10 Once-Famous Celebs Who Live Totally Normal Lives Now

Some celebs decide that stardom just isn’t for them. While they once walked red carpets and hit magazine covers, they eventually traded fame for something more down-to-earth. Redditor u/YOPF asked a simple question: Which celebs now live totally normal lives? The answers are fascinating.

Here are 10 once-famous celebs who hit pause on the spotlight and went full normie:

Peter Ostrum

This former child star played Charlie in the original “Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory.” After that sweet gig, he walked away from Hollywood entirely.

Now? He is a veterinarian in upstate New York. He takes care of cows, horses, and goats – and doesn’t seem to miss the spotlight one bit. No glitz. No drama. Just animals and quiet country life.

Jeff Cohen

Everyone remembers Chunk’s wild “truffle shuffle” from “The Goonies.” But Jeff Cohen didn’t chase more acting gigs after that.

Jeff / IG / The Chunk from “The Goonies,” Jeff Cohen is now a professional lawyer.

Instead, he hit the books, went to law school, and became a successful entertainment lawyer. He even co-founded a law firm. So yeah, Chunk now handles contracts, not treasure maps.

John Deacon

He was the quiet one in the rock band Queen, playing bass on hits like “Another One Bites the Dust.” Then, he just disappeared.

Deacon left the band in the late ’90s and now lives a super low-key life. He stays out of the public eye, though the band still checks in with him out of respect. No social media. No interviews. Just peace.

Bill Watterson

This one hurts a little. Watterson created “Calvin and Hobbes,” one of the most beloved comics ever. At the peak of its fame, he walked away.

He refused to commercialize it – no toys, no shirts, no movies. Then, at 37, he retired. Now he lives in a regular neighborhood in Cleveland, painting and staying private.

Carrie Henn

“Aliens” gave us the unforgettable line: “They mostly come at night… mostly.” That was Carrie Henn’s only film.

Instead of chasing more roles, she became a teacher. She now works with kids in California and has a totally normal life, though sci-fi fans still recognize her occasionally.

Tonya Harding

Tonya Harding became famous – or infamous – after the 1994 figure skating scandal. The media circus was nonstop. But that chapter is long closed.

She now runs a landscaping business and keeps things simple. She has said in interviews that she is happier now than ever. No rink. No judges. Just her life, on her terms.

Jennifer Stone

Harper was the quirky best friend on Disney’s “Wizards of Waverly Place.” But Jennifer Stone didn’t keep acting forever.

Stone / IG / Jennifer Stone, who played Harper Finkle on the Disney Channel series “Wizards of Waverly Place,” is now a certified nurse!

She went back to school, earned her nursing degree, and now works as a registered nurse.

Erik Estrada

In the ’70s and ’80s, Erik Estrada played Ponch on CHiPs, riding a motorcycle down California highways. That wasn’t enough for him.

He later trained to become an actual police officer. Today, he serves in Saint Anthony, Idaho.

Greta Garbo

In the 1930s, Greta Garbo was the movie star. Her fame was global, but by 36, she was done.

She left Hollywood, moved to New York City, and lived alone in an apartment for the next 50 years. She was spotted walking around Manhattan, but never returned to acting.

Chad Muska

Skaters in the late ‘90s knew Chad Muska. He was in every skate video, every shoe ad, and helped define street style. But eventually, he dipped out.

Now, he is a vegetable farmer near Cleveland. He swapped rails for rows and seems totally chill about the whole thing.