Celebrities who returned to the spotlight out of financial need

Even for the biggest stars, financial stability can be fleeting. Jim Carrey’s recent return to acting is a reminder that sometimes celebrities reemerge not out of passion but out of necessity.Carrey, known for his long list of blockbuster comedies, announced in 2022 that he planned to retire after Sonic the Hedgehog 2. At the time, he told Access Hollywood he was ready to step back unless a project of undeniable importance came his way.But the retirement didn’t last long. Less than two years later, Carrey confirmed he’d be reprising his role as Dr. Robotnik in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, set to hit theaters on December 20. At the London premiere, Carrey was candid about his decision. “I came back to this universe because, first of all, I get to play a genius, which is a bit of a stretch,” Carrey told the Associated Press. “And I just bought a lot of stuff, and I need the money, frankly.”Carrey’s financial challenges are not unique. Many Hollywood icons, including Hugh Grant, Nicolas Cage, and Al Pacino, have taken roles because they needed the money. In his memoir Sonny Boy, Pacino admitted he left acting in the 1980s feeling burned out, only to...