Claire Holt opened up to E! News about her decision to step back from acting and reassess what she wanted from her career. Holt said that for years she had tried to fit herself into what she believed was “hireable” and “desirable,” but that her priorities changed as her family grew.

She also discussed how stepping away from television sets left her missing the intellectual and creative fulfillment of acting, and how running and other creative pursuits helped her find a new sense of community and purpose. Holt made clear that she is not necessarily closing the door on acting forever.

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