There are various celebrities in Hollywood who don't believe that marriage is a lifetime bond. They either have been married more than once or might be in another relationship while they are currently married. Of course, in terms of children, that is a whole other conversation. Being married or unmarried and choosing to have children doesn't matter anymore. Sometimes people just don't believe in marriage but still want to have children, and that is perfectly okay. As long as people are committed, if they choose to be in a serious relationship, that is all that really matters in the end.

We have studied interviews of twenty celebs who have rightfully opened their hearts against monogamous marriage. They have agreed that monogamy is a backdated issue, or that in today's day and age, being monogamous is just unrealistic.

Of course, there are numerous factors as to why people do not agree to stay in long-term relationships. It could be even that they appeal to more than one gender and want to play the field a bit. For the sake of children, however, many celebs do their best to stay in one relationship, but there have been numerous divorces in Hollywood where the parents still raise their children together and in the best way they know how.

Let us look at twenty celebs who do not agree with monogamous relationships!

EMMA THOMPSON

Emma Thompson is an Oscar-winning actress. She was married to Kenneth Branagh and then they drifted apart in 1995. She was then married to actor and producer Greg Wise. The couple has two children, a son, and a daughter. They have adopted an orphan and former child soldier from Rwanda who is sixteen years old. While she was being interviewed over a webchat for a parenting site, she said that the three most important relationships were the ones she had with her husband and children. However, while she starred in the film Love Actually, where the character she plays divorces her husband, she thought that was the right tone. She believes that monogamy is an odd state for women to be in, and that going from relationship to relationship should be as easy as changing t-shirts.

Beyond that, she mentioned that good films where woman are portrayed accurately are a rare occurrence. As she has traveled around the world to speak to different types of women, she feels that the world is yet still not women-friendly at this moment and there are a lot of things that need to be done on many fronts. Looks like Emma is quite like a feminist and that she will support any cause when it comes to women’s empowerment. (Source: Telegraph.co.uk, Zimbio.com)

SCARLETT JOHANSSON

Scarlett Johansson, an actress, and singer have transitioned to adult roles in films like ‘Ghost World’ and ‘Lost in Transition.’ When asked about her idea of marriage she said, that the idea of marriage can be very romantic and it is a beautiful thing. She openly said that it’s not natural to be a monogamous person. She says that as far as monogamy is concerned, she has a lot of respect for those participating in it. She mentioned in an interview with Vanity Fair that monogamy is not natural. She continued to promote these ideas while she was promoting her film Match Point in 2005. Johansson commented that she will marry somebody only if she feels of having children with him. According to Scarlett, married partners have a lot of responsibility, and she admits she has respect for that, rather than just being in a long-term relationship just to say you are in one. She clearly said that she believes in finding a soulmate and detests an open relationship.

Johansson started to date Frenchman Romain Dauriac and became engaged in September 2012. She gave birth to a daughter Rose Dorothy in 2014. They were separated in 2016 and divorced in 2017. Prior to that, she was with Ryan Reynolds, who she divorced back in 2010. (Source: Vanityfair.com, Zimbio.com)

JADA PINKETT SMITH

Jada spoke on having an open relationship to Will Smith, and how fans even think they are swingers. She addresses her marriage to the former Fresh Prince of Bel Air star as unconventional. She admitted that her children will follow the Hollywood steps opened by her. She mentioned in an interview that like all other couples, they have to see what works best for them. While doing that, the Smith couple are parenting three kids- 19-year-old Jaden, 16-year-old Willow, and 24 years old Trey Smith. Jada is stepmother to Trey who is the son of Will’s previous wife, Sheree Zampino.

