Kurt Russell and Goldie Hawn have been one of Hollywood’s most beloved couples for over four decades. While they’ve enjoyed enduring love and a deep connection, they’ve never prioritized getting married. In a recent interview with Variety, they shed light on their decision and what keeps their relationship thriving.
The pressure to marry was something the couple faced in the late ’80s, even though they had already been together for a few years. Russell, 71, recalled how they were constantly asked about when they would tie the knot, to which they responded, “Why does anybody care about that?”
They even consulted their children to gauge their feelings on the matter, and the kids didn’t seem to care either. As a result, they never felt the need to formalize their relationship with marriage.
Hawn, 77, and Russell have been together since 1983, making them one of Hollywood’s longest-standing couples. Their secret to lasting love, they say, is simple: you just have to want to be together.
Hawn emphasized this point in a previous interview with PEOPLE, saying, “I don’t think there’s any way other than do it.”
Russell echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that a marriage certificate wouldn’t change anything for them. He humorously remarked that even after 40 years together, it still wasn’t enough to make them say, “Well, I guess…”.
For them, the essence of their relationship goes beyond marital status. It’s about the connection between the people involved, their willingness to stay together, and the joy and excitement they find in each other’s company.
Throughout their time together, they’ve not only built a life but also shared the screen in movies like “Overboard.” They’ve blended their families, welcomed their son Wyatt Russell, and become proud grandparents to seven grandchildren.
Their love continues to grow, even without the formality of marriage. Goldie Hawn expressed this sentiment in a heartfelt birthday tribute to Kurt Russell, stating, “No, we never got married, but one thing that continues to grow is our love.”
She affectionately described him as a “wild one, brilliant, lovable, childlike, perfectly maddening, a father supreme, and deeply funny.” In her eyes, life wouldn’t be the same without him at any age. Their unconventional love story remains an inspiring testament to the enduring power of love, regardless of traditional norms.