Actor Jake Gyllenhaal has worn corrective lenses since he was six years old, and won't let his legally blind status stop him from accepting challenging roles.
Alec Baldwin signed on for a reality TV show about family life with his seven children with a looming involuntary manslaughter trial and a possible prison stint.
Evangeline Lilly has stepped away from acting and the bright lights of Hollywood, a promise she fulfilled after dreaming about leaving the industry for years.