When Jaden was asked about her husband in an interview with Huffington Post, that if Will Smith was being unfaithful, she said that tabloids are always incomplete, be it that they don't have the full story or that they can't survive without a scandal. Will was accused of pursuing a relationship with co-star Margot Robbie, who later denied the case. Jada clearly explained that she is not the kind of woman who believes that her man cannot be attracted to another woman. She explains that if her man is attracted to another woman that doesn’t mean that he doesn’t love you. Looks like Jada is quite open-minded in terms of relationships. (Source:Dailymail.co.uk, Zimbio.com)

ETHAN HAWKE

Ethan Hawk is an American actor and director nominated for Four Academy Awards and Tony Awards. He directed three films and wrote three novels. Ethan was married to Uma Thurman and then got divorced in 2004, an event which was marked by comments of his straying. Hawk remained adamant that he’s never done such a thing, but now he’s breaking the silence by his remarks on monogamy. While he was interviewed by Mr. Porter, he said that he does not believe that being unfaithful is wrong. Ethan even mentioned that the human race is never monogamous. He said that his relationship with his present wife is quite thrilling and he is committed to that. Hawk believes that a relationship has to be more than just being faithful to each other and that it is not the most important thing.

Well, celebrities can give various excuses when a relationship is broken, but a statement like humans are not monogamous could be a shocking one especially to the fans. Of course, a celebrity has a bit of responsibility towards the society, and that’s why they are expected to have a fairy tale love story with only a single hero and heroine. (Source:Huffingtonpost.com;Zimbio.com)

TILDA SWINTON

She is a British actress, model, and an artist as well. She resides in a mansion in Scotland along with her twins, father, playwright John Byrne and her lover Sandro Kopp. When asked, she said that they all live like a single large family. She clearly says that this is quite a ‘sane’ arrangement and there are no hidden difficulties that she is trying to hide from the public.

Tilda is living with her lover who is twenty years younger to her. But that really hasn’t been a negative experience on their bonding so far. She met Sandro Kopp while she was shooting for the Chronicles of Narnia in 2004. John is the father of Tilda’s twins. In concerns of his living arrangements, though he lives in the house, at the start it tended to be only when she had to be away for work. That's when he would step up. Now Sandro moved into their house and is sharing the same roof. Out of all these arrangements, Tilda never believes that the arrangement is unconventional.

Tilda said in an interview with Daily Mail that life does not have to be complicated. Only when complications arise, you should then be prepared to handle it. (Source:Dailymail.co.uk, Harpersbazaar.com, Zimbio.com)

CAMERON DIAZ

Cameron Diaz is a retired actress, author, producer and fashion model. She is famous for voicing the character of Princess Fiona in the Shrek series. She is married to Benji Madden. They are planning on adopting a child to complete their family. She has a perfect message for the single ladies and suggests that they don't equate happiness to finding a husband. She mentioned in an interview with In Style magazine that no human can be naturally monogamous. She further added that we live in a society where people have the same basic instinct like that of animals.

We get that, but we hope she knows that with children come more responsibilities. So even though we all have needs and wants, that changes when you decide to take on a life. She and Benji Madden make a good couple, but there are some questions which are unanswerable. Diaz also dated Jared Leto, Justin Timberlake, and even Alex Rodriguez, the baseball star. She claims that she was trying to follow the mindset of a character in the movie called ‘The Other Woman', and even wanted to try and blend herself with the character and make a new mindset for herself. (Source: Eonline.com, Express.co.uk, Zimbio.com)

HUGH GRANT

He is an American actor and film producer who received a Golden Globe, BAFTA and honorary Cesar for his work so far. The 55-year-old actor was interviewed on Howard Stern’s show, and he said that marriage can be unromantic. When he was questioned on whether or not people could have a happy and successful relationship for over 40 years, he said no. In fact, the actor even mentioned how sometimes, acting out in a marriage is the only way to have a successful marriage.

He seems to believe that the idea of marriage is good in theory, and may have worked in the past when we look at our history. But when people tie the knot, they are essentially closing themselves off from other people which isn't good. Hugh himself was never married but he has been involved in many relationships. He dated Elizabeth Hurley for a long thirteen years and then finally got split in 2013. He has fathered four children; two with Tinglan Hong and another two with Anna Eberstein

Like all celebrities, he has been shamed by the media for one thing or another, but the fact of the matter is, what is most shocking to us about Hugh is how he feels about marriage. (Source: People.com, Zimbio.com)

SIENNA MILLER

Sienna Miller is an American actress, fashion designer, and model. She was nominated for a BAFTA rising star award in 2008 and a Golden Globe Award for the best actress. Her fiancée was Jude Law. Sienna has her own ideas about monogamy. While being interviewed by Rolling Stone in the new issue, she said that monogamy is an overrated virtue. She even feels that humans are no lesser than animals.

