David Krumholtz

“My mental health is vital to my family. My career has run the gamut. I’m in disbelief. But I find myself at a crossroads between the inherent self involvement being a professional actor requires, and a burning desire to give more of myself to others in need, in whatever way I can. And so, for the time being, I’m pursuing that goal. There’s still more work to come. Stuff to be seen. And as always, I really hope you enjoy what I’ve put out there. Just,… gimme a sec.”

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Krumholtz explained his mental health and desire to help others factored into his decision.

“And gotta say, a huge wave of relief washed over me. Not sure what I’m going to do for money instead, or how I’m going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn’t fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried.”

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Krumholtz continued his Threads post describing relief after sending the email.

“Need time to figure that out, let it heal,”

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Krumholtz said he needs time to heal before deciding his next steps.

“Just taking a bit of a step back and an indefinite break. The stress of the moment has me wondering if there’s a higher calling to pursue. Thanks for the very kind thought. Means the world.”

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Krumholtz clarified that he was not quitting acting entirely, just taking a break.

“I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It’s been something I’ve been petrified to do for years. Specifically, the fear was that I’d go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game.”

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Krumholtz wrote on Threads that he put his acting career on hold after years of fearing financial insecurity.

“Specifically, the fear was that I’d go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game. But I sent the definitive email.”

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Krumholtz explained his long-held fear about stepping away from acting in the same Threads post.

“frustrated, fed up, fried”

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Krumholtz described feeling this way about the acting business in a social media post.

“Secondly, I never used the word ‘retiring’ or ‘quitting.’ Instead, I said that I decided to put my career on hold.”

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Krumholtz clarified he did not say he was retiring or quitting, only pausing his career.

“sent the definitive email”

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Krumholtz described sending an email that would put his acting career on hold.

“the profession has lost its gleam.”

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Krumholtz said the acting profession had lost its appeal to him.

“I’ve enjoyed every single minute of exercising the muscle. I’ve enjoyed the fanfare. There was a time when being competitive and self-involved really served my pursuit. That time has passed. Much to MY overwhelming surprise. There will always be great joy in the exercise. But for me, the profession has lost its gleam.”

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Krumholtz elaborated on why the acting profession no longer appealed to him.

“I kinda sorta put my acting career on hold the other day. It’s been something I’ve been petrified to do for years,”

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Krumholtz announced in a now-deleted Threads post that he was pausing his acting career.

“It became clear to me this year, that if I were to continue fighting for parts (what I used to call ‘auditioning’), I’d be doing so for roles that exploit my talent and reputation for a drastically diminishing return. Exploitative art isn’t art. And artists deserve a fair pay percentage for work that assists their employers in making profits. I came up in a time where movie studios and TV networks, no matter how big, were still mom & pop store entities.”

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Krumholtz explained his frustration with the current state of the entertainment industry and pay for artists.

“I don’t expect anyone to understand, but the outpouring of support for my decision has been deeply heartwarming. I am wildly grateful, as more than one of my biggest dreams have come true as a result of being an actor. Grateful to all who support and believe in me.”

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Krumholtz expressed gratitude for the support he received after announcing his decision.

“frustrated, fed up, [and] fried,”

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Krumholtz described his feelings in a now-deleted Threads post about putting his acting career on hold.

“Garret, man. Means the world. Ain’t over, rather, redefining my terms. Hoping to find a new, more rewarding passion. Me, my product, and I mentality is not working anymore. I want to try to be of service. No crystal ball.”

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Krumholtz replied to Garret Dillahunt's supportive comment.

“That’s a me problem, not a Hollywood as a whole problem. There are no rules that guarantee success, but I know this: an amazing career in this business consists of a small handful of triumphs, but not without a mountain of disappointments. I love my mountain of disappointments, I do, but I’m human and my mountain is starting to sting more than it used to.”

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Krumholtz reflected on the ups and downs of an acting career.

“The love and encouragement re: my last post is overwhelmingly surprising. Acting professionally is a very different concept than the exercise of acting itself,”

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Krumholtz responded to fans' supportive messages after his announcement.

“where the weight of those dreams and ambitions has become surprisingly oppressive,”

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Krumholtz described feeling the weight of his career dreams becoming oppressive.

“Firstly, I am very well. And I feel very loved,”

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Krumholtz addressed his 'indefinite break' from acting in an Instagram post.