{"id":862005,"date":"2026-08-20T12:42:26","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:42:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/862005\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T12:42:26","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T12:42:26","slug":"david-krumholtz-is-fed-up-with-hollywood-in-now-deleted-post-as-a-listers-rush-to-his-defence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/862005\/","title":{"rendered":"David Krumholtz is \u2018fed up\u2019 with Hollywood in now deleted post as A-listers rush to his defence"},"content":{"rendered":"

Actor David Krumholtz<\/a> has told fans he\u2019s \u201cfrustrated, fed up and fried\u201d by the Hollywood industry in a now-deleted social media post. <\/p>\n

The 48-year-old, who starred in Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer<\/a>, announced he was \u201cpetrified\u201d for years to put his acting career on hold.<\/p>\n

\"David<\/p>\n

Fans would recognise Krumholtz from The Santa Clause franchise alongside Tim Allen.\u00a0Walt Disney Pictures. <\/p>\n

\u201cSpecifically, the fear was that I\u2019d go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game. But I sent the definitive email,\u201d wrote Krumholtz, most remembered for his role as Bernard the Elf<\/a> in the Santa Clause<\/a> franchise. <\/p>\n

The actor said a \u201chuge wave of relief\u201d washed over him. <\/p>\n

\u201cNot sure what I\u2019m going to do for money instead, or how I\u2019m going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn\u2019t fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried.\u201d <\/p>\n

The post gained an \u201coverwhelming\u201d response and has since been deleted. As Krumholtz then clarified his decision, comments from A-listers began to pour in.<\/p>\n

In a second social media post<\/a> shared on Wednesday, the Supergirl star spoke of the \u201cdisappointments\u201d in Hollywood. <\/p>\n

\u201cFirstly, I am very well. And I feel very loved. Secondly, I never used the word \u2018retiring\u2019 or \u2018quitting\u2019,\u201d he clarified about his original announcement.<\/p>\n

\u201cInstead, I said that I decided to put my career on hold. I don\u2019t expect anyone to understand.\u201d <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Krumholtz said he is \u2018fed up\u2019 with the acting industry. \u00a0Instagram\/@davidkrumholtz<\/p>\n

Krumholtz said becoming an actor was one of his \u201cbiggest dreams\u201d coming to life. However, he says he needs to protect his mental health. <\/p>\n

\u201cA time has come where the weight of those dreams and ambitions has become surprisingly oppressive,\u201d he said. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s a me problem, not a Hollywood as a whole problem.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The now-deleted Threads post shared by Krumholtz.\u00a0Instagram\/@davidkrumholtz<\/p>\n

He explained a career in acting doesn\u2019t guarantee success, but consists of \u201ca small handful of triumphs\u201d alongside \u201ca mountain of disappointments\u201d. <\/p>\n

\u201cI love my mountain of disappointments, I do, but I\u2019m human and my mountain is starting to sting more than it used to,\u201d he revealed. <\/p>\n

\u201cNeed time to figure that out, let it heal. My mental health is vital to my family. My career has run the gamut. I\u2019m in disbelief.\u201d <\/p>\n

Oscar winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis<\/a> was one of the first to publicly respond to Krumholtz\u2019s announcement. <\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Krumholtz starred alongside Australia\u2019s Health Ledger in 10 Things I Hate About You.\u00a0Touchstone Pictures<\/p>\n

She spoke of the industry as a \u201cbusiness in flux\u201d, together with technology and the fallout from the pandemic which has \u201cresulted in many many many many many many many artists losing opportunities and hope.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cProtect your mental health and find your bliss and know that you are respected as an artist and as a human,\u201d she commented.<\/p>\n

Comedian and 22 Jump Street star Jillian Bell agreed that it was \u201cbeautifully said\u201d. <\/p>\n

\"Jamie<\/p>\n

Actress Jamie Lee Curtis showed her support for Krumholtz.\u00a0Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have to protect your mental health first and foremost,\u201d wrote Bell. \u201cBut until then, you live your life and take a much deserved exhale. Love you buddy.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cHey David,\u201d wrote Titanic star Frances Fisher. \u201cI quit every night and recommit in the morning. There\u2019s so much more to do in the world than acting\u2764\ufe0f.\u201d<\/p>\n

Renowned director Judd Apatow responded with two red love hearts in the comments section. <\/p>\n

Krumholtz, who starred in Emmy-dominating series The Studio, and most recently Supergirl, said he had a \u201cburning desire\u201d to give more of himself to others in need.<\/p>\n

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The actor\u2019s most recent project was 2026 superhero blockbuster Supergirl. \u00a0YouTube\/\u200e\u2068@WarnerBros<\/p>\n

He asked fans to \u201cgimme a sec\u201d while he figured that out and thanked everyone for the \u201coutpouring of support\u201d for his decision to put his career on hold. <\/p>\n

Krumholtz has been acting for over 30 years and became a household face after starring as \u2018Head Elf\u2019 Bernard along Tim Allen in The Santa Clause franchise. <\/p>\n

In 1999, he shared the screen with Australia\u2019s own Heath Ledger in rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You. <\/p>\n