Maybe she feels this way because of the scandal involving her then boyfriend. He strayed in all the wrong ways, leaving her heartbroken.  She told the media that it was a horrible experience for her as, because of it, she will always just be known as yet another Hollywood girlfriend who got their heart shattered. The media will never think of her in another way because of it.

Even celebrities get their heart torn to pieces, as we can clearly see from this event. It must be hard to be a struggling actress, and even have something like this happen to you, but she seems to have persisted. Sienna is a strong woman, and she admits that she has her own ways of handling awkward things in life. (Source: People.com, Zimbio.com)

DOLLY PARTON

Dolly Parton is an American actress, songwriter, record producer, and actress. She is a woman of immense spirit who has a number of great qualities and is known primarily for her country music. She is the winner of nine Grammy Awards, two Country Music Awards, three American Music Awards and many more.

Dolly has a different idea of monogamy. She mentions that during the last 50 years of her career, she has been with a number of lovers, but nobody compares to her husband, Carl Dean, even though they have definitely had their troubles throughout their relationship. But then again, lots of people do. Of course, back in the day though, she liked being single and available.

She openly said that men are her weakness, irrespective of what they look like. She is just having fun flirting with them, but her husband Carl Dean knows that she will always come back home regardless of whatever happens outside their house. Dolly knows that’s she is pretty and flirting is just her habit. Many people would likely not be okay with that particular situation, but that does not seem to be the case for Dolly. She is a lucky woman! (Source: Dailymail.co.uk, Zimbio.com)

GWYNETH PALTROW

Gwyneth is an American singer, food writer, and actress as well. She’s known for her performance in Shakespeare in Love and other notable movies. She is the winner of Academy Awards and Golden Globe awards. In terms of how she regards relationships, she came out of the woods a few years ago when she was being interviewed by Express. She mentioned that she thought people being unfaithful is not a big issue for her. At the time, she even said if it were to happen to her, then she would have forgiven him.

Interestingly, her marriage with Chris Martin has ended, which to some was no shock. But she mentioned that divorce doesn’t necessarily mean that their relationship is a failure. She officially declared her engagement with Brad Falchuk in 2018, and they ended up getting married in secret. She said that considering where she is now in her life, she has started to accept the fact that relationships are a lot more complex than people realize. Luckily for her, she found the man she wanted to be with, and that all that seems to matter in the end to her. (Source: Theguardian.com, Justjared.com, Zimbio.com)

SHAILENE WOODLEY

She is an American actress and activist, and is mostly known for her role in the Divergent series. Her take on the issue of monogamy has actually shaken her fans. When she was being interviewed by Marie Clarie, Shailene told that she cannot foresee herself spending even a season of love with a person. She said that she believes no human is genetically compliant to be with a person throughout their life. Woodley even mentioned that she doesn’t consider gender while falling in love. She further added that she never minds being insecure with a person, because if they can't accept that, they can't accept you.

She has been rumored to date a lot of people, and she has come out a few times to admit some of these relationships, but regardless of the fact, it does not change how she truly feels about monogamy. It is very possible that she might stay alone forever, not because no one will love her, but because she chooses to be that way. Or maybe she just greatly enjoys playing the field. She’s young and pretty. This might be the right time that she will want to interact with multiple men and women. It is her life, and no one, not even Hollywood can tell her how to live it. (Source: Abcnews.go.com, Zimbio.com)

ALAN CUMMING

He is a Scottish-American actor, singer, producer, director, and activist who appeared in various films and even plays. During an interview, he spoke about his family and his idea of marriage. The 48-year-old actor admits that he enjoys both men and women. He told the Huffington Post that he has a healthy appetite and also a healthy imagination. He has been in long-term relationships with both men and women, as he chooses to follow his heart and not what society expects of him. He does not have a prejudice against anyone and chooses to talk about love rather than anything else.

