8 Celebs Who Have Actually Disappeared And 8 We Wish Would
Over the years, we've learned to know some celebrities pretty well. We've got our favorites and our least favorites. There are some we didn't realize are gone, and there are some who should be by now.
There are some celebs who have just faded away over time. Sometimes faded means they have died in the case of some of the celebs on this list - sorry if that's harsh! Nonetheless, we don't always catch these stars as they leave us. Other ones have just seemed to disappear and become less popular over time. These are usually the ones we are shocked to hear are still alive when we see them in an interview.
There is another category of celebrities too-the ones we're fed up with. At some point, there's only so much drama we can tolerate, especially when it's the same star with the same issues over and over again. Sometimes they just can't move past it, and we decide not to either.
As we all know, it's tricky to keep up with celebrities. They're in new films, dating new people, and chasing new dreams every week. Social media and magazines are flooded with gossip and rumors-along with the occasional truth-which makes it hard for us to know what to believe. No wonder we don't always know which stars are still around! Let's look at a few celebrities who are gone and some others that can't go away soon enough!
16 Disappeared - Jason Mewes is a Former Addict
Jason Mewes had a great head start on his career when he was in his 20s. He was doing big things and was on a path toward success. Then it all went downhill, and we just haven't seen a whole lot from him. He's pretty much gone.
It all started when he was 21 and tried opioids for the first time. He himself has said that many of his family members have been addicted at one point or another, and his mother was even an addict-potentially during her pregnancy with Mewes.
Luckily, he got himself into a sticky situation and was able to completely turn it around. He woke up on his flaming couch on Christmas morning. He had done heroin the night before and then left a candle burning. That was his turning point, and he has since gotten sober and seems to be doing much better!
15 Should Disappear - Kevin Spacey, How The Mighty Fall
He's one of those celebrities who just can't get out of the spotlight these days-and it's for all the wrong reasons. Kevin Spacey was-and technically still is-an American actor. He was barely surviving in Hollywood for a little while though, and he has since been forced out of several roles.
It's nearly impossible to avoid his never-ending harassment and assault allegations that have been stuck on magazine covers for weeks. We're ready to see the end of the list and the end of Spacey too. Most of his fans are long-gone, and the rest of us just can't stand to hear any more details about his bad decisions.
Talented celebs eventually hit the end at some point, and Spacey's finale came much sooner than we would have imagined.
14 Disappeared - Andrew Koenig Irreparably Shocked His Parents
A star of Growing Pains, Andrew Koenig committed suicide at the age of 41. His friends found his body after a search was organized. Two days before, the police's search-and-rescue teams had searched the same wooded area with no luck. He hung himself in Stanley Park in Vancouver.
Following the suicide, Koenig's parents were very open in expressing their sadness. They also made a big deal about how they want others to learn from this and to get help when they need it. His mother-Judith Koenig-mentioned, "In his pain, Andrew didn't realize what was available to him. He had much love and much to contribute.” Apparently, he was dealing with depression, and his parents didn't know what was going on. His parents were clearly surprised by the loss of their son, and they were definitely saddened by it.
13 Should Disappear - Rosie O'Donnell, For The Sake Of Her Family
As we can expect, Hollywood's families aren't always made up of the most peaceful and easygoing individuals. With the stress that comes along with being rich and ramous, there is totally a chance that celebs will start to battle with each other-and with their relatives.
Rosie O'Donnell comes from a complicated background as far as family is concerned, but most of it is recent. This all starts with O'Donnell's ex-wife-Michelle Rounds-committing suicide. Then, her daughter Chelsea announced her pregnancy in September 2017.
O'Donnell completely misinterpreted the pregnancy, and she proceeded to tweet “Michelle's death=money 4 Chelsea.” The two began fighting in public, but apparently it wasn't the first time. We're definitely ready for O'Donnell to step back and let her family live their lives, and we're sure they are too!
