by Kristen HarrisBuzzFeedBuzzFeed StaffAs a staff writer at BuzzFeed, I write about all things celeb and pop culture. This post mentions bullying, anti-gay discrimination, sexual assault, and rape. Plenty of actors take extended career breaks to focus on their families or explore something new. Sometimes, however, the reasons they decided to step away from the spotlight are much heavier. Here are 21 heartbreaking reasons celebs stepped back from the spotlight: 1.