Jessica Lange Hints at Retirement, Says ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night’ Could Be Final Film

Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Lange has suggested that her storied acting career may be nearing its conclusion. In a recent interview with Rolling Stone, the 75-year-old star of ‘Tootsie,’ ‘Blue Sky,’ and ‘American Horror Story’ reflected on her decades-long body of work and revealed that she feels her time in front of the camera could be coming to an end. Lange, who has earned two Oscars, three Emmys, and a Tony Award, said that if her latest film, ‘Long Day’s Journey Into Night,’ were to be her last, it would be a fitting farewell. The film, an adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play, features Lange as Mary Tyrone, a role she has described as one of the most demanding of her career. Her comments come as she promotes the movie, which premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival and is expected to be an awards contender. Lange’s potential retirement would mark the end of an era for Hollywood, as she remains one of the most respected actresses of her generation. While she has not made a final decision, her candid remarks signal that audiences may be witnessing the final chapter of a remarkable career.