“I Don’t”
You might have a friend or family member who completely rejects the idea of marriage. This no desire for a wedding is more common than you think, and even more so in the entertainment industry. Check out the stars who don’t want to tie the knot (for now).
Shakira
Everyone loves Shakira and her songs, but the million-dollar question is, whom does she love? In a 2020 CBS interview, she revealed that she was dating footballer Gerard Piqué; however, they broke up after a few years. She reportedly stated that it was for the best, as marriage scares her.
Drew Barrymore
Drew Barrymore describes herself as a hopeless romantic. But why, you might ask. The American actress has been married three times, and after her last one, she has decided to never do that again. Well, who knows, maybe destiny will lead her to the right person in the future.
Nia Long
Another star on the list is Nia Long, who absolutely despises tying a knot. Prior to her breakup with NBA coach Ime Udoka, she told Essence she didn’t understand the purpose of marriage. Moreover, she doesn’t like the idea of owning each other in a relationship.
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Kelly Clarkson
Singers like Kelly Clarkson can soothe our souls after a heartbreak, but have they given their hearts to anyone themselves? Clarkson had been married before; however, she reportedly has no desire to tie the knot again, especially after her divorce.
Diane Kruger
Moving on in the list, another celeb with a similar philosophy is the German actress Diane Kruger. She told Glamour that she has learned that she doesn’t believe in marriage. Kruger, who divorced her partner, Guillaume Canet, in 2006, believes in a commitment that one makes in their heart.
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Mindy Kaling
The American actress and comedian Mindy Kaling is not just into marriage, and it’s not even anything particular that caused her to not desire to tie the knot. She told InStyle that she had no urge to get married. Well, whatever makes our beloved celeb content.
Shonda Rhimes
While Shonda Rhimes doesn't talk about her personal life often, She told Entertainment Weekly in 2015 that marriage is not for her. According to the American television producer and screenwriter, she seeks a boyfriend, not a husband, and that offers her freedom.
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Kristin Davis
Many people don’t entertain the idea of forming a permanent bond with someone and go on to live their lives peacefully in solitude. Kristin Davis also comes on the list of such people. According to the actress, when she was young, she used to think about why people get married.
Kris Jenner
While Kris Jenner has been into two marriages, she does not want to tie a not again. By the way, she has found love again with her boyfriend, Corey Gamble. However, she has no desire to get married and have kids again.
Melanie Griffith
After marrying and divorcing four times, Melanie Griffith realized that marriage was not for her. She told InStyle that if one is 60 years old with four kids and living the life they wanted, then she sees no point in tying the knot with someone.
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Kaley Cuoco
Although Kaley Cuoco seeks a long-lasting relationship, she has no desire to get married again. Fans should note that she entertains the idea of love and is not entirely anti-love. The Big Bang Theory star, however, clarified to Glamour that she will never get married.
Goldie Hawn
According to Goldie Hawn, she doesn’t need a piece of paper to prove that the love she has for her significant other is real. She told People that it’s not about marriage but the people and the will to stay together.
Jamie Foxx
Jamie Foxx has clarified the marriage lifestyle is not his type of thing. It wasn’t any heartbreak or separation that led him to think this way. Foxx just doesn’t have any desire to get married, as noted by E! News.
Charlize Theron
There is a difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and no celebrity demonstrates this fact better than Charlize Theron. According to the Atomic Blonde actress, she has never felt lonely because of her children. She told Howard Stern that she never wanted to get married.
Charlize Theron Doesn’t Want to Get Married by The Howard Stern Show
Whoopi Goldberg
Whoopi Goldberg told The New York Times that she doesn't seek to be with someone forever. She even went as far as saying she didn’t want anyone in their house. While willing to give her time to somebody, she doesn’t want a permanent relationship.
Oprah Winfrey
Another unmarried personality on the list is Oprah Winfrey. The American host and television producer opened up about why she didn’t marry her longtime partner, Stedman Graham. She told People that if they had married, they would not be together.
Jane Fallon
While Jane Fallon has been in a relationship with stand-up comic Ricky Gervais since the 1980s, she has clarified she doesn’t feel any need to get married. The English author and television producer told Daily Mail that marriage is not necessary for either of them.
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Sandra Bullock
This celeb doesn’t appreciate the idea of being bound by the chains of marriage. Sandra Bullock told Jada Pinkett Smith that she doesn’t need a paper to be a devoted partner and mother. She added she doesn’t need to be told to be ever-present in difficult times.
Diane Keaton
Find yourself a chair and sit down in case you are standing as you are about to hear a very surprising fact. Diane Keaton has not dated anyone in 35 years! The American actress told InStyle that she has a lot of male friends, but she is not dating. She also told People magazine about her decision to never marry.
Sharon Stone
According to Sharon Stone, she is done dating. She reportedly claimed that she finds people to be insincere and not worth her time. Stone told Drew Barrymore that she enjoys her alone time and her time with her kids more.
Bill Maher
Bill Maher has one of the funniest reasons to stay unmarried. He told Howard Stern that he never understood how one could be with the same person every day. According to the American comedian and writer, he just doesn’t get this concept.
