10 Famous People We Have Not Seen or Heard From in a While
Despite becoming household names through publicity, some stars vanish into thin air as if they never existed. We’re not talking about washed-up has-beens who have lost relevance. These 10 famous faces chose a different path, got tired of the industry, or had life throw them a curveball and decided to pull a disappearing act.
Frank Ocean
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The enigmatic R&B artist released Blonde in 2016 to critical acclaim, then essentially vanished. Ocean has always been private, rarely doing interviews or appearing on social media. His brother died in a car accident in 2020, which understandably sent Frank further into seclusion. His last notable public outing was a Coachella performance in 2023, which drew mixed reviews due to technical issues.
Shelly Miscavige
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The wife of Scientology leader David Miscavige hasn’t been seen publicly since August 2007 at her father’s funeral. Former Scientologists claim she’s being held at a remote compound in Twin Peaks, California, though the Church insists she’s simply living a private life devoted to Scientology. Actress Leah Remini filed a missing persons report in 2013, prompting an LAPD investigation that was closed.
Bo Burnham
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Inside, his pandemic-era comedy special, became a cultural phenomenon in 2021 with its examination of mental health and internet culture. Bo Burnham has been largely silent since, aside from directing projects behind the scenes. The actor and comedian started dating Phoebe Bridgers, and they both wiped their social media accounts and disappeared from public view. His deliberate retreat speaks volumes about his priorities.
John Deacon
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The bassist for Queen stopped performing in 1997 and has lived as a recluse ever since. Following the death of Freddie Mercury in 1991, John Deacon participated in the Tribute Concert and a few final Queen projects before walking away entirely. He declined to participate in the Rock Hall of Fame induction in 2001 and has never appeared at any Queen reunions. Now in his 70s, John allegedly lives in London.
Dido
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Remember Thank You and White Flag? The British singer was inescapable in the 2000s, but then she just stopped. Her last album, “Still on My Mind,” came out in 2019 to little fanfare. In February 2023, she appeared on Caroline Polachek’s track Fly to You as a featured artist and co-writer. Since then, she has had no announced tour dates or new music releases.
Leelee Sobieski
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The actress who starred in Never Been Kissed and Joy Ride retired from acting in her mid-20s, with her last role in 2012. Leelee Sobieski married fashion designer Adam Kimmel, had two children, and shifted her focus to visual art. Leelee has been candid about leaving Hollywood behind, stating that she never felt comfortable with fame and prefers a creative life away from cameras.
Daniel Day-Lewis
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Daniel Day-Lewis has always been notoriously selective about roles and famously immersed himself in his characters, often disappearing for years between projects. So, when he announced his retirement from acting after filming Phantom Thread in 2017, fans might have thought he wasn’t too serious. True to form, the three-time Oscar winner remained silent until 2025, when he starred in the film Anemone, directed by his son.
Bridget Fonda
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After Bridget Fonda married composer Danny Elfman in 2003, she suffered a car accident and stepped away from acting and related events. Once a regular presence in films like Jackie Brown and Single White Female, she hasn’t pursued new screen work in decades, choosing family and life away from celebrity instead. While she remains low-key, in 2025, The New York Post reported on her shopping trip in Los Angeles.
Yasmine Bleeth
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Baywatch made Yasmine Bleeth a household name in the 1990s, but she left acting after 2003. The actress married Paul Cerrito in 2002 and has lived outside the spotlight. Yasmine attempted a comeback with the indie film Whack the Don in 2021, but otherwise has remained out of the spotlight. One of her last confirmed public appearances was in January 2025.
Angus T. Jones
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Playing Jake Harper from Two and a Half Men made Angus T. Jones the highest-paid child actor on television in 2010. Then, in 2012, he publicly called the show “filth” during a religious interview and encouraged people to stop watching. Since leaving the series in 2013, he attended college and has lived a low-profile life. He made a brief cameo in Bookie in 2024, but otherwise, he has ghosted Hollywood.