Marvel Star Evangeline Lilly Announces Retirement From Acting(Photo Credit –Instagram)
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Marvel star Evangeline Lily has made a disappointing announcement about her career. She took to her social media to make the announcement. She has also been part of the MCU and The Hobbit franchise. Her acting career began over two decades ago, and now, with this decision of hers, the fans are upset about it yet they wish for the best for the actress. Scroll below for more.
The Ant-Man actress came into showbiz after being discovered by a Ford Modelling Agency agent. She gained recognition with her role in the series Lost, which ran for six seasons. Her fame increased after she appeared in the critically acclaimed The Hurt Locker. In 2011, she did Real Steel opposite Hugh Jackman, and when the latter reportedly offered her a role in the X-Men franchise, Lily turned it down as she wasn’t into superhero films.
In 2012, Evangeline Lilly joined The Hobbit franchise, and then in 2015, she entered the MCU as Hope Van Dyne, aka the Wasp, with the Ant-Man films. She also appeared in Avengers: Endgame. In 2023, Lilly once again reprised her role as Hope in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quatumania.
On Monday, June 3, the Marvel star posted a 20-year-old video on her Instagram and wrote, “Praise God, I feel so grateful for my blessings. Stepping away from what seems like the obvious choice (wealth and fame) can feel scary at times, but stepping into your dharma replaces the fear with fulfillment.” It continued, “I might return to Hollywood one day, but for now, this is where I belong. A new season has arrived, and I AM READY…and I AM HAPPY.”
Commenting on the post, one of the users wrote, “I hope you return of Secret Wars and Avengers 5.”
Another said, “We’ll miss you!!!”
Followed by one saying, “I’m Gonna Miss You, Wasp Queen. I’m In Love With Marvel, Ant-Man and the Wasp, and You.”
“Wishing you well with all this,” added another.
“Happy retirement, Tauriel/Hope van Dyne!” wrote one fan.
And, “We are gonna miss you. Stay safe, happy and pride!”
Check out the video here:
Evangeline Lilly is much younger in the throwback video, where she shares her dreams for the future. The Ant-Man actress said she would like to be a retired actress someday with a family, including two children. Lilly also wished to become a writer and indulge in humanitarian work.
