Karyn Parsons
Net Worth: $1.5 Million*
Year of Retirement: 2002
Where Are They Now: Writing
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air was a pivotal sitcom for many teenagers in the 1990s, and Hilary Banks was just one of many memorable characters. Despite her success on the show, Karyn Parsons resigned from acting in 2002 after only a few parts after the show concluded in 1996. She starred as Toni in the successful show The Job and then created Sweet Blackberry, a collection of short films depicting real-life black heroes. She is now married to director Alexandre Rockwell, with whom she has two children. She began writing children’s books in 2019, including the critically acclaimed How High The Moon.
Karyn Parsons
Ali MacGraw
Net Worth: $20 million*
Year of Retirement: 1985
Where Are They Now: Community activism
Ali MacGraw may have a smaller career than other prominent actors, but it simply goes to show how good she is. MacGraw first gained attention for her performance as Brenda Patimkin in Goodbye, Columbus. She was named Most Promising Newcomer at the Golden Globes for her performance. Until her retirement from the film in 1985, MacGraw received excellent accolades for her roles. She grew interested in Hatha Yoga in her 50s and relocated to Santa Fe, New Mexico, after her Malibu home was damaged by a wildfire. She is now an animal rights activist and involved in activism in Native American communities in her area.
Ali MacGraw
