Celebrities Who Didn't Get Married To Start A Family

It is widely believed that you might need a marriage, just to start a family. In case you’re in India surrounded by some stereotypical minds, it might come out as rather shocking, in a bone-shattering manner.

But just like we do look up to celebrities even if the aspect is very little. Sometimes the things we start getting interested in turns out to be way too personal for them, rather toxic on our part. But these are the things we need to look upon. They justified that a marriage does not complete or build up a family, a decision does, individuality does.

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Down below are the list of celebrities who didn’t need marriage to start a family:

1. Sushmita Sen

Former Miss Universe, an established Bollywood actor, Sushmita Sen won the hearts of all. She adopted two kids, Reene and Alisah Sen. Never did she ever mention a single word regarding her marriage or the father of her kids.

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2. Raveena Tandon

Her family and career life began with her kids. She adopted both of them, Pooja and Chhaya back in 1995. Raveena worked and handled both the kids, as a single mother. Later she married, Anil Thadani, and he became a good addition to her already very happy family.

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3. Shakira and Gerard Piqué

They’ve been in a relationship for more than it is ever known. They are extremely happy with each other’s company. As a new addition to their family, the couple had two kids. But there has been no mention of them tying the knots and that is kept low key.

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4. Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling

Marriage is off the list for this couple. And they began dating in 2011, their family consists of two young and beautiful daughters. Esmeralda and Amada.

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5. Perrie Edwards and Alex

Perrie is an integral part of the famous band that has been setting a record, Little Mix. And Alex is a real beast of a footballer. They have been dating for quite a few years now. Recently on the 11th of August, they became new parents to a beautiful baby. Though marriage is the last thing they’re worried about right now.

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6. Neena Gupta

Having a short love affair with Vivian Richards, Neena Gupta became the mother of a daughter and named her Masaba. Ever since that she raised her daughter while being a single mother until when she married Vivek Mehra in 2008.

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7. Shobana Chandrakumar Pillai

She adopted a girl and named her Ananthanarayani in 2001. Shobana has been raising her as a single mother. And her Instagram often gets uploaded as to their mother-daughter dance practice sessions and that’s absolutely adorable!

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8. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie adopted her first child back in 2002. In 2005 she adopted second child Zahara. That was the time when she was dating Brad Pitt. in 2006 Brad and Angelina had their biological kid, but that did not stop them from expanding their family with new members. Later Brad adopted another kid as well.

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9. Sandra Bullock

Sandra is a mother to her son’s daughter who was adopted by her back in the year 2010. She adopted him and raised him as a single mother. When she started dating Bryan they adopted a baby girl to their family. The family is a very healthy, happy, and loving one now.

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10. Madonna

The infamous singer adopted her first kid back in 1996. She also became a biological mother to her child with her ex-husband Guy Ritchie. After her divorce from him, she adopted a lot more kids and is pretty happily spending her life with them.

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11. Ricky Martin

Dad to two kids of his surrogate wife. After marrying his partner they have a daughter and son born to them in a year’s gap, this makes them transform into a huge family now!

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Shreshtha is a student of English Honors at The Bhawanipur Education Society in Kolkata. With over 3 years of experience in digital media, content syndication, writing, and editing, she navigates through her academic and professional journey. In her spare time, she keeps a watchful eye on Bollywood, fashion, lifestyle, pop culture, and social media trends. There's no drama here, just a subtle commitment to staying in the loop. Shreshtha is always ready with a cup of tea to sip and spill.