Celebrity Sex: 9 Stars Weigh In On Monogamy

Celebs Sound Off On Sex And Cheating

In a society where infidelity is commonplace, many people have begun to ask themselves: is monogamy realistic?

Some experts point to scientific evidence that demonstrates that humans are not designed to commit themselves to one sexual partner for a lifetime. Others believe monogamy is a moral choice we can make, though it may not be an easy one to stand by.

Celebrities may not be known for their ability to maintain monogamous relationships, but they sure have a lot to say about them anyway. Below, nine stars sound off on the issue.

Celebrities Weigh In On Monogamy
(01 of09)
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"Oh, I think you can be [monogamous]. I think it's a lie to say you're enjoying it."- Bill Maher, Larry King Live (2000) (credit:Getty Images)
(02 of09)
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“I don’t think it’s a natural instinct for human beings, but it doesn’t mean I don’t believe in monogamy or true love. I believe in finding a soulmate. I’ve always been in monogamous relationships. I would never want to be in an open one. It’d be too awful. Monogamy can be hard work for some people. I don’t think it applies to everybody, and I don’t think a lot of people can do it.”- Scarlett Johansson, Cosmopolitan (2008) (credit:Getty Images)
(03 of09)
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"It's very nice for raising kids, but the notion that monogamy lasts forever is a wish!"- Hugh Hefner, E! (2009) (credit:Getty Images)
(04 of09)
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"I was talking to my friend recently about monogamy—is it feasible, is it realistic? I resolved that there isn’t really a better model. We just can’t shake monogamy. It definitely demands a kind of rigor and discipline and selflessness. But it’s also fun.”- Claire Danes, BlackBook (2009) (credit:Getty Images)
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"The whole idea of monogamy is nonsensical to me. I suppose I understand the idea of a lifelong helpmate and friend. But when you have to stay sexually monogamous to this one person, I think it's usually a big fat lie. Read the statistics. Seventy percent of people are having affairs. And if they're not, they're jerking off to porn every night."- Maria Bello, Esquire (2006)
(06 of09)
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“I think that monogamy is artificial. I do not think it’s something that comes naturally to us . . . The relationship I’ve been in for 18 years—I don’t even want to get into this because he’s going to read this and I’m going to be in so much shit!” - Tom Ford, Arena (credit:Getty Images)
(07 of09)
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"Absolutely it can be done. Do I believe it's realistic? No, I don't. I believe that we as people have the power to make it happen. I will not disrespect my husband and stray." - Kate Hudson, "Access Hollywood" (2005) (credit:Getty Images)
(08 of09)
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“I am a great romantic – but I also think you can be a romantic and a realist. Life is complicated and long and I know people that I respect and admire and look up to who have had extra-marital affairs. It’s like we’re flawed – we’re human beings and sometimes you make choices that other people are going to judge. That’s their problem, but I really think that the more I live my life, the more I learn not to judge people for what they do. I think we’re all trying our best but life is complicated.”- Gwyneth Paltrow,Venice Film Festival (2011) (credit:Getty Images)
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"I think that a lot of people cheat, they don't tell that they're cheating. I think that there's a great promise to believe you can be with one person only for the rest of your life."- Goldie Hawn, The View (2005) (credit:Getty Images)

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