Evangeline Lilly, best known for her roles in Washington [US], 'Lost' and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, recently made a surprising announcement about her career.

In an Instagram post, Lily revealed her decision to step away from acting, expressing her readiness and happiness about this new chapter of her life.

In her heartfelt post, Lily shared, "Moving away from what seems to be the obvious choice (money and fame) can sometimes feel scary, but stepping into your religion replaces fear with satisfaction. I hope one day I may return to Hollywood, but, for now, I'm here, a new season is here, and I'm ready...and I'm happy."

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The post was accompanied by a video of Lily on the set of 'Lost', where she addressed her aspirations for the future, expressing her desire to retire from acting and focus on having a family and making a humanitarian impact.

Additionally, Lily also included a clip of poet Maya Angelou discussing the essence of life and the inevitability of death, which she deeply liked.

He commented that Angelou's words perfectly expressed his own feelings about life and its meaning.

After recently starring in 'Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania', Lily's decision has raised curiosity about her future plans. This unexpected announcement has left fans and industry insiders speculating about the possible directions of his life and career.

Evangeline Lilly's journey from her early career in the 2000s to her lead roles in 'Lost', 'The Hobbit' films and the Marvel Cinematic Universe has captivated audiences around the world.