These Are the Stars Who Decided Against Marriage

Vanessa Paradis, the enchanting French actress and singer, shared a 14-year partnership with Johnny Depp from 1998 to 2012, during which they welcomed two children but never tied the knot. Their decision not to marry may have shielded Paradis from the turbulence that followed Depp’s later relationships.

Paradis found her fairy-tale ending in a twist of fate, marrying director Samuel Benchetrit in 2018. Her journey reflects grace and resilience. She navigates life’s twists and turns with elegance while continuing to shine as both a celebrated artist and a devoted mother to Lily-Rose and Jack Depp.