Evangeline Lilly ‘Stepping Away’ From Acting But ‘Might Return’ Someday

Evangeline Lilly took to Instagram to announce that she’s taking a hiatus from Hollywood to focus on her family and humanitarian work. The actress, best known for her roles in Lost and as The Wasp in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, shared a video from 2006 in which she says she’d like to be a “retired actress” in 10 years. “I am so filled with joy and contentment today as I live out my vision,” she wrote in the caption. “I might return to Hollywood one day, but, for now, this is where I belong.”

After the story gained traction yesterday, Lilly released a statement. “I have actually been on a hiatus from acting for the past three years already (since finishing work on ‘Quantumania’). This time outside of the business has brought me a grounding sense of fulfillment and joy. I could return tomorrow, two years from now or never, but at the moment I am not actively pursuing any work in the industry and am not under any contractual obligations to anybody. I am devoting my time to my humanitarian work and my writing.” (Variety)