Getting married and divorced and married again is a habitual stereotype that many celebrities seem to fall into. After all, how many of your favorites have had multiple marriages and divorces? Some celebrities, however, have said no to getting married, whether it's thriving in their singledom or committing for a decades-long relationship without ever tying the knot.
Marisa Tomei
Marisa Tomei is a charismatic, beautiful actor who hasn't been one to settle down. The 55-year-old has never been married, with her most recent public relationship being Logan Marshall-Green. She's dated a lot of popular and powerful men such as Lenny Kravitz, Robert Downey Jr., and Christian Slater.
Tomei has never been married and she plans on keeping it that way. In interviews, she's said it's never been for her and she prefers to keep busy with her work. She'll date some people here and there, but she's living her life completely for herself!
Jon Hamm
Mad Men actor Jon Hamm has had a long line of relationships but none of them stuck. His longest and most notable relationship was with Jennifer Westfeldt. They were together for nearly 20 years until they broke it off.
Now, at 49, Hamm is back on the market. It really doesn't seem like he will be down for marriage any time soon. He's got four or five movies in the works, anyways!
Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey is the definition of self-made. She grew up in a poor family, struggled to find a job, got fired from her reporting job, and ended up making a name for herself. She had one of the most famous talk-shows ever. So, how has this successful billionaire never been married?
Well, this is sort of a trick quesion. She's actually been with her partner Stedman since the 1980s. Even though they've been together for nearly 40 years, they've decided to never tie the knot. It's a personal choice!
Goldie Hawn
Goldie Hawn was the heartthrob of the 60s and 70s. She had two kids with her previous partner, Bill Hudson. After they broke up, Hawn entered a passionate romance with her current partner, Kurt Russell.
Even though they've been together for decades, they decided to keep it out of the law. After all, tons of celebs go through public and messy divorces... If they simply break up, then there's no messy divorce for the tabloids to cling on to! Funny enough, they're still together.
Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon has been spotted on dates with multiple high-profile celebs, including Melanie Griffith. He's also known for his quick relationship with Denise Richards and Cameron Diaz. With all of these wonderful leading ladies on his arm, how come he hasn't tied the knot?
Dillon seems to move quickly through relationships. It's almost like he prefers the short flings over staying steady. Rumor has it that he has been dating famous choreographer Roberta Mastromichele for the last five years, which is pretty long for him!
Naomi Watts
Naomi Watts has been in blockbuster hits like King Kong, The Ring, and The Impossible. At the peak of her career (aka, pre-children) she was constantly booked. It would make sense that she hadn't gotten into a terribly serious relationship... Until she met Liev Schreiber.
Watts and Schriber were together for 11 years. They even had two kids together, Kai and Sasha. They never got married, which was probably a smart thing to do since they broke up. Watts has been with Billy Crudup since 2017, but if their relationship is anything like her previous one, then marriage probably isn't in the future.
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue was a pop sensation back in the day. She gave us hits like "Can't Get You Out of My Head" and "The Loco-motion." Despite being pop royalty and every teenage boy's dream girl, she's always stayed single!
Minogue recently came out to announce her relationship with British GQ creative director Paul Solomons. The 52-year-old said of him in an interview, "He's so caring and supportive." Due to a breast cancer diagnosis when she was 36, she was never able to have children. She took the time to focus on herself and her career. Marriage might not be out of the question, but it's too soon to tell with her!
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga, aka Stefani Germanotta, is a force to be reckoned with. She started dating Taylor Kinney in 2011 after they met on the set of one of her music videos. They were together for years and even got engaged!
Sadly, though, they broke up. Gaga admitted that she was in a dark place during the breakup and took a lot of time for herself to get over it. She ended up coming back strong and broke into acting where she had amazing roles in American Horror Story and A Star Is Born. She's currently dating Christian Carino.
Diane Keaton
Diane Keaton stole hearts after her stint on the 1977 blockbuster Annie Hall. Even though everyone, famous and civilian alike, admitted to drooling over her, she liked to keep her romances short and sweet.
