Rare Sighting of Rick Moranis in NYC!

This Christmas Eve, beloved actor Rick Moranis was spotted in New York City, enjoying some last-minute holiday shopping. This is a rare sighting for the actor, who stepped away from the spotlight in the 90s to raise his children after the passing of his wife.


Moranis, bundled up against the cold in a green puffer jacket and beanie, was seen carrying shopping bags with a smile. This marks his second public appearance in just over a month; he was previously photographed taking a stroll in Manhattan in November.

Moranis' Time Away from Hollywood

Moranis' departure from acting followed the death of his wife, Ann Belsky, in 1991. While he never officially retired, he chose to focus on raising his children and took a break that extended for many years. He has stated he remains open to acting roles that interest him.

The 'Honey, I Shrunk the Kids' Reboot

In a 2020 announcement that delighted fans, it was revealed that Moranis would be reprising his iconic role of Wayne Szalinski in a reboot of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, titled Shrunk. Josh Gad was cast as his grown son, with original director Joe Johnston also returning. However, recent updates suggest that the project may have faced delays due to COVID, scheduling, and budget issues.

Read more about Rick Moranis' return to acting and the Shrunk reboot.