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More celebrities abstain from sex before marriage than you might think.Before tying the knot with modelHailey Baldwin Bieber,Justin Bieberonceopened up toVogueabout having a “legitimate problem with sex,” saying his relationship with God led him to remain celibate for nearly a year before the couple reconnected in June 2018."[God] doesn’t ask us not to have sex for himbecause he wants rules and stuff," the “Peaches” singer explained. “He’s like, I’m trying to protect you from hurt and pain. I think sex can cause a lot of pain.“The Biebers aren’t alone in this philosophy of practicing chastity.Julianne HoughandTim Tebowhave both spoken about their commitment to remaining chaste until their nuptials, whereasSarah DrewandTina Feyhave cited their religious beliefs as a source of inspiration to wait until their wedding day.See what these stars and more have said about not having sex before marriage.
More celebrities abstain from sex before marriage than you might think.
Before tying the knot with modelHailey Baldwin Bieber,Justin Bieberonceopened up toVogueabout having a “legitimate problem with sex,” saying his relationship with God led him to remain celibate for nearly a year before the couple reconnected in June 2018.
“[God] doesn’t ask us not to have sex for himbecause he wants rules and stuff,” the “Peaches” singer explained. “He’s like, I’m trying to protect you from hurt and pain. I think sex can cause a lot of pain.”
The Biebers aren’t alone in this philosophy of practicing chastity.
Julianne HoughandTim Tebowhave both spoken about their commitment to remaining chaste until their nuptials, whereasSarah DrewandTina Feyhave cited their religious beliefs as a source of inspiration to wait until their wedding day.
See what these stars and more have said about not having sex before marriage.
Victoria Fullervictoria fuller/instagramVictoria Fuller, who competed forPeter Weber’s heart on season 24 ofThe Bachelor, revealed on theClick Bait with Bachelor Nationpodcast that she has since joined a nondenominational church andplans to save herself for marriage.“I grew up so Catholic that everything I did was judged, or I always felt like I was doing something wrong. I never felt accepted,” she said. “And then I was just opened to this world where God is so good, and he forgives.““It’s kind of funny because now my two biggest questions when I go on a date are, ‘What’s your relationship with the Lord?’ and ‘What are your intentions?’ " Fuller added. “And, to me, that’s just everything at this point. So it has changed. Before, I don’t think my relationships really revolved around that and, so now, it is interesting.”
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Victoria Fuller, who competed forPeter Weber’s heart on season 24 ofThe Bachelor, revealed on theClick Bait with Bachelor Nationpodcast that she has since joined a nondenominational church andplans to save herself for marriage.
“I grew up so Catholic that everything I did was judged, or I always felt like I was doing something wrong. I never felt accepted,” she said. “And then I was just opened to this world where God is so good, and he forgives.”
“It’s kind of funny because now my two biggest questions when I go on a date are, ‘What’s your relationship with the Lord?’ and ‘What are your intentions?’ " Fuller added. “And, to me, that’s just everything at this point. So it has changed. Before, I don’t think my relationships really revolved around that and, so now, it is interesting.”
Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin BieberJustin Bieber/InstagramIn