Famous Actresses Who Were Never Married

While marriage is often seen as a typical life goal, many accomplished actresses in Hollywood have chosen not to get married. These women have created fulfilling careers and lives without ever officially tying the knot. Some have enjoyed long-lasting relationships, while others have happily embraced singlehood or chosen to raise their children independently. Here’s a look at fifty well-known actresses who have remained unmarried throughout their lives.

Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton is a celebrated actress who won an Academy Award and starred in iconic movies like ‘Annie Hall’ and ‘The Godfather’. She’s been romantically linked to famous actors including Woody Allen, Warren Beatty, and Al Pacino. However, she’s often said that marriage wasn’t for her. Keaton later adopted two children and has prioritized them and her work.

Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s with memorable roles in films like ‘Beetlejuice’ and ‘Edward Scissorhands’. She’s well-known for her past engagement to Johnny Depp and has been in several long-term relationships, currently with Scott Mackinlay Hahn since 2011. Ryder has often said she’s hesitant about marriage, preferring to avoid divorce altogether. She continues to thrive as an actress, recently gaining renewed popularity with the show ‘Stranger Things’.

Marisa Tomei

Marisa Tomei is a celebrated actress who won an Academy Award for her performance in ‘My Cousin Vinny’. Though she’s had several relationships, she’s never felt pressured to get married. She’s spoken openly about not understanding the expectation that women need a husband or children to feel fulfilled. Tomei continues to thrive in her career, appearing in both smaller independent films and large-scale blockbusters like the ‘Spider-Man’ movies.

Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron is a highly respected actress, especially famous for her incredible performance in ‘Monster’. She and actor Stuart Townsend were together for almost ten years, but they didn’t get married. Theron is a proud mother to two adopted daughters and frequently talks about how happy motherhood makes her. She’s also said that marriage isn’t a priority for her.

Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey is a highly successful media personality and actress, and she received an Academy Award nomination for her first film role in ‘The Color Purple’. She has been with Stedman Graham since 1986, but they’ve chosen not to get married. Oprah believes their relationship has thrived because they haven’t married, suggesting that marriage might have changed things. They have a deep, spiritual connection that doesn’t follow typical marriage norms.

Kristin Davis

Kristin Davis, known for playing Charlotte York, a character obsessed with marriage, on ‘Sex and the City’, has a very different personal life. She’s never been married, and she’s raising two adopted children as a single parent. Davis has explained that she prioritized her career in her twenties and thirties over finding a husband. She’s happy with her life as a mother and continues to enjoy her work as an actress.

Edie Falco

Edie Falco is famous for her roles in the popular TV shows ‘The Sopranos’ and ‘Nurse Jackie’, both of which earned her awards. She’s a single parent by choice, having adopted her two children, Anderson and Macy. Falco has expressed contentment with her family and feels fulfilled, prioritizing her children and her successful career in television and theater.

Mary-Louise Parker

Mary-Louise Parker is a well-known actress who has appeared in both plays and movies, including popular roles in ‘Weeds’ and ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’. She and actor Billy Crudup were together for many years and have a son, but they didn’t get married. Later, she adopted a daughter on her own. Parker was once engaged to Jeffrey Dean Morgan, but they ultimately didn’t marry.

Lauren Graham

Lauren Graham is beloved for her role as Lorelai Gilmore on ‘Gilmore Girls,’ a character with a complex view of marriage. In her personal life, Graham had a long-term relationship with actor Peter Krause for more than ten years. Though they lived together and were committed partners, they never married. The couple split up in 2022, and Graham is currently unmarried.

Allison Janney

Allison Janney is an award-winning actress, famous for her roles in shows like ‘The West Wing’ and the movie ‘I, Tonya,’ for which she won an Oscar and several Emmys. She’s openly said she never felt a strong need to marry or have children, and she’s happy being independent. She even jokes that her height sometimes scares men! Despite everything, she remains one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actresses.

Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling is a hugely successful comedy writer and actress, famous for her work on shows like ‘The Office’ and ‘The Mindy Project’. She’s raising two children as a single mom and has chosen to keep the children’s father’s identity private. Kaling has discussed how her feelings about marriage have changed, and it’s no longer a major focus in her life. She’s currently dedicated to her work as a writer and producer, and to being a mom.

