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SmartLess drew online criticism after Jason Bateman asked Charli XCX if she wanted to have children; she said she doesn’t want kids, and some fans accused Bateman of pressuring a guest or not researching the guest, while others defended the show’s spontaneous interview format and noted it’s part of the program’s broader style.
A new study by Michigan State University has confirmed that 20.9% of adults in Michigan do not want children, which closely matches the earlier estimate of 21.6%. The study used data from a representative sample of 1,000 adults who completed MSU’s State of the State Survey. The researchers found that being child-free is somewhat more common among adults who identify as male, white, or who have always been single. The study also found no evidence that older child-free adults experience any more life regret than older parents. The researchers said this group warrants more attention, particularly as reproductive rights are being eroded.
A TikTok video of a 42-year-old childfree woman dancing in the streets of New York while sharing negative comments she has received for being "a childless 42 year old" has gone viral. The video has garnered over 2.7 million views and 343,000 likes. The woman hopes to address ageism in her videos and inspire her followers to engage in constructive conversations about the stigmas that surround getting older. She wants people to know that life without kids still can be fulfilling and happy.
Actress Heather Graham, 53, has spoken out about her decision not to have children, saying she feels "free" and that "the universe gives you someone or something to nurture." Graham, who has never been married, believes that if you're meant to have kids, you have them, and if not, you find something else to nurture. She is currently focused on producing and getting behind the camera in her career, and is planning to turn Liane Moriarty's book, "Hypnotist's Love Story," into a television show.