Mackenzie Phillips reveals 15 years of celibacy, while Sharon Stone and Teri Hatcher open up about dating, love and choosing their own terms for love.
Mackenzie Phillips is opening up about her private life, revealing she has been celibate for 15 years as Sharon Stone and Teri Hatcher also rethink romance.
The 66-year-old One Day at a Time actress made the candid revelation during an appearance on Valerie Bertinelli’s Getting Naked podcast, explaining that her increasingly private lifestyle has made dating a distant priority.
Mackenzie Phillips reveals 15 years of celibacy
Phillips explained that although she was once highly extroverted, years of socializing eventually left her emotionally drained.
She said she would return home after busy days with no energy left to interact with anyone and realized that being alone was how she needed to recharge.
That realization eventually led to a major change in her romantic life.
Phillips revealed that she has been celibate for 15 years, a decision she had not previously discussed publicly.
The actress also made clear that she does not currently date.
Phillips said she has experienced enough sexual relationships in her lifetime and now feels comfortable caring for herself and maintaining a quieter lifestyle.
Phillips says she is comfortable alone
The actress described herself as someone who now values privacy, solitude and personal healing.
Rather than looking for a romantic partner, Phillips said she has focused on taking care of the parts of herself that have been hurt or wounded.
Her comments reflect a broader shift in how she approaches relationships after three marriages.
Phillips was previously married to music manager Jeff Sessler, guitarist Shane Fontayne and Keith Levenson. Her marriage to Levenson ended in divorce in 2007.
Valerie Bertinelli, who hosted the conversation, also revealed that she has experienced periods of celibacy, saying she has not been physically intimate for almost two years.
Sharon Stone is also choosing celibacy
Phillips’ revelation comes as Sharon Stone has also spoken publicly about stepping away from casual romance.
The Basic Instinct star recently said she has been celibate for “quite a while” and is no longer interested in relationships that are primarily physical.
Stone explained that she wants a genuine companion rather than someone simply seeking sex.
“I’ve had loves in my life, but I don’t think I’ve had the great love of my life,” Stone said, reflecting on her romantic history.
The actress has been married twice, to producer Michael Greenburg and journalist Phil Bronstein, but said she remains hopeful about finding a meaningful relationship.
With her children now grown, Stone said she is looking for a deeper emotional connection rather than casual encounters.
Teri Hatcher has stopped dating
Teri Hatcher has also revealed that romance is not currently a major part of her life.
The Desperate Housewives and Lois & Clark star, 61, recently said she has not been on a date in about seven years.
Hatcher said she remains open-hearted and would never completely rule out meeting someone, but she does not actively date or look for dates.
The actress said she has a large circle of longtime friends and is content with her current lifestyle.
She previously joked that dating no longer feels as appealing as it once did, saying she now looks at potential partners and wonders about the practical realities of growing older together.
Hollywood stars rethink romance
Phillips, Stone and Hatcher have each arrived at their current relationship choices for different reasons, but their comments reflect a common theme: being single does not necessarily mean being unhappy.
For Phillips, solitude has become an important part of maintaining her emotional well-being. Stone is holding out for a meaningful companion, while Hatcher says she is happy with her friendships and life outside dating.
Their candid admissions also challenge the idea that celebrities must constantly be linked to romantic partners.
Instead, all three actresses have emphasized independence, personal fulfillment and choosing relationships — or celibacy — on their own terms.
For Mackenzie Phillips, 15 years without sex or dating appears to be less about giving something up and more about embracing the peaceful, private life she wants.
And as Sharon Stone and Teri Hatcher continue to rethink romance in their own ways, their stories highlight how Hollywood stars are increasingly speaking openly about choosing themselves first.
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