Queen Latifah

Queen Latifah is known for her impressive career change, going from a rapper to an Academy Award-nominated actress in the movie ‘Chicago’. Despite being in the public eye for many years, she’s kept her personal life very private. Although people have often wondered about her relationships, she has never gotten married publicly, and prefers to focus on her work as a musician and actress.

Cote de Pablo

Cote de Pablo became well-known around the world for her role as Ziva David on the popular show ‘NCIS’. She and actor Diego Serrano were together for a long time, but they never got married. Cote de Pablo is a private person and doesn’t often talk about her relationships. She continues to act in television, but generally keeps to herself when she’s not working.

Dana Delany

Dana Delany, famous for her work on shows like ‘China Beach’ and ‘Desperate Housewives’, has discussed being content with being single as she enters her sixties. She’s said she never felt she needed to get married and truly values her independence, believing happiness doesn’t require being in a relationship.

Jacqueline Bisset

Jacqueline Bisset is a well-known actress who has collaborated with famous directors such as François Truffaut and George Cukor. Throughout her life, she’s had significant relationships with people like actor Michael Sarrazin and ballet dancer Alexander Godunov. Bisset has often stated she values her independence too much to get married, and worries about losing herself in a marriage. Interestingly, she is also Angelina Jolie’s godmother.

Greta Garbo

As a classic movie fan, I’ve always been fascinated by Greta Garbo. She was truly one of a kind – so mysterious and captivating. What always struck me was that she walked away from Hollywood at the peak of her career, when she was only 35! She moved to New York and basically disappeared from public life, living very privately. She had some famous romances, but she never tied the knot. It seems like she really cherished her privacy; in fact, she’s famous for saying she simply wanted to be left alone, and she lived that way.

Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish was a groundbreaking actress in the early days of film, enjoying a remarkable 75-year career. She dedicated her life to her work and her sister, Dorothy, and never married. Often called the ‘First Lady of American Cinema,’ Gish continued acting until just before her death at the age of 99. She felt she couldn’t fully commit to both a marriage and her passion for acting.

Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu is known for her roles in popular films like ‘Charlie’s Angels’ and ‘Kill Bill’. Despite staying private about her personal life and never marrying, she became a mother in 2015 to her son, Rockwell, through surrogacy. Beyond acting, Lucy Liu also works as a painter and director.

Tracee Ellis Ross

Tracee Ellis Ross is an award-winning actress, famous for her roles in shows like ‘Black-ish’ and ‘Girlfriends’. Though she comes from a famous family – she’s the daughter of Diana Ross – she’s built a successful career on her own terms. She’s open about her happiness with being single and choosing not to have children, going against traditional expectations. Ross often shares that she lives a full and satisfying life without being married or having kids.

Sarah Silverman

Sarah Silverman is a funny and talented comedian and actress, famous for her quick wit and movies like ‘Wreck-It Ralph’. Though she’s been in well-known relationships with Jimmy Kimmel and Michael Sheen, she’s never gotten married. Silverman has explained that she finds the idea of marriage outdated and prefers to focus on her career and independence.

Tyra Banks

Tyra Banks became famous as the creator of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ and also enjoyed a successful acting career in the 90s and 2000s. She and photographer Erik Asla were together for many years and have a son, but they never got married and later separated on good terms. Now, Tyra focuses on her businesses and raising her son.

Octavia Spencer

Octavia Spencer is an Academy Award-winning actress, best known for her role in ‘The Help’. She values her privacy, especially when it comes to her personal life. Octavia has never married and doesn’t have any children. She maintains strong friendships within the Hollywood community and continues to work steadily as a talented character actress.

Regina Hall

Regina Hall first became well-known for her work in the ‘Scary Movie’ films. More recently, she’s earned praise for her role in ‘Support the Girls’. She’s never been married, and once playfully said she was married to the church after a difficult breakup, though she later explained she had seriously considered becoming a nun. Hall generally keeps her personal life, especially her dating life, private, and instead focuses on her acting career and producing projects.

Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan is famous for her role in the popular movie ‘Love & Basketball.’ Though she starred in a much-loved romance, she hasn’t married in her personal life. Lathan has discussed the expectations placed on women to get married and how she prioritizes creating her own sense of fulfillment. She continues to be a consistent presence in film and TV.

