From Elizabeth Hurley to Amanda Bynes: Hollywood celebs who have bid adieu to their careers

Hollywood celebs have bid adieu to their careers for different reasons.Lindsay Lohan has reportedly bid adieu to her career and shifted to England. She is the latest in a string of celebs who swapped the glitz to lead a quiet life.Elizabeth Hurleylthough she currently features in a TV show, the actress was last seen on the big screen in 2010, where she played the lead in 'Made In Romania'. The actress, who lives in the English countryside, has no plans to act in Hollywood films. Instead, she is focusing on raising her son.Hollywood's star kids and their starry livesAmanda Bynes2010's 'Easy A' was the last time this former child star was seen on the big screen. A classic case of an actress who peaked too soon ' she was the star of a TV show as a kid ' she disappeared from the limelight in a manner that was hardly graceful. The decline started with a driving under influence allegation and arrest, after which she ended up in rehab. She has now reportedly finished her treatment and hopes to become a fashion designer.Sean ConneryKnown as much for his thick Scottish accent, the actor was last seen in 2003's forgettable 'The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen'. After that, he did voiceovers for video games. While it has been speculated that his age has something to do with it, his contemporaries continue to star in movies.Gene HackmanHe played a series of memorable roles including the Superman series, 'The Mexican', 'Crimson Tide', 'Unforgiven' and 'The Royal Tenenbaums'. He pulled the curtain on his Hollywood career, with 'Welcome To Mooseport' in 2004. It's not that he is retired or burnt out. He has reportedly put to work the skills he acquired in Hollywood to pen various historical fiction novels.Cary GrantGrant is an unforgettable star from the Golden Era of Hollywood. He was wildly successful, thanks to his roles in classics like 'North By Northwest', 'An Affair To Remember' and 'Night And Day'. At the height of his career, he decided to bid Hollywood farewell, citing personal reasons and focused instead, on bringing up his daughter.WATCH: Hollywood celebs dyeing their hair is a trend these days - TOI