Keaton has had plenty of romance stories to tell. After all, her list of suitors includes some very high profile men! Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Al Pacino, and Keanu Reeves make the list. None of them were good enough for her, and the 74-year-old is still single and thriving.
Lucy Liu
Lucy Liu is a popular Japanese-American actress who has quickly become one of the most popular and well-liked stars in the movie scene. Liu is always moving from one project to the other, but it doesn't seem like having a long-term romantic partner is on her mind.
Even though she's been quiet on the romance side, she's had some interesting romantic history with none other than George Clooney. The two actors were in a very serious relationship but ended up breaking things off. Liu must have decided that she doesn't need anyone because she chose to have a child through a surrogate in 2015.
Coco Chanel
That's right, there was never formally a Mr. Coco Chanel. The fashion designer kept her riches to herself even up until the end. As a multi-millionaire, why would she need a husband?
Back in her day, remaining unmarried was ghastly and confusing to the public. She was asked about her marital status in many interviews, especially why she chose to never get married. She had multiple long-term relationships but she always broke it off. Her answer? "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different."
Hugh Grant
That's right; there was never formally a Mr. Coco Chanel. The fashion designer kept her riches to herself even up until the end. As a multi-millionaire, why would she need a husband?
Back in her day, remaining unmarried was ghastly and confusing to the public. She was asked about her marital status in many interviews, especially why she chose to never get married. She had multiple long-term relationships but she always broke it off. Her answer? "In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different."
The Feres Twins
Bia and Branca Feres are synchronized swimmers from Brazil. They're also successful models and social media personalities. The sisters basically have everything going for them except romance.
Honestly, when you work with your sister/best friend, who needs a romantic partner? It's also possible that they're super busy and are hustling in their careers! Either way, they're doing an amazing job down in Brazil.
Kourtney Kardashian
If you follow any Hollywood news, you would know about Kourtney Kardashian and her relationship with Scott Disick. The two have three kids together but have never even gotten close to marriage. They're co-parenting now and exploring other relationships, but Kardashian seems pretty adamant about keeping marriage out of her life, whether it's with Disick or someone else.
Susan Boyle
Susan Boyle snagged her claim to fame for her amazing voice that she showcased on Britain's Got Talent. She was a fast-rising star and earned a good amount of fame and success. Boyle has said that she's been single for a while and prefers it. "I live by myself with my cat Pabbles but I have the support of all my brothers and sisters and my neighbors and friends."
Emilia Clarke
The Queen of Dragons has stayed unmarried and single throughout her career so far. She did date Seth McFarlane for a bit, but that didn't last very long. Emilia Clarke likes to keep it simple and prefers the solitude of singledom.
Chelsea Handler
Chelsea Handler is a popular comedian who loves to touch on political topics. Naturally, being a woman in a man's world, she's been asked about marriage quite a bit in interviews, which she makes into a bit: "Never married. Never murdered. Marriage PSA: You Can Say No."
Helena Bonham Carter
Despite famously being involved with Tim Burton for 13 years, Helena Bonham Carter has never been married. The two have children together and are still great friends, but marriage isn't even on the playing field "I don't plan on marrying or even dating. I feel very self-sufficient at the moment. I'm just going to work out who I am on my own and it's quite liberating."
Sheryl Crow
Sheryl Crow has had quite a dramatic love life. She used to be in an exclusive relationship with Lance Armstrong, one of the world's most popular cyclists. Right after the two broke up, Armstrong was caught up in the drama of his substance use that enhanced his cycling performance. Crow has been single ever since.
Winona Ryder
Winona Ryder's best-known relationship is easily her whirlwind romance with Johnny Depp. The two young, alternative actors were very "aesthetically pleasing" and Hollywood loved them. They started dating after Edward Scissorhands and only lasted a couple of years. She's been with her current partner, Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011, but they're making no moves for marriage.