Taraji P. Henson

Taraji P. Henson is a celebrated actress famous for her roles in shows like ‘Empire’ and movies like ‘Hidden Figures’. She was previously engaged to Kelvin Hayden, a former NFL player, but they ended their relationship in 2020. As a single mother to her adult son, Taraji has achieved great success through her own hard work and is a passionate advocate for mental health, particularly within the African American community.

Nia Long

Nia Long has been a familiar face in Hollywood ever since her role in ‘Boyz n the Hood’. She and NBA coach Ime Udoka were together for many years and have a son, but they ended their engagement in 2022 without marrying. Long has said she doesn’t think marriage is essential for a relationship to be fulfilling.

Rashida Jones

Rashida Jones is a well-known actress, famous for her role in ‘Parks and Recreation,’ and she also works as a writer and director. She’s been in a relationship with musician Ezra Koenig since 2015, and they have a son together, though they haven’t gotten married. Jones is very private about her personal and family life.

Miranda Richardson

Miranda Richardson is a well-known British actress famous for her roles in films like ‘The Crying Game’ and the ‘Harry Potter’ movies. She’s never been married and doesn’t have children, choosing instead to focus on her acting career and the companionship of her pets. She prefers a private life and is still considered one of the UK’s most admired actresses.

Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter is famous for playing quirky characters and her close working and personal relationship with director Tim Burton. They lived next door to each other in London for thirteen years and have two children together, though they never got married. Since they split up, she’s dated others but hasn’t remarried, and she clearly enjoys her freedom and unconventional life.

Rose Byrne

Rose Byrne is known for her roles in both funny movies like ‘Bridesmaids’ and serious shows like ‘Damages’. She’s been with actor Bobby Cannavale since 2012, and they have two sons together. While they often call each other husband and wife, they haven’t officially gotten married. The couple also enjoys working together on various projects.

Maya Rudolph

Let’s talk about Maya Rudolph, a hilarious talent who cut her teeth on ‘Saturday Night Live.’ What many people don’t know is she’s been with director Paul Thomas Anderson since 2001, and they’ve built a beautiful family – four kids! – without ever feeling the pressure to get a marriage license. It’s actually quite sweet; she frequently calls Anderson her ‘husband,’ proving that a piece of paper really isn’t everything. They’ve clearly found what works for them, and it’s lovely to see.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams, known for beloved romantic films like ‘The Notebook’ and ‘About Time’, has been with screenwriter Jamie Linden since 2016. Together, they have two children and generally keep their personal life private. Although they are a dedicated couple, they haven’t publicly announced a marriage.

Juliette Binoche

Juliette Binoche is a celebrated French actress and Academy Award winner, known for her role in ‘The English Patient’. Though she has two children from different relationships, she has never tied the knot. Binoche has explained that she values the freedom that allows her to fully express herself creatively, and she believes marriage might limit that. She continues to be recognized as one of the world’s most talented actresses.

Isabelle Adjani

Isabelle Adjani is a highly acclaimed French actress, famous for winning five César Awards – more than almost any other performer. She was once in a well-known relationship with actor Daniel Day-Lewis, and they have a son together. Though she’s had several relationships, Adjani has never gotten married. She’s known for being very private and for bringing a powerful, dramatic energy to her films.

Anna May Wong

I’ve always been so inspired by Anna May Wong. She was truly the first Chinese American movie star, becoming famous all over the world back in the 1920s and 30s. It’s heartbreaking to learn how much racism she faced, not just in her career but also in her personal life – laws at the time made it incredibly difficult for her to even have relationships. She never married, and instead poured all her energy into building an amazing, pioneering career. To me, she’s a real icon of strength and perseverance in film.

Kylie Minogue

I’ve been a huge Kylie Minogue fan for years! It’s amazing to think she actually started out as an actress on ‘Neighbours’ before becoming the pop icon she is today. She’s also popped up in some really cool films like ‘Moulin Rouge!’ and ‘Holy Motors’. As for her personal life, she was engaged to Joshua Sasse for a while, but she’s always seemed pretty content and has said marriage just isn’t something she’s ever really wanted – and honestly, good for her!

