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Forgotten Fame: 9  Celebrities Who Disappeared from Hollywood

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Known for his roles in films like "Ghostbusters" and "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids," Moranis took a hiatus from acting in the late 1990s to focus on raising his children after the death of his wife.

Rick Moranis:

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Bynes rose to fame as a child star on Nickelodeon's "All That" and "The Amanda Show," but she retreated from the public eye in the late 2000s amid personal struggles and legal issues.

Amanda Bynes:

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After abruptly leaving his hit Comedy Central show "Chappelle's Show" in 2005, Chappelle largely disappeared from the public eye. While he has since returned to stand-up comedy and released several Netflix specials, he remains elusive and selective about his projects.

Dave Chappelle: 

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Cates gained fame for her roles in films like "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Gremlins" in the 1980s, but she retired from acting in the mid-1990s to focus on her family and other pursuits.

Phoebe Cates:

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Once a leading man in films like "The Mummy" franchise and "George of the Jungle," Fraser's career declined in the early 2000s, and he largely disappeared from Hollywood. He has since made a comeback with roles in TV shows like "Doom Patrol."

Brendan Fraser: 

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Best known for her role as Donna Meagle on the NBC sitcom "Parks and Recreation," Retta has largely transitioned away from acting to focus on other endeavors, including stand-up comedy and writing.

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A teen heartthrob in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Prinze Jr. stepped away from acting to focus on voiceover work and other projects. While he has made occasional acting appearances, he has largely stayed out of the spotlight.

Freddie Prinze Jr.

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As a child star in films like "Matilda" and "Mrs. Doubtfire," Wilson was a familiar face in Hollywood, but she retired from acting in her teens to focus on writing and other interests. While she occasionally makes appearances in film and TV, she prefers to stay out of the spotlight.

Mara Wilson: 

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A versatile actress known for her collaborations with director Robert Altman and her iconic role in "The Shining," Duvall largely retired from acting in the late 1990s. She has since become a reclusive figure and has largely disappeared from Hollywood.

Shelley Duvall: