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Saturday, February 4th, 2023 3:53 PM

Live Poll: Actresses That Need To Make A Comeback

​​The actresses listed below are well known and at one point or another have made a name for themselves. However for various reasons have not acted appeared onscreen in over five years. Which of these (hopefully only semi-) retired ladies would you most like to see make a comeback?​​

​​List: ​​​​https://www.imdb.com/list/ls562921797/​​

Poll: https://www.imdb.com/poll/TlM1v0IUbDI/

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2 years ago

FYC:

Michele Lamar Richards from The Bodyguard

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@Peter_pbn​ Thank you for the contribution. Added to the list. 

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2 years ago

Cameron Diaz

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@jaf_ismael​ I thought she was already making a comeback. I saw she has an upcoming title listed.

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2 years ago

Having a hard time filling the list. Lowered criteria to three years.

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2 years ago

Phones Cates

Emma Watson hasn't acted in a while, since principal photography wrapped on December 16, 2018 for Little Women. She has stated that she has lost her passion for acting. Do shorts and other non-acting appearances count?

There also seems to be a fair amount of articles on the topic that would help fill out your list with an internet search for images, articles, and websites "popular retired actresses too soon" 

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@urbanemovies​ For know I'm counting any titles (including shorts). I've added Phoebe Cates to the list.

Thank you.

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@themoviesmith​ My personal take is the podcast credits are not acting and are likely no different than giving a interview and should be listed in the category of self.

I guess the shorts are technically acting and I understand your call. I thought it would fall into the semi-retired exclusion you mentioned in your original sentence. The other curveball is the title dates are for their release and not do not reflect when they stopped acting, so there may be a few year lag. Somebody could have retired from acting five years ago, but have a screen credit from as recently as two years ago. (ie Bruce Willis still has upcoming movies credits even though he retired over a year ago and James Dean has posthumous screen credits to his name).

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2 years ago

Title Possibilities

Actresses That Need To Make a Comeback

or

Actresses We Miss Dearly, Please Come Back

or

Talented Actresses That Are Sorely Missed

FYC,

These actresses are well-known for thier long runs on a hit television series or in a popular film or film series. However, they have not appeared onscreen in anything over the last three years for various reasons. 

Which of these famous actresses, who have either retired or are currently on a long break, would you most like to see make a comeback soon?

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@themoviesmith 

Thanks for responding so promptly and making the necessary edits. I am sure there are more options, but is not something that is easily searchable.

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2 years ago

All These Suggestions Are Possiblities,

But Worth a Look, and Need to Be Vetted

Ariana Richards (2013)

Amanda Bynes (since 2010)

Mary-Kate Olsen (since 2011)

Ashley Olsen (since 2010?)

Meg Ryan (since 2015?)

Lisa Bonet (since 2017)

Portia de Rossi (since 2018)

Leelee Sobieski (since 2016?)

Roseanne Barr (since 2018)

Meghan Markle (since 2018)

? essentially retired, but had credit for

podcast interview post-retirement

(may work depending on your requirements) 

Carrie Henn (since 2020)*

Eva Mendes (2021)*

Kelly McGillis (2020)*

Jessica Simpson (2022)*

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@urbanemovies​ Thanks I've added the ones with titles pre 2020.

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@themoviesmith​  Just a thought, I would take another look at Kelly McGillis and Carrie Henn. Both, seem to fit the spirit of poll theme, as tonbeing retired a long time. These 2020 credits were minor, almost inconsequential appearances, that likely were just a minute or so of screen time and an hour to few hours work, were uncredited or voice acting roles, were likely filmed or recorded in 2019, and are on the cusp of the three year mark as early 2020 releases anyways. I would even hazard a guess, they fall into the "personal favor to a friend" category more than the "working actress" category. Based on their iconic screen roles from the 1980s, I would think are two big names that should make the list, if they qualify to you.

I am just sharing a viewpoint, you could always add them in three months time, if you choose.

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2 years ago

Leelee Sobieski

Leelee Sobieski

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@riverotter​ Added to the list.

Thanks.

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2 years ago

@themoviesmith ,

Deleted incorrect comment.

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@dan_dassow​ 

Going by capitalizemytitle.com, "To" is correct.

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@Peter_pbn​ ,

Obviously you are correct. I selected APA instead of AP by mistake.

I replaced my incorrect post.

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2 years ago

Congratulations, ​@themoviesmith​ 

Live Poll: https://www.imdb.com/poll/TlM1v0IUbDI/

Please change "Poll Suggestion" to "Live Poll" in the discussion thread title and change the settings so that it appears under "Praise" now, rather than "Idea."

 

FAQ: Updating Threads After Poll Goes Live

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@urbanemovies​ Thank you