Cobra Kai’s Courtney Henggeler Quits Acting After 20 Years
- Courtney Henggeler announced she is quitting acting after more than 20 years in the industry.
- Henggeler expressed frustration with the hustle of securing acting roles, stating, 'I no longer wanted to be a cog in the wheel of the machine.'
- Henggeler acknowledged that she is considered one of the lucky ones for her work on 'Cobra Kai.'
- She reflected on her career, noting, 'For years I silenced the voice in my head, begging me to walk away.
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'All I've truly ever knew’: Cobra Kai star stuns fans by walking away from acting after two decades
The woman who kept the LaRusso household in Cobra Kai from imploding for six seasons has decided to tap out of the entertainment industry altogether. Courtney Henggeler revealed through a strikingly candid Substack post last Friday that she’s hanging up her acting shoes after grinding it out for over 20 years in an industry famous for chewing up hopefuls and spitting them out. “I no longer wanted to be a cog in the wheel of the machine,” she wro…
Cobra Kai Star Courtney Henggeler Quits Acting After Two Decades, Tired of Chasing 'Delusion'
Courtney Henggeler may not be a household name, but she's built a solid career after two decades, and even found a new generation of fans with her starring role as Amanda LaRusso on Cobra Kai. But she's still decided to walk away. In a Substack posted late last month that's just starting to make the media rounds now, the actress said she'd made the decision and "hung up my gloves" on Friday, March 28 after more than two decades in the business. …
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