These Individuals Who Were Once Actors Decided To Abandon Hollywood And Pursue Completely Different Professions

24. Karyn Parsons

Previous Occupation: Fresh Prince of Bel-Air actor

Current Position: Writer

Estimated Net Worth: $1.5 million*

Karyn Parsons, an actress and comedian, gained fame for her role as Hilary Banks, the oldest daughter in the family, on the television show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air from 1990 to 1996. She also starred alongside Damon Wayans in the 1995 film Major Payne.

Presently, Parsons focuses on writing. While she has had roles in other movies like The Ladies Man, produced by SNL Studios, her main emphasis has been on writing. She created an animated series titled Sweet Blackberry, which sheds light on unsung Black heroes. Additionally, Parsons published a middle-school novel called How High the Moon, inspired by her mother’s experiences growing up in the South.