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Catherine O'Hara's dating rules: Not marrying meant no second date!
30 Jan
Summary
- Actress Catherine O'Hara did not pursue relationships beyond one date.
- She believed in only dating if marriage was a potential outcome.
- O'Hara was married to production designer Bo Welch since 1992.
Beloved actress Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in Home Alone and Schitt's Creek, revealed her unconventional approach to dating in a 2025 interview. O'Hara, who passed away on January 30th at the age of 71, stated that she would not continue dating someone if she didn't envision eventual marriage.
Her dating strategy was direct: if a first date didn't suggest a lifelong commitment, she considered the relationship over. This often meant simply not answering the phone, a precursor to modern ghosting.
O'Hara married production designer Bo Welch in 1992. She expressed contentment with her choice, noting that despite potential missteps, she felt she had married the right person.
