Heather Graham Says She Feels ‘Glad’ to be Child-free

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Actress Heather Graham recently discussed her choice to remain childless and its effect on her life. Throughout various stages of her life, Graham has been romantically linked to her Diggstown co-star James Woods, musician Adam Ant, screenwriter Yaniv Raz, and the late actor Heath Ledger. Currently, she is said to be in a relationship with snowboarder John de Neufville.

Heather Graham talks about not having kids

Graham shared that she’s content without children for approximately 80% of her time, as she expressed during an interview with The Guardian. To put it another way, she often feels grateful and content about not having kids, enjoying her freedom, and feeling good about the choice, while admitting that perhaps 20% of the time, she ponders what life might be like if she did have children. She emphasized the importance of appreciating the life one has.

Actress from ‘The Swingers’ expressed her appreciation for women who boldly challenge societal expectations and choose their unique paths. “I find it inspiring that an increasing number of women are voicing their wish to not have children,” Graham stated, further questioning the conventional wisdom that one must procreate. She pondered, “But why? If you’re not catering to others’ desires, what is truly your heart’s desire?

55-year-old Graham has been acting since the 1980s. She’s starred in movies such as License to Drive (1988), Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Boogie Nights, Bowfinger, and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999).

Furthermore, she took on the character Annie Blackburn in David Lynch’s Twin Peaks and its 1992 prequel film, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. She also delved into various roles, including Dr. Molly Clock on Scrubs, Diane Duran on Angie Tribeca, and Judalon Smyth on Law & Order True Crime.

On multiple occasions, Graham has openly shared with the media about her choice to remain childless. In a private conversation with PEOPLE magazine, she articulated that she doesn’t feel like she’s missing out because she doesn’t have kids. In her view, people follow diverse life paths and it’s crucial to accept and appreciate the path one is on.

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2025-04-29 13:41