Heather Graham reflects on ‘awesome’ decision not to have children
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Heather Graham on being ‘glad’ she didn’t have children
- Actress Heather Graham, 55, says she had no regrets about not having children, stating she feels "free" and “glad I don’t have kids”. She has been dating the snowboarder John de Neufville since 2022.
- While promoting her new film, Chosen Family, which explores themes of motherhood and family dynamics, Graham acknowledged occasional moments of wondering about having children but emphasised her overall contentment with her choice.
- She praised women who defy societal expectations regarding motherhood, suggesting that having children can sometimes stem from a desire to please others.
- Graham's comments coincide with declining birth rates globally, including record lows in England and Wales.
- Her perspective echoes similar sentiments expressed by other celebrities like Seth Rogen, who recently defended his and his wife's decision to remain child-free.