It’s surprising that a celebrity decides to retire for reasons other than their age or health. Others leave the industry to spend more time with family or pursue other endeavors. Some people have had bad experiences in public and cannot imagine working again. Others just don’t like to work.
Why not? Most of these billionaires could retire well before 40, thanks to the millions they accumulate each year. Many of these names will leave a legacy that will last decades, even if their careers are over.
1. Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen
Net worth: 100 million dollars* Year retired: 2004
Fashion Designing: Where are they now?
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen became more famous before they graduated from elementary school than the majority of us. Since they retired from acting at the age of 18, these young stars, affectionately called “The Olsen Twins”, have been media enigmas. They have largely avoided the spotlight since then but their health has been scrutinized by the public.
The twins could have retired from the spotlight after making $100 million. They’ve chosen instead to pursue careers as fashion designers, launching their own brand The Row in 2006. By not mentioning themselves in the name of the brand, the clothes are able to speak for themselves.
