Celebrities who have taken time off from work

Simone Biles makes a glorious comeback after two-year absence

Stars Insider

07/08/23 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Hiatus

Showbiz isn't always a hospitable world, and many celebrities struggle with being under the spotlight constantly. 

It's been two years since gymnastics superstar Simone Biles dropped out of multiple events at the postponed 2020 Olympics due to her mental health. She explained that her mental state wasn't allowing her to perform and that she was suffering from the "twisties"—which means she lost her sense of spatial awareness while airborne, a major issue for a professional gymnast. Biles has been one of the most vocal advocates for the mental health of athletes in recent years, partly through her openness about her own struggles. 

During her time off from competing, the 26-year-old married her boyfriend, NFL player Jonathan Owens, and focused on her mental health. After a well-deserved break, Biles decided it was time to hit the mat again!  On June 29, 2023, USA Gymnastics announced that Biles was joining the team for the US Classic—a smaller event that takes place before the US Championships. True to form, Biles stepped up and gave spectacular performances in every category, dominating the scoreboard. She received the highest score in three of the four events. 

"I feel really good about where I am right now, mentally and physically," Biles said afterward. "I still think there are some things to work on in my routines, but for the first meet back, I would say it went pretty well. I'm very shocked. Surprised."

For one reason or another, many other A-listers felt like they needed some well-deserved time off from their hectic schedules too. Click through this gallery to see which celebs went on a hiatus during their careers.

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