12 Disappeared - Kurt Cobain, The Rolling Stone Tragedy
Kurt Cobain-the singer, songwriter and guitarist for Nirvana-was missing for six days until he was discovered in his home on April 8, 1994. An electric worker-Gary Smith-found Cobain's dead body when he went to the home to install security lighting.
It was later decided that Cobain had committed suicide with a shotgun, which was laid across his body. There is some speculation-even today-about how he actually died. It gets pretty complicated, and there are far too many theories about the death to delve into here. This rock star is one that most definitely disappeared though.
It could be said that Cobain disappeared prior to his actual death, because he was caught up in narcotics. As most of us know, illegal substances can have negative effects on a person's functions. Plus, he had a large amount of subtances in his system when his body was discovered.
11 Should Disappear - Lindsay Lohan, Almost Plagued By Struggle
Most of us have survived star Lindsay Lohan's troubled phases. We're pretty shocked that she made it out alive though. She's never really had it all together, and some of that has to do with a rough childhood. That claim is overused though. Some of it is entirely her responsibility.
At some point, Lohan just couldn't get away from the challenges that her life was being hit with. She got caught doing illegal narcotics and had two DUIs. Because of this, she ended up in jail for a whole 84 minutes.
After that, she went to rehab. Though she seems to be doing better now, we don't really care to hear anything else about this wild child. Almost everyone will agree that they're over Lohan and her annoyingly rampant bad behavior.
10 Disappeared - Freddie Prinze Jr., Keeps It On The DL
It makes sense why actor Freddie Prinze Jr. decided to step out of the spotlight after an impressive history. He was likely overwhelmed with everything that was going on and finally had had enough. He has also mentioned that he just wanted to live a normal life. We definitely don't blame him!
Though this may seem like a quick exit, he totally timed it right. After he got married to Sarah Michelle Gellar, he chose to settle down. The couple had a couple of kids, and Prinze Jr. has continued to lay low.
So, what is he up to now? He's been landing acting gigs here and there, but that's not his top priority anymore. He spends a lot of time with his family, and he's found a new skill in writing cookbooks.
9 Should Disappear - Kim Kardashian, Goes Without Saying
Maybe there was a time when we loved the Kardashians. Keeping Up with the Kardashians might have been a favorite to watch. Now, we can't keep up with the busy family, and we're a little tired of a few of them. When they're all that appears in the media, it's totally normal to get fed up with their drama. When they get freaked out about some of the smallest things in their lives-and make headlines-it's even easier to get annoyed.
Kim Kardashian has been famous since Kris Jenner sold her home video, but Kim hasn't really been doing anything to make money since. A lot of us aren't even sure what she's known for-aside from that tape.
Plus, a lot of viewers-and non-viewers-will agree that Kim is one of the most annoying celebrities out there. Sorry, girl! You just aren't for us anymore.
8 Disappeared - Jonathan Taylor Thomas, '90s Heartthrob Wasn't Cut Out For Hollywood
Most of us will recognize this name from Home Improvement. Jonathan Taylor Thomas played Randy Taylor back in the '90s. After the gig on the comedy show, he moved on to tons of other roles. He was a busy kid from a young age, and he never seemed to take it easy.
That is, until he stepped back completely in 2016. When asked about why he left the acting scene, he said, “I'd been going nonstop since I was 8 years old. I wanted to go to school, to travel and have a bit of a break." We're sad to see that he isn't acting anymore, but we are glad he's gone on to pursue important things. If all else fails, he's got a sturdy foundation in acting, and we won't complain if he comes back.
7 Should Disappear - Amy Schumer, Was Funny For Four Minutes
While we can all go for a laugh whenever, we won't be going to Amy Schumer to get one. She may have made us chuckle once or twice, but she just isn't as funny as people make her out to be. It sucks, but it's the truth!
One problem here is that Schumer does play funny roles, so people assume that she's a laugh a minute. In reality, those are just her lines, which were written by much funnier people. Most of us probably knew this in the back of our head, but actually realizing it makes her a whole lot less hilarious.
We don't see her going away anytime soon, because she still keeps getting spots on talk TV and in movies. She just isn't our top pick for a so-called comedian!