He clearly had a modern view of love and marriage long before other people did, and that may have been in part due to the fact that he loves more than one gender. He has starred in many films where he addresses these very topics, including unconventional marriages. Allan has no reservations when he talks about same gender marriage or anything that concerns the rights of his community. He definitely is not afraid to talk about monogamy and why it does not fit with him. He even told the media that he doesn’t feel the necessity of being a father. (Source: Fourtwonine.com, Huffingtonpost.com, Instinctmagazine.com)

SIDNEY HICKS AND HIS WIFE MO'NIQUE

Sidney Hicks is a famous producer and actor who is famous for running shows like The Horror Show, The Five and Interwoven. He is married to Oscar winner Mo’Nique since 2006, and they are parents to three children. When Mo'Nique was asked about her relationship with her hubby, she said that the couple has an understanding with each other. She explained that this particular arrangement she has with her hubby was her idea. Sidney says that he is not one to control his wife, Mo'Nique. The couple was questioned on the Andy Copen show about their unconventional marriage, and they said that they had nothing to hide from the public.

According to Mo'Nique, although their relationship with each other is precious and sacred, they are brave enough to admit to each other that they need to step outside the boundaries that monogamy gives people. Mo'Nique allows her husband to stray every once and a while, although she does not partake it in herself. Their relationship is still successful after all this time, even though they do that. Her husband agrees with her views, but also doesn't put down monogamy, and mentions how if that is what works for people then that is fantastic. (Source: Straightfromthea.com, Usmagazine.com, Zimbio.com)

SHIRLEY MACLAINE

Shirley MacLaine is an American television, film, and theatre actress. She is the winner of Academy award and 40th AFI Life Achievement Award and also Kennedy Center Honors. While she was being interviewed by the People magazine and Entertainment Weekly, Shirley explained how her marriage to Steve Parker is different than what was expected. She mentioned in an interview with Jess Cagle that they used to practice open marriage in 1954. She said that while her husband lived in Japan, she lived in America, and they maintained their open relationship, but nobody understood that. Now that her present husband is 28 years her junior, they are more of friends and less of lovers. Definitely, as the age gap dictates, they are having more of a mental than of a physical relationship. She gave birth to a daughter, Sachi Parker in 1982 who was almost raised up by her father, Steve Parker.

She even worked with screen legends like Alfred Hitchcock, Dean Martin, and Frank Sinatra. She said that she was attracted to all talented men. She also mentioned that she never has the urge to please anybody and that she didn’t even know where that instinct came from. (Source: People.com, Genconnectu.com, Zimbio.com)

HUGH HEFNER

He is an American businessman, magazine publisher and founder-editor of the Playboy magazine. He used to be the CCO of the Playboy Enterprises, which is the publishing group of the magazine. Hefner promoted himself as a bon vivant, one who is all into the lifestyle he promotes. He was famous for being with young women and treating them like objects.

He dated seven young women almost concurrently. The famous names are – Sandy, Bentley, Brande Rodriguez, Izabella, Tina Marie Jordan, Holly, Bridget, and Kendra. He filed for divorce from Conrad almost after eleven years of separation. He said that marriage was only good in concerns of his children, that it is just a convenience in order to raise healthy children. The idea of monogamy, however, is something people wish for and cannot get.

He once preferred carrying young women in the Playhouse mansion, the blonder, the bustier meant it was better for him. He became the king of women, and the man that every man aspired to be. Of course, there are multiple scandals that involve him, but at the end of the day, everyone mourned when he passed. (Source: Eonline.com;Zimbio.com)

CHARLIE SHEEN

Charlie Sheen is an American actor who appeared in films like Platoon, Young Guns, Eight Men Out, Major League, Hot Shots and many more. He has been married three times with five children and a grandchild. In January 1990, his fiancée Kelly Preston who broke off her engagement to him. He dated a number of adult film actresses. When he was interviewed by a magazine for some stories, he said that his life was perfect. He even called the Playboy magazine owner Heffner as an amateur in this regard. He is the one who believes that monogamy is merely an impossible standard to impose on people, and that he has had enough of marriage and will not subject himself to that again.