Bill Maher Explains Why He Never Got Married by The Howard Stern Show
John Cusack
The idea of not establishing a permanent bond with someone seems to be more and more common among celebrities now. John Cusack has never been married as well. Once, Elle magazine asked him why he had never been married, to which he replied, "Society doesn't tell me what to do."
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Chelsea Handler
According to Chelsea Handler, she has had plenty of boyfriends and one or two marriage proposals. However, she chooses not to get married and ultimately prefers independence. She has openly discussed that she prioritizes personal growth and career over settling down.
Mary-Louise Parker
Another star on the list who enjoys solitude is Mary-Louise Parker. The American actress told The New York Times in 2015 that psychiatrists might say the reason behind her remaining unmarried is a father thing, but she doesn’t care about that.
Edie Falco
Edie Falco told the Daily Beast that her parents’ divorce did affect her in some way. However, she also doesn’t find marriages appealing in general. According to her, she gets a lot of eye-rolling conversations with people regarding their marriages, and she doesn’t want to head there.
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David Lee Roth
According to David Lee Roth, he has lived alone his whole adult life. He told BuzzFeed that he has had girlfriends and love affairs, but they never lasted for more than a year and a half. The singer added that he would find it difficult to convince others of a lot of traditions.
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Leonardo DiCaprio
Leonardo DiCaprio has remained unmarried and shows no desire to tie the knot in the future. The Hollywood superstar told Parade in 2016 that he believes one cannot predict marriage and that it is going to just happen when it happens.
Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder has been in a relationship with Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011, but they don’t have any plans to get married currently. The Stranger Things actress told Net-A-Porter in 2016 that she would rather never have been married than been divorced several times.
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Benicio del Toro
When asked about marriage, Benicio del Toro humorously replied that he can’t get married just to get divorced. While rumored to be married to Kimberly Stewart, they have never wed. They have been co-parenting their daughter, Delilah, since her birth in 2011.
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Al Pacino
Known for The Godfather and Scarface, Al Pacino has never married despite being linked to several Hollywood relationships, including with Diane Keaton. Keaton, who was deeply in love with him for over five years, believes he never wanted a serious commitment.
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Ava DuVernay
Ava DuVernay revealed that she never wanted to marry or have kids as she never felt the urge to take up these traditional roles. Moreover, being the eldest among five siblings, she thought that she had already been through the parts of motherhood.
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Susan Sarandon
After a long-term relationship with Tim Robbins, Sarandon has expressed skepticism about marriage. She suggested that it might not be necessary for a fulfilling partnership. While she married Chris Sarandon (1967-1979), it seems unlikely she will ever tie a knot again.
Eva Mendes
The actress expressed that she likes the idea of a union but feels that a piece of paper should not formalize it simply because society dictates it. She said terms like husband and wife are not appealing, and she prefers the concept of a long-term partnership without marriage.
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Sheryl Crow
The singer-songwriter has come close to getting married three times but always ended up not marrying. Over the age of 60, Sheryl Crow feels grateful for never having gotten married, suggesting it was not the kind of life for her.
Tyra Banks
Tyra Banks is another prominent figure who doesn’t believe in marriage. She has chosen not to marry, focusing instead on her career and personal growth. The supermodel and television personality has expressed that marriage is not necessary for happiness or fulfillment.
Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei has expressed that she doesn't see a need for marriage to define her life. Marisa Tomei was last publicly engaged to Logan Marshall-Green in 2012, but he later married Diane Gurich. While she hasn’t been completely absent from the dating scene, she has no interest in marriage.
Sarah Silverman
Just like others on the list, Sarah Silverman doesn’t appear to find marriage appealing. She once posted a tweet where she expressed that she doesn’t want the government to get involved in her love life. The comedian has been vocal about her decision not to marry.
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Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu once stated she does what she wants according to how she feels. According to the actress, she doesn’t need to fall into the social norm of getting married. Moreover, she said marriage is not on her bucket list.
Allison Janney
Allison Janney is happy with her decision not to tie the knot or have children. She thinks if she finds the right guy at the right time and wishes to have children, she probably would do that with the right partner.
Patricia Clarkson
Patricia Clarkson has opened up about her decision to remain child-free and unmarried several times. The American actress said while she has had extraordinary men in her life, she doesn’t desire to tie the knot. According to her, she is just born without that gene.
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Emma Watson
The Harry Potter star has reportedly said that she is very happy being single and calls it being self-partnered. Emma Watson landed the term self-partnered after struggling with societal coercions placed on women when they turn 30.
Fran Drescher
Fran Drescher has found love again with herself. This comes after she and her spouse of 21 years, Peter Marc Jacobson, went through a highly public divorce in 1999. The Nanny star has expressed contentment in being single and is happy with the freedom it provides.
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Teri Hatcher
As per Teri Hatcher, she feels her best as a single woman. She once stated that she had been single for a very long time, but there was nothing lonely about her life. The actress added that she desires to remove the stigma associated with that.
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Stevie Nicks
The Fleetwood Mac singer has chosen to remain unmarried and focus on her music career. Stevie Nicks says she doesn’t feel alone and is sparkly and excited about everything. She even added that growing old alone doesn’t scare her.
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January Jones
The Mad Men actress is content being single and has chosen to focus on raising her son independently. She says she doesn’t feel unhappy or lonely and will settle with the one who is so amazing that she wants to make a room.
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