13 Famous Women Who Prove Being Single Can Be the Best Choice

Being single isn’t always seen as something to celebrate, but these famous women prove otherwise.
Away from marriage, they show that happiness can come from independence and self-love. Today, we highlight 13 well-known women who openly embrace being single.

1. Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow has never been married, but she has been engaged three times. Currently, the singer is happily raising her two children and doesn’t rule out the possibility of getting married someday. She has said she has very high standards when it comes to a potential husband.

2. Emma Watson

Emma Watson has never been married and says she no longer feels pressured to follow traditional relationship expectations. In an interview, the actress admitted she once doubted the idea of being content alone, but her mindset changed over time. “It took me a long time, but I’m very happy being single,” she said.

3. Charlize Theron

Charlize Theron has made it clear that marriage is not something she feels she needs in her life. While she says she’s open to long-term commitment, the actress explained that she doesn’t feel any sense of lack. “I’m not missing a relationship. I’m not missing the partnership that I think people think you miss when you’re me,” she said.

4. Edie Falco

Star of The Sopranos, Edie Falco, never had marriage as a priority. She says that being a good mother to her 2 adopted children is much more important than marriage and relationships.

5. Emilia Clarke

Emilia Clarke is not married. The actress is thinking about stopping dating actors because good relationships between successful actors are very rare. Clarke only trusts herself now.

6. Kristin Davis

In contrast to her Sex and the City role as Charlotte, Kristin Davis has never married and has never viewed marriage as essential to her life. Devoted to her two children, she puts dating aside and finds her greatest joy in motherhood.

7. Patricia Kaas

Patricia Kaas says that her passion for singing takes up most of her time. According to her, she’s not an easy person to live with, and a man who appears in her life has to accept the fact that her biggest love is her fans.

8. Kylie Minogue

Kylie Minogue doesn’t think she will get married because it has never been her goal. In 2017, her relationship with Joshua Sasse ended. Minogue said that the engagement was an experiment for her, and marriage was not something she really wanted.

9. Oprah Winfrey

Oprah Winfrey found no place in her life for marriage and children, and she doesn’t regret it. She thinks that being a mother and a wife is very hard work, and all of her time is busy with her legendary show.

10. Lucy Liu

Lucy Liu has never been married and chose to live life on her own terms, including becoming a mother. In an interview, the actress said she doesn’t follow social expectations around marriage or family. “Marriage is not on my bucket list. I don’t have a bucket list,” Liu said.

11. Winona Ryder

Winona Ryder has had short relationships and long romances, but she’s never been married. She says that marriage is not the most important thing in life for her.

12. Dana Delany

Dana Delany never wanted to “settle down.” The Desperate Housewives star had many opportunities to get married, but she loves being alone so much that only a very special person could make her change her attitude.

13. Jenna Ortega

When asked by journalists if she’s seeing anyone, Jenna said she isn’t currently involved romantically and enjoys her solitude. The actress isn’t looking for a relationship, as she’s completely content with her life right now.

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