Why Friends’ Carol Abandoned Hollywood for Holistic Healing
Don’t look so surprised—Jane Sibbett really did trade sitcom spotlights for salad smoothies. In an eyebrow-raised career pivot that hardly anyone saw coming (except anyone who’s ever Googled her), the actress best known as Carol Willick, Ross Geller’s original ex on Friends, has officially hung up her acting shoes in favor of, wait for it, holistic wellness coaching. I told you so.
Let’s not pretend this was a casual hobby. According to a recent New York Post report, Sibbett chucked auditions and red carpets several years ago after realizing that deep breathing and green juice paid more emotional dividends than re-shoots and rewrites. People magazine corroborates this timeline, noting that as far back as 2018 she quietly launched the Creative Instincts Wellness Center, offering clients everything from guided meditation sessions to full-blown nutrition consultations.
Spill the tea: The woman who once quipped, “We were on a break!” to her ex’s endless complaints is now counseling stressed-out CEOs on work-life balance. In an interview with the Post, Sibbett admitted she was tired of “Hollywood’s endless drama” and far more interested in helping others tap into their own “inner actress”—you know, the part of us that embodies confidence and joy, not just witty one-liners. People further confirm she’s certified in plant-based nutrition, Himalayan salt therapy and mind-body coaching.
Yes, she’ll still do the occasional cameo—her Instagram includes a few nostalgic throwbacks to Central Perk—but the bulk of her days is spent guiding clients through chakra alignments rather than camera blocking. Forbes-adjacent wellness blogs have praised her online courses for clarity and compassion, a far cry from the usual “celebrity guru” fluff. And unlike some stars who slap their name on a detox tea, Sibbett actually studied holistic health and lives by her own regimen: daily journaling, cold showers and absurdly colorful smoothie bowls.
Let’s face it: Hollywood churns out enough washed-up actors hawking miracle cures. But when your credentials include decades of on-camera experience and a genuine knack for empathizing with others, this pivot doesn’t come off as a publicity stunt. From Friends fan-forums to wellness circles, the consensus is clear: Carol’s new chapter feels…authentic.
So what’s next for this former sitcom staple-turned-zen master? Will she write a book, launch a wellness retreat or quietly retire to a Himalayan cave? Stay tuned. Because if there’s one thing I know, it’s that celebrity career makeovers always find a way to surprise us—until we all nod and say, “Well, of course.” And that, dear reader, is why we can’t have nice things.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, People magazine
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