Harper Lee
The famous and applauded author of To Kill a Mockingbird never shared her wealth or fame with any partner. Even though she chose to keep her private life a secret, she was generally pretty open about her lack of desire to get married. She also never had any children. She passed away in 2016.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron has always been named one of the most beautiful stars in Hollywood. The South Africa-born actor has had a fantastic career in America but lacked a bit in the romance department. She was with Sean Penn for a while but broke things off in 2015. Now, she's enjoying life as a single working mother.
Joan Jett
The fact that Joan Jett has never been married only makes sense. The punk rocker never wanted to be doing what everyone else was. Jett prefers her privacy and doesn't really talk about her relationships or any other personal matters. She's had relationships here and there but seems to prefer her own company.
John Cuasck
John Cusack's popularity skyrocketed in the 1980s, especially with his role in the hit Sixteen Candles. He's been in famous relationships with Neve Campbell, Minnie Driver, and Lili Taylor. Despite that, he's stayed unmarried and childless his entire life, and he prefers to keep it that way.
Edie Falco
Edie Falco has always been extremely open and vulnerable about her battles with addiction. After he pulled herself from the dredges and made a successful career for herself, she felt fulfilled. She did say in an interview that people always ask why she hasn't gotten married, to which she responded, "Because I'm not married, I tend to get a lot of eye-rolling conversations with people about their marriages. Why would I want to head there? I want love in my life, no question about it, but I have a ton of it already."
Queen Latifah
Queen Latifah is one of Hollywood's prized gems. She has a stunning charisma to match her incredible career. She is still single but hopes to get married one day. She's very quiet and private about her relationships, but she has said that she's just waiting for that right relationship to come on by.
Lauryn Hill
Lauryn Hill is a prominent voice in the R&B scene. She dated Bob Marley's son, Rohan, and had five kids with them. After 15 years, they decided to call it quits. Neither of them has been very interested in the institution of marriage.
Owen Wilson
Owen Wilson is a pretty popular Hollywood figure and has even gotten to date some of the industries leading ladies. He even tried to propose to Kate Hudson in 2008 but that didn't really work out. After that, he dated Sheryl Crow, but that didn't work out either. He currently has two kids with two different women, neither of which he is dating at the moment.
Greta Garbo
Greta Garbo is one of the nation's first and most iconic sex symbols. She's part of the blueprint of strong women in the entertainment industry. Garbo has famously never wanted to be married, stating, "There are some who want to get married and others who don't. I have never had an impulse to go to the altar. I am a difficult person to lead."
Jane Austen
In a time where women were supposed to get married, have kids, and keep the house, Jane Austen did the opposite. She wrote about characters who had romantic relationships, but she never got married herself. She did get engaged at one point, but then called it off a few hours later.
Mindy Kaling
Mindy Kaling just recently had a baby... with herself. The successful actress wanted to have a kid but couldn't find the right person to have the kid with, so she went on her own! In one interview, she said, "In my 20s, I was not only boy crazy but marriage and relationship crazy... Now, it's almost the opposite."
Trya Banks
Tyra Banks is one of the most famous supermodels in the world. After her modeling days were over, she chose to keep living in the spotlight with her own TV shows. At 46, she's never been married and has only been in a few "serious" relationships. She has a child with her ex-partner, Erik Asla, but now is rocking the single mom life.
Matthew Perry
Matthew Perry has been very forthcoming about his substance abuse and addiction issues, and still feels that he needs to work on himself. Despite being in serious relationships with the likes of Lauren Graham, Julia Roberts, and Yasmien Bleeth, he's never been married or even engaged. His last serious relationship was with Lizzy Caplan which ended in 2012.
Cote de Pablo
Cote de Pablo was a main character on NCIS. She dated Diego Serrano from 2000 until 2015. They never got married or even engaged in their long-winded relationship. Since the breakup, de Pablo has been flying solo.
Jorja Fox
Jorja Fox really tries to keep her private life just that: private. She never talks about relationships in her interviews and tries to avoid any questions about marriage. It seems like she's been single for quite a while, and she probably wants to keep it that way.
