Every year on August 1st, International Childless Day is celebrated to commemorate those who choose not to have children. Although raising children is a rich experience for many people, hundreds of people have proven that success is not measured by children or lack of children.
Initiated by the National Selective Parenthood Alliance in 1973, the International Day without Children pays tribute to those who use their lifestyle choices to make an impact on society.
However, this day was resurrected by the author Laura Carroll In 2013. She feels that this day should be celebrated to recognize the amazing childless people and help promote contemporary acceptance of choice.
So, on this special day, let’s get to know a few celebrities who have publicly expressed their choice to stay No child.
1) Oprah Winfrey: The famous talk show host Oprah has always said bluntly that “it is not appropriate for her to have children.” “I don’t think I will be a good mother of babies, because I need you to talk to me, I need you to tell me what went wrong,” the star said on Gwyneth Paltrow’s show. Goop podcast“I can’t figure it out. And I always-I know myself.”
2) Renee Zellweger: The actor who played pregnant women and mothers on the screen said that she didn’t think much about motherhood. “In my life, I have never really thought about something like this, really. I have always been open to anything that might happen, curiously wondering what will happen next. I have never thought about mine so deeply. Life and the things that happen. To be happy, I need,” Zellweger told American Magazine.
3) Helen Mirren: The great Helen Mirren chose to have no children, although she insisted that it was never an “absolutely conscious decision.” “As an actor, I am always too focused on my life,” the star told Introducing Peter Traverse“At the time, I couldn’t understand that you can integrate your child into it without letting the child down. It was never an absolutely conscious decision, it was just,’Oh, maybe next year, maybe next year,’ until there really is no next year. .”
4) Ricky Gervais: This actor often talks publicly about why she can’t have children. “I haven’t had a professional ethics for a long time. Just imagine, if I have a kid like me? I didn’t start making money until I was 36. I’m the kind of person who has to check three times and has closed the door, so I might be rectified. Stare at a child to check if it is breathing,” Gervais told Red magazine in 2009.
5) Jon Hamm: The “lunatic” actor is sure he doesn’t want children. In fact, he was convinced that he would be a terrible father. “I saw my friends who have children, and I would say,’Man, how come you are still upright, let alone go to work at 6 in the morning?” Hamm told U.S. Weekly.
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