Actor vows to leave Hollywood in now-deleted post as A-listers rush to his defence

Actor David Krumholtz has told fans he’s “frustrated, fed up and fried” by the Hollywood industry in a now-deleted social media post.

The 48-year-old, who starred in Oscar-winning film Oppenheimer, announced he was “petrified” for years to put his acting career on hold.

“Specifically, the fear was that I’d go broke and not be able to handle being out of the game. But I sent the definitive email,” wrote Krumholtz, most remembered for his role as Bernard the Elf in the Santa Clause franchise.

The actor said a “huge wave of relief” washed over him.

“Not sure what I’m going to do for money instead, or how I’m going to do it, but I just removed a humongous burden, one that I truly didn’t fathom the weight of until it was gone. Frustrated, fed up, fried.”

The post gained an “overwhelming” response and has since been deleted. As Krumholtz then clarified his decision, comments from A-listers began to pour in.

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In a second social media post shared on Wednesday, the Supergirl star spoke of the “disappointments” in Hollywood.

“Firstly, I am very well. And I feel very loved. Secondly, I never used the word ‘retiring’ or ‘quitting’,” he clarified about his original announcement.

“Instead, I said that I decided to put my career on hold. I don’t expect anyone to understand.”

Krumholtz said becoming an actor was one of his “biggest dreams” coming to life. However, he says he needs to protect his mental health.

“A time has come where the weight of those dreams and ambitions has become surprisingly oppressive,” he said.

“That’s a me problem, not a Hollywood as a whole problem.”

He explained a career in acting doesn’t guarantee success, but consists of “a small handful of triumphs” alongside “a mountain of disappointments”.

“I love my mountain of disappointments, I do, but I’m human and my mountain is starting to sting more than it used to,” he revealed.

“Need time to figure that out, let it heal. My mental health is vital to my family. My career has run the gamut. I’m in disbelief.”

Oscar winning actress Jamie Lee Curtis was one of the first to publicly respond to Krumholtz’s announcement.

She spoke of the industry as a “business in flux”, together with technology and the fallout from the pandemic which has “resulted in many many many many many many many artists losing opportunities and hope.”

“Protect your mental health and find your bliss and know that you are respected as an artist and as a human,” she commented.

Comedian and 22 Jump Street star Jillian Bell agreed that it was “beautifully said”.

“You have to protect your mental health first and foremost,” wrote Bell. “But until then, you live your life and take a much deserved exhale. Love you buddy.”

“Hey David,” wrote Titanic star Frances Fisher. “I quit every night and recommit in the morning. There’s so much more to do in the world than acting❤️.”

Renowned director Judd Apatow responded with two red love hearts in the comments section.

Krumholtz, who starred in Emmy-dominating series The Studio, and most recently Supergirl, said he had a “burning desire” to give more of himself to others in need.

He asked fans to “gimme a sec” while he figured that out and thanked everyone for the “outpouring of support” for his decision to put his career on hold.

Krumholtz has been acting for over 30 years and became a household face after starring as ‘Head Elf’ Bernard along Tim Allen in The Santa Clause franchise.

In 1999, he shared the screen with Australia’s own Heath Ledger in rom-com 10 Things I Hate About You.