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Sean Penn is saying goodbye to Hollywood for a year, leaving the "Three Stooges" movie with only two stooges. He is also leaving "Cartel," a movie he already signed on to, in the lurch. Sean is probably taking some time off so he can fix his realationship with his wife, which is pretty rocky. We hope he'll come back when the dust settles. [New York Daily News]

So is taking a break career suicide? Read on to see other celebs who've taken extended breaks from their big screen.