Kaye Walters book, Kidfree & Lovin It! has a great chapter titled, “You Are Not Alone: Prominent People Who Passed on Procreating.” Between now and the July 15 nomination deadline for the 2015 Childfree Man/Woman of the Year, we’ll share some of the people she has on her lists. Here are 10 from the Actors/Celebrities list:
Bob Barker, former TV game show host, animal activist, philanthropist
Kathy Bates, actor, film director
Jacqueline Bisset, actor
Delta Burke, actor, producer, clothing designer, author
Raymond Burr (1917-1993), Canadian-born actor
Stockard Channing, actor
Julie Christie, British actor
John Cusack, actor
Patti Reagan Davis, actor, author, daughter of former president Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan
Ralph Fiennes, English actor
Who’s one of your favorite actors/celebrities who has passed on procreating?
As the 2014 proud recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in the international childfree movement, I know the importance of building a supportive environment and community for living this CF lifestyle. For myself and what I had to endure after “coming out” on “60 Minutes” in 1974, I rally to educate that no person be condemned for this personal choice. No person should have to face death threats, lose a job and fear outrage for suggesting life can be wonderful without having or raising children. No person should ever feel embarrassed or “less than” for not wanting children. Share your choice with pride. Nominate yourself or anyone you feel is deserving of this honor.
Marcia Drut-Davis, “Confessions of a Childfree Woman”