Janney: No regrets on choosing life over kids

Allison Janney recently shared candid thoughts on her life choices, specifically her decision to not have children or marry. During a podcast appearance on August 11th, the actress, who is 66, reflected on her past long-term relationships and her experience consulting a fertility specialist in her 40s.

Janney admitted she initially believed women could have children until around age 50. However, the fertility doctor informed her that the odds were not in her favor for conceiving at her age. The doctor's observation about her partner's absence also served as a significant sign for Janney.

She further elaborated on feeling lonely within some past relationships, realizing they were not the right fit. Janney mentioned that societal expectations of marriage influenced her younger self, but the profound loneliness of being with someone and feeling alone ultimately steered her away from that path.

In a prior April 2021 interview, Janney had also stated she had no regrets about not marrying or having children. She articulated that while she might have had kids with the right partner at the right time, her primary reason for not pursuing parenthood was her uncertainty about wanting children. She now focuses on self-discovery and is open to sharing her life with someone, but is confident in her ability to find happiness regardless.