20 times actors quit Hollywood and why they came back

The Iconic Hollywood Sign - Source: Getty
The Iconic Hollywood Sign - Source: Getty

4. Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder attends a red carpet for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" / Image Source: Getty
Winona Ryder attends a red carpet for "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" / Image Source: Getty

Winona Ryder, a 1990s icon known for roles in Beetlejuice, Edward Scissorhands, and Reality Bites, faced a significant career setback in 2001 after a shoplifting incident brought intense media scrutiny. Taking a step back, she used the time to focus on herself and reassess her path. Slowly returning with more minor roles in films like Black Swan, her proper comeback came in 2016 with Netflix'sNetflix's Stranger Things. Her portrayal of Joyce Byers earned widespread acclaim, reestablishing her as a beloved actress and connecting her with a new generation of fans.

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Edited by Sarah Nazamuddin Harniswala