Hollywood'S Forever Couples: Why These Stars Never Said 'I Do' - BABEOfficial 2025

Love Without Labels: Hollywood's Unconventional Couples

While we all adore a star-studded wedding, some Hollywood couples have chosen a different path, remaining blissfully unwed. You might be surprised to know that many of your favorite star pairings have never walked down the aisle, despite decades together. The reasons behind their decision to skip the wedding bells are as varied as the stars themselves.

From past romances that never led to a proposal, like Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis, to golden couples who are still going strong, like Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, let's delve into why these long-lasting relationships never resulted in marriage.

Goldie and Kurt: A Love That Lasts

Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are one of Hollywood's most enduring couples, having shared over 40 years together without ever exchanging vows. With a blended family that includes acting stars like Kate Hudson and Wyatt Russell, the couple has no plans to marry. In a candid 2023 interview with CNN, Goldie shared, “We have been married, and when it doesn’t work out, it ends up to be big business…it’s always ugly.” Her emphasis on independence suggests that staying unmarried suits their lifestyle perfectly.

Oprah and Stedman: A Spiritual Bond

Media mogul Oprah Winfrey and businessman Stedman Graham have been partners since 1986, yet they never felt the need to formalize their relationship with marriage. Oprah once described their union as a "spiritual partnership" in a 2020 article for Oprah Daily. She admitted, “I wanted to be asked…I wanted to know he felt I was worthy of being his missus, but I didn’t want the sacrifices, the compromises, the day-in-day-out commitment required to make a marriage work."

Ricky and Jane: A 'Fake' Marriage That Works

Comedian Ricky Gervais and author Jane Fallon have been together since their university days in 1982. Despite sharing everything in their lives, marriage isn't in their future. Ricky humorously told The Times, “We are married for all intents and purposes, everything’s shared, and actually, our fake marriage has lasted longer than a real one.” The couple's decision reflects their personal beliefs and the value they place on their partnership over a legal document.

Naomi and Liev: Prioritizing Love Over Paper

Though now separated, Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber were together for 11 years and share two children. They never married, despite rumors of an engagement around 2009. "We're very much together. We just don't have that certificate, and that's okay with both of us," Naomi told Easy Living Magazine in 2012. Their focus was clearly on their relationship rather than the formalities of marriage.

Susan and Tim: A Relationship That Left a Mark

Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins spent over two decades together after meeting in 1988. Though they parted ways more than 15 years ago, their split still resonates with fans. Susan shared with The Times in 2024, “I still run into people who were devastated when we broke up." Despite their separation, they maintain a positive relationship, especially as co-parents.

Maya and Paul: Redefining 'Husband'

Maya Rudolph and filmmaker Paul Thomas Anderson have been partners since 2001. While Maya refers to Paul as her husband, they never officially married. In a 2018 interview with The New York Times, Maya explained that after the birth of their first daughter in 2009, "husband" felt more fitting than "boyfriend." Her definition of "husband" centers around partnership and family rather than legal status.

Hugh and Elizabeth: A Friendship That Endures

Hugh Grant and Elizabeth Hurley were a high-profile couple for 13 years before splitting in 2000. They never married, as Elizabeth revealed to The Guardian, realizing something was "lacking" in their relationship. Despite their breakup, they've remained close friends and are even godparents to each other's children.