Anna Holland is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has been making music since 2003. Her sound is a mix of folk, blues, and soul, often described as having a timeless quality. She has released several albums in her career including “The Unraveling” (2009), “Beneath the Silver Sky” (2011) and “In the Shadow of the Moon” (2013).

She has toured extensively throughout the U.S. and abroad, playing with acts such as Wilco, Brandi Carlile, Jason Isbell, among others. Anna's songs are often reflective of her personal experiences, like in her song "The Way We Were," which discusses how relationships change over time.

In it she sings: "I know the way we were back then/We held on so tight to our old dreams/But nothing lasts forever/And that's just how life goes." This poignant line captures Anna's insight that change is inevitable and difficult to accept. So what has become of Anna since then?

John-Mark Smith/Pexels | Anna Holland made her name successfully in the entertainment industry but then left

Educational Career

In recent years, Anna has been focusing on her educational career, which she began shortly after departing from The Wonder Years. After graduating high school with honors, she attended Duke University where she earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology.

During this time, she also started writing children's books that focus on topics such as friendship and self-confidence. Her works have been praised by both critics and readers alike and have sold hundreds of thousands of copies around the world.

Engin Akyurt/Pexels | Anna made entered a new field and became a writer

Acting Career

After completing her studies at Duke, Anna moved back to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting again. She has appeared in several films, most notably playing the lead role in “Runaway Bride” opposite Richard Gere and Julia Roberts.

While continuing to work on her acting career, Anna also started an online business with close friend and fellow actor Matthew Perryman Jones called “World Citizen Goods” which helps support women entrepreneurs around the world while selling ethically made products.

Volunteer Work

When not working on film sets or managing World Citizen Goods' operations, Anna can often be found volunteering at various charities across Los Angeles such as the Hollywood Arts Center or Children of the Night, an organization that helps young girls escape from lives of prostitution and abuse.

In addition to these pursuits, she is currently working on another book aimed towards middle grade readers about multiculturalism and identity formation among adolescents worldwide.

Julia M Cameron/Pexels | From acting to charity work, Anna Holland has made sure she lives her life to the fullest

Conclusion 

Anna Holland's story is truly inspiring; she has gone from being a child star to making a difference in people's lives through advocacy for social justice issues all over the world. Despite having left The Wonder Years all those years ago, it seems like now more than ever Anna is actively pursuing a path that allows her voice to be heard while making real change in people's lives too.

Wherever life takes her next there's no doubt that she will remain an inspirational figure for generations to come.