Zendaya Takes A Break: 7 Actors Who Took Time Off From Acting—From Leonardo DiCaprio To Emma Watson

By Yash Singh

Zendaya has recently announced that she will be taking a break after 2026. The year is packed for her with HBO’s Euphoria Season 3 and several other movies, including The Drama and Dune: Part Three. In an interview with Fandango, Zendaya said, “I’ll tell you what, after this, I’m disappearing for a little bit. I’m going into hiding.”

Well, before Zendaya, several celebrities similarly decided to step away from acting for a while. Let’s find out their names.

1. Leonardo DiCaprio

After the success of Titanic, Leonardo DiCaprio quickly rose to superstardom. The film was a major critical and commercial hit, taking home several Oscars. But the actor said that the fame that followed was intense, and he decided to take a break from acting for a couple of years. DiCaprio called those times “bizarre” and “surreal” for him.

2. Emma Watson

British actress Emma Watson became a global phenomenon thanks to her role as Hermione in the Harry Potter film series. However, the actress decided to step down from showbiz after 2019’s Little Women. As per Variety, Emma explained that she felt caged to sell something over which she didn’t have control. The actress stated that she couldn’t say whether her work aligned with her viewpoints. As of 2026, Watson hasn’t appeared in any film since Little Women.