With three marriages and several girlfriends, Charlie never lost focus in life. He steadily rose in his career and did enormous amounts of charity work with the money he earned from his jobs. His family life is also well-spread, and he never seems to mind what people say behind his back. (Source: Hollywoodreporter.com, Zimbio.com)

WHOOPI GOLDBERG

She is an American actress, author, comedian and television host. She has been nominated 13 times for the Emmy Award, Grammy Award, and of course an Academy Award. She is the second black woman winning the Academy Award dedicated to acting. She’s been married three times and had relationships with people like Timothy Dalton and Ted Danson. Goldberg decided that she’s actually happy outside a relationship.

It’s been seen that women born in 1970’s are married within forty years of age, and those who are born in 1980 are married multiple times. She has adopted the modern approach to romanticism. She says that if somebody tells her that she is what completes him, it is a sign for her to run. Goldberg says that men love her, but she was never meant for a relationship. According to her observation, although women have traveled the tough way of 100 years to attaining independence and empowerment, they depend on man’s love for security. If she chooses to remain outside a man’s love or monogamous relation, then it remains like a relative anathema.

Well, if everybody would have been like Goldberg, then there would have been no requirement of divorce lawyers. There would have been new possibilities and broader definitions of love, and happiness. (Source: Telegragh.co.uk, Zimbio.com)

TOM FORD

He is an American film writer, producer, scriptwriter and fashion designer. He used to be the creative director of Gucci and Yves Saint Lauren. Ford is married to Richard Buckley, the former editor-in-chief of Vogue magazine. While his family lived in Italy, he used to be in New York for the sake of his career. Ford was interviewed multiple times, and he said that his lover was Ian Falconer. Although they broke up, he is a close friend to Falconer, Ford added. In the movie The Single Man, Ford lent Falconer’s last name to the title character. He advocated the leadership of same-gender marriage in the United States. Ford mentioned that he preferred the term "Civil partnership" instead of marriage, as marriage is a term that is associated with religion. He defines the term ‘monogamy’ as artificial.

When you are fond of talented people and want to have a relationship with all of them, then you will definitely not be a great fan of monogamy. He met young talented people and remembers them even after all these years; so evidently a man such as himself would not support monogamous marital relations. (Source: Flare.com, Zimbio.com)

MARIA BELLO

She is an American actress and writer. She is known for her television series role in soap opera shows. She has a son with her ex-boyfriend, Dan Mac Dermott. She says that monogamy is a big fat lie. She mentioned that the whole idea of monogamy is nonsensical. She said that in the maximum household, seventy percent people are having extramarital relationships. She said that those who aren't doing that, definitely want to, and are likely finding other ways to keep themselves busy. She has definitely become known for speaking directly from the heart because of comments like this.

She never went for a permanent relationship but depended on her boyfriend and even had a child. Well, only a confident and talented woman can have the guts to challenge a man and not be in a committed relationship. She has been known to keep men on their toes, keeping them guessing about her and her decisions. Although she is nearly forty years old now, she continues to say that she will not ever engage in marriage, because she likes who she is and the life she is leading. Really, that is all that matters in the end. (Source: Esquire.com, Zimbio.com)

MARGARET CHO

She is an American actress, songwriter, standup comedian, author and fashion designer. She is often criticized for her views on many things. She married Al Ridenour. The marriage was defined by her to be conventional and conservative. She says that they as a couple were quite weird and people thought that it was impossible for them to have a conventional marriage. They ended up being separated in September 2014. Cho is also a lover of both genders, and she has a great deal of experience in the field of polygamy and alternative lifestyle.

She said in an interview in Huffington Post that it's not possible to tie a knot to a man and remain monogamous. In many cases, the marriages do not survive, including her own. She openly commented that people who love both genders cannot be monogamous and that is because of the fact that they love more than one gender. She mentioned that they generally do not stay in relationships for very long, and the fact that she did is an exception. She explained on the SiriusXM Progress that a woman looks for respect in a relationship and when she finds it's lacking, she generally walks away. With the obvious backlash that came from that, Cho clarified that she was not speaking for everyone, but just for certain people.  (Source: Huffingtonpost.com, Zimbio.com)