Lauren Graham
Lauren Graham was on the popular show Gilmore Girls. At 53, she hasn't yet walked down the aisle. She's been dating her Parenthood costar Peter Kraus for 10 years, but they're making no plans for marriage.
Allison Janney
Allison Janney is one of the most underrated actors of our time! She's been in Juno, The West Wing, I, Tonya, and Mom. Janney tries to keep her personal life under wraps and doesn't talk much about what she does off set. There are rumors that she's been seeing someone, but it's been a quiet life so far for the 60-year-old.
Maria Sharapova
A world-class athlete, Maria Sharapova is tennis royalty. At 33, she's retired but still working in the tennis realm. She's had relationships with fellow tennis stars, but none of them have impressed her enough to stick around.
Lindsey Vonn
Lindsey Vonn is a popular athlete who was thrust into the spotlight for her relationship with golf legend Tiger Woods. She was recently in a relationship with Kenan Smith but has since stayed single to focus on her career. Her next goal? The Olympics.
Sarah Silverman
Sarah Silverman has always been unorthodox, so it's no secret that she's not one for marriage. "I'm not against marriage, but it's just not for me. I am a vegetarian but I don't have a problem if you want a hamburger... Marriage, to me, is like eating meat. I think it's gross and crazy!"
Shonda Rhimes
Shonda Rhimes is the genius mind behind Grey's Anatomy, How To Get Away With Murder, and Scandal. The successful producer has never gotten married and is most likely never planning on it. During a 2015 interview, Rhimes said, "I don't want to get married. At all. Because I could not have the life that I've created for myself. I couldn't do it."
Kimberly Stewart
Kimberly Stewart was raised by Rod and Alana Stewart, meaning that she grew up in the spotlight. She got engaged very young to MTV's Laguna Beach actor Talan Torriero. Being 19, she quickly called off the engagement and moved on. She had a child with Benicio del Toro in 2011 but hasn't been in any heavy relationships since.
Mae West
The prominent, scandalous Mae West was never married. "Men are my hobby. If I ever got married I'd have to give it up!" That seems fair enough. She most likely wouldn't have the same legacy as she has without her solitude.
Dana Delany
Dana Delany is mostly known for her role on Desperate Housewives. Despite her career revolving around being a house, she has never been one! In fact, she's said many times that she doesn't want to be married. "I do like relationships, but I have to admit, the older I get, the more I love my solitude. I don't want to give that up."
Eva Mendes
Eva Mandes is famously in a relationship with Ryan Gosling, with whom she shares kids. Oddly enough, the two aren't interested in getting married. They've been together since 2011. "I'm not like anti-marriage or the institution, like other people. I love the idea of a union but I think it's a very old-fashioned, archaic kind of thing."
Kristin Davis
Kristin Davis played Charlotte on Sex and the City. Unlike Charlotte, Davis has never been married and doesn't really care about it! "I don't know that I necessarily totally intended to still be single, though I do remember being young and thinking 'Why are all these people getting married?'"
Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice was a policymaker and US Secretary of State from 2005 until 2009. With her work in politics, she never felt a void to fill. She did date NFL player Rick Upchurch, but that fell through. At 66, she's continuing to live her life for herself.
Louisa May Alcott
Louisa May Alcott was a famous writer back in the day. She is the mind behind Little Women. She actually made the intentional decision to stay single for her entire life. "I'd rather be a free spinster and paddle my own canoe."
Andrea Tantaros
Andrea Tantaros became a political analyst for Fox News and co-host for The Five. For some reason, she seemed to capture the interest of Hollywood tabloids. She started dating Dave Navarro of Jane's Addiction (and former husband to Carmen Electra) but it doesn't seem that wedding bells are anywhere near their future.
Dina Meyer
Dina Meyer's claim to fame is the popular Fox show 90210. The 51-year-old has never been married and has no kids. She's had plenty of flings and relationships but doesn't feel like marriage is for her.