Final Role Approaching
Jessica Lange says she feels like her acting journey is coming to an end. Is this legendary career over?
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Jessica Lange just teased her acting retirement. The 77-year-old icon recently concluded her return in the 13th season of FX's American Horror Story.
That landmark series introduced the acclaimed screen star to an entirely new generation of viewers. She first joined the show as Constance Langdon in Murder House before playing fan favorites like Fiona Goode and Sister Jude.
Her television success sparked a major creative partnership with Ryan Murphy, leading to starring roles in Feud and The Politician. After years away, she thrilled fans in Season 13 by reprising her past roles and playing Margaret Thatcher.
Her legendary career spans more than 30 films after making her initial screen debut back in 1976. Along the way, she earned 2 Academy Awards for Tootsie and Blue Sky, plus 4 additional Oscar nominations.
She also commanded the stage in classic theatrical productions like A Streetcar Named Desire. While not a formal announcement, her comments touch on how scarce great roles can be for older women in Hollywood.
Speaking with Rolling Stone, the actress offered a rare candid reflection on where her path is heading. Lange admitted, "Actually, I feel like I'm coming to an end." She added that stepping away after her recent major dramatic film isn't a bad way to close out her work.
That project, based on Eugene O'Neill's 1956 play, already earned her Lifetime Achievement and Icon Awards on the festival circuit. Directed by Jonathan Kent, the feature premiered in 2025 at the Dublin Film Festival with co-star Ed Harris.
Lang told Rolling Stone that playing Mary Tyrone in Long Day's Journey Into Night might be her final film role.