6 Disappeared - Jack Gleeson, Medieval Boy Of Terror
Prior to Game of Thrones, this guy wasn't really popular. The same can be said for his life following that experience. Jack Gleeson was cast as King Joffrey Baratheon in the HBO TV series. After he was killed off-as a result of a poisoning scene-in the fourth season, he dashed.
Since his short-lived TV role, Gleeson hasn't been doing much acting. Most of us loyal Game of Thrones fans would definitely know if he got cast on another show or was starring in an upcoming film. He ended up leaving showbiz behind and moving on to something new.
As it turns out, he decided to go to Dublin and is now a full-time student there. Maybe four seasons was plenty for him-or maybe something went wrong in that little acting career.
5 Should Disappear - Lena Dunham, Just A Nuisance At This Point
Maybe we can think of a star in their good old days and reminisce about the happier times. This is usually when they were being productive and making new music or filming interesting movies. Then-without fail-many celebs fall out of their glory days and into some weird place.
Lena Dunham has hit her rough patch, but it's more than that. The writer behind HBO series Girls hasn't been doing so hot lately. She has been saying stupid things and having to apologize for them. Now, she should know that what is being said is being publicized. Her most recent incident occurred when she defended a rapist for his actions-then she apologized, of course. Dunham is going to run out of apologies pretty soon, and we won't even care. She should learn to think before she talks.
4 Disappeared - Elizabeth Hurley, Behind Closed Doors
Just like some of us stop being social with our friends or quit our jobs after having kids, celebrities can do the same thing. Elizabeth Hurley-an actress-has seemed to slow down quite a bit since she became a mother, and we really haven't heard from her.
Hurley was best known for acting and for dating Hugh Grant. The two eventually broke up. Eventually-somewhere down the road-Hurley ended up getting knocked up. After a paternity battle, it was decided that Stephen Bing was the father of Damian, Hurley's child.
She stepped away from her acting career to raise her son, and she's still maintained a private life. She's now almost 52 years old and taking care of Damian. We'll see if she picks up where she left off when her son gets a little bit older!
3 Should Disappear - Justin Bieber, Boy Wonder… Or Is He?
At the start of his career, he was admired by a huge number of tween and teen girls. They loved him for his looks and his pubescent, high-pitched voice. Though he had a good run in the pop music industry, Justin Bieber eventually crashed and burned.
We aren't really sure what kicked off the Biebs's troubled phase, but there was quite a bit going on at one point. From the altercation with the paparazzi to his lady drama (remember the girl who claimed that Bieber was the father of her child?).
He ended up getting arrested a few years ago. This was because he was drag racing. Then he got caught for a DUI. To make it worse, he resisted the police. This was all in one night. The list continues, but we are already done with this kid.
2 Disappeared - Mara Wilson, Fallen From Grace
Mara Wilson was a talented actress at such a young age. Her most famous roles were movies such as Matilda, Miracle on 34th Street, and Mrs. Doubtfire. Apparently, her excellent acting wasn't her idea. It seems as if somebody else was pushing her to become a child star.
Luckily-not long after her quick acting career began-she was able to make her own big girl choices. She opted out of the Hollywood direction and paved her own way. She decided to become a playwright, and she's still up to it to this day. She would have been a successful actress though, especially because of her impressive start.
No matter what, it's for the best that she disappeared from the limelight and went on to pursue her passions-rather than her parents'.
1 Should Disappear - Adam Sandler, Everyone's Favorite Dad
When the same celebrity plays similar roles in every movie that they star in, it's totally normal to get used to it. It only becomes a problem if they have no other acting abilities aside from that one generic character type. We can all think of a few celebs who can't break free from their usual movie genres or character profiles.
Adam Sandler is one of these actors. He has had his fair share of laughs and half-decent titles. We just can't stand to see him continue to play the same dude for the rest of his life. Plus, we think he's got to be getting bored of it. Maybe he likes it though-there are probably fewer lines to memorize and less goofy expressions to come up with if you play the same dorky, funny father figure in every film.