Debbie Harry

Debbie Harry is best known as the lead singer of Blondie, but she’s also appeared in several films, including ‘Videodrome’ and ‘Hairspray’. She and her Blondie bandmate, Chris Stein, were together for many years, though they didn’t marry. Harry has spoken about choosing a life dedicated to her art and music as a single woman. She continues to be celebrated as a punk and fashion icon.

Jorja Fox

Jorja Fox is famous for playing Sara Sidle in the popular TV show ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation’. She’s a vegetarian and strongly believes in animal rights. Fox is very private about her personal life and has never been married, choosing instead to focus on her career and activism.

Holland Taylor

Holland Taylor is a celebrated actress who’s won an Emmy for her roles in shows like ‘Two and a Half Men’ and ‘The Practice’. She’s always valued her independence and has never been married. More recently, she’s been publicly dating actress Sarah Paulson, and has said she simply never had an interest in getting married.

Sarah Paulson

Sarah Paulson is a well-known actress, famous for her roles in shows like ‘American Horror Story’ and ‘The People v. O. J. Simpson’. She’s been with Holland Taylor since 2015 and has openly talked about her decision not to get married, prioritizing both her career and personal fulfillment.

Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick is a talented actress famous for her clever humor and memorable performances in movies like ‘Pitch Perfect’ and ‘Up in the Air’. While she’s been in serious relationships, she prefers to keep her personal life private. She hasn’t tied the knot yet and often playfully acknowledges that she’s an introvert. Currently, she’s focused on both acting in and producing films.

Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke became a global star playing Daenerys Targaryen on ‘Game of Thrones’. Despite facing significant health issues, including two brain aneurysms, she’s continued to work successfully. Clarke is currently single and prefers to keep her personal life private, focusing instead on her acting career in both film and theater.

Emma Watson

Emma Watson became famous playing Hermione Granger in the ‘Harry Potter’ movies. Beyond acting, she’s a strong voice for women’s rights and has often paused her career to dedicate time to activism and learning. Watson is currently single and prefers to describe her relationship status as being happily independent, prioritizing her personal freedom and privacy.

Rosario Dawson

Rosario Dawson is a versatile actress known for roles in films like ‘Kids’ and as Ahsoka Tano in ‘Star Wars’. She became a mother in 2014, adopting a daughter as a single parent. Though she dated Senator Cory Booker, they did not marry. Dawson remains a prominent figure in both the entertainment industry and through her work as a political activist.

Jennifer Hudson

Jennifer Hudson first became well-known as a contestant on ‘American Idol’ and later won an Academy Award for her role in ‘Dreamgirls’. She and David Otunga were engaged for almost ten years and are parents to a son together, but they never married, ending their engagement in 2017. Since then, Hudson has reached EGOT status – winning an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Award – and now hosts her own talk show.

Brie Larson

Brie Larson is an Academy Award-winning actress, best known for her role as Captain Marvel in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. She was once engaged to Alex Greenwald, but they ended their relationship in 2019. Larson has never been married and generally keeps her personal life private, focusing instead on her work as an actress and director.

Rachel Bilson

Rachel Bilson rose to fame and became a style icon thanks to her role in the popular TV show ‘The O.C.’. She and actor Hayden Christensen were together for almost ten years and share a daughter, but they ultimately separated without getting married. Today, Rachel continues to act, co-parents her daughter, and also hosts podcasts.

Mischa Barton

Mischa Barton became well-known for her role as Marissa Cooper on ‘The O.C.’. She’s experienced both successes and challenges in her career and personal life, often under the constant watch of the media. She has not yet married, but is currently working on new television and film projects.

January Jones

January Jones is famous for playing Betty Draper on the TV show ‘Mad Men.’ She had a son, Xander, in 2011, but has always kept the boy’s father’s identity private. Jones is single and has said she’s content being a mom on her own. She frequently shares moments from her life as a single parent on social media.

Eva Green

Eva Green is a French actress famous for her work in films like ‘Casino Royale’ and the series ‘Penny Dreadful’. She’s known for portraying characters who are complicated and enigmatic. Green values her privacy and has remained unmarried, preferring to be alone. She fully immerses herself in the demanding roles she takes on.

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2025-12-16 01:29