45 Famous Women Who Shared the Reasons Why They’re Proudly Childfree

There are two options when it comes to celebrities having children. The first is to give their kids ridiculous names like Dweezil, Moon Unit, or X Æ A-12 Musk. The only way to avoid this celebrity curse seems to be by opting out of parenthood altogether. From Miley to Kylie, we discover famous actresses, musicians, comedians, and TV personalities who never had kids and reveal the many reasons they proudly remain child-free. Take it away, independent ladies!

Marisa Tomei

Aunt May may have done a great job raising Peter Parker/Spider-Man, but Marisa Tomei has made it clear she doesn't want kids. In fact, the A Different World and My Cousin Vinny actress has some strong, sensible views on how getting hitched and having children are linked to womanhood.

Marisa Tomei

Now approaching 60, the glamorous actress once said, "I'm not that big a fan of marriage as an institution, and I don't know why women need to have children to be seen as complete human beings." Go, girl!

Jennifer Aniston

Despite relationships with dreamy loveboats Brad Pitt and Justin Theroux, Jen has never had kids. The Friends actress explains, "If I was to have a child, how many kids do I want?' And 'do I want a boy or a girl?' I didn't realize you could place orders, I honestly didn't realize it was like a drive-through, that you could talk to a little electronic voice."

Jennifer Aniston

Jen also said, "Let the young women in this world who look to us as examples. We don't need to be married or mothers to be complete."

Zoë Kravitz

[post_page_title]Zoë Kravitz[/post_page_title] Stunning actress Zoë Kravitz says, "I don't feel pressured to have kids by a certain time if I ever have kids. I still want to go on adventures, have fun nights, and see the sunrise ... The point of being alive is to experience life and play with it. There's still so much fun to be had."

Zoë Kravitz

Her mom and dad, Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz, have brought her up well. Zoë's Catwoman character got together with Batman, so there might be some bat or cat children on the way soon!

Sarah Silverman

Ex-Saturday Night Live performer, actress, writer, and comedian Sarah Silverman has not produced any mini silver men or women yet, and doesn't want biological children because "There's just millions of kids that have no parents" and to avoid the risk they might inherit her depression.

Sarah Silverman

​​Sarah admitted, "I love kids to an insane degree. Loving kids and having of your own are two different things. And the thought of having my own baby completely paralyzes me. How do people have kids so easily? It's such a huge decision."