Recent studies reveal that the number of children someone has no bearing on whether or not they are content with their lives. Education and social relationships are far more important factors in determining one's level of happiness. The study findings are given more weight by the celebrities who have openly discussed their decision to avoid having children.
1. Winona Ryder
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Being a loving sister, friend, and daughter is just as essential to me as making movies right now because of my adored niece and nephew and my wonderful life in San Francisco. The actress once commented, "It would take a lot for me to want to give up the life I've made for myself." She once said.
2. Christopher Walken
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Christopher Walken attributes his massive career to the fact that he has no offspring. He added that many of the kids "
I knew growing up would have stayed in show business if they could have, but many eventually settled down with families and found more stable careers. I didn't, and that's why I could get by during joblessness."3. John Cena
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Actor, wrestler, and ex-rapper willing to try new things; however, fatherhood is not one of them. He went on,
"My life is wonderful. I've been granted experiences and access to places that far exceeded my wildest expectations. Maintaining a healthy routine takes a lot of time and effort.4. Dolly Parton
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The singer was one of twelve children, so she has plenty of practice dealing with relatives of all ages:
"Several of my brothers and sisters came to live with me early in my life. I've always treated their children like my own, and now I even have great-grandchildren!5. Leonardo DiCaprio
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The actor, at 48 years old, does not have an extreme anti-child stance. However, he has repeatedly stated that he is not yet prepared to become a parent.
My biological clock hasn't started ticking since I'm not old. If and when I become a dad, I'd rather let chance decide. Too many other professional endeavors are in the works for me to give it any thought at this time.6. Megan Mullally
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Megan Mullally speculated that the fact that she and Nick Offerman have never had children was the key to their successful 20-year marriage. I never had an overwhelming want to start a family. Until I met Nick, though, I never would have considered doing something like that with anybody else. So we tried, but by that point, I was too old for it.
7. Chelsea Handler
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TV personality, comedian, and actress have been vocal about her desire to avoid motherhood for years:
"I absolutely don't want to have kids. I don't think I'd make a good mother, and I certainly don't want to have a child only to have a nanny take care of it. I simply don't have the time to take care of a child.8. Ashley Judd
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As far as famous individuals go, Ashley Judd is up there. She informed her husband she would not have children as long as starving kids existed in Africa.
"It's unconscionable to breed when the number of kids are starving to death in impoverished countries," she said. It's an extreme viewpoint, and many people won't share my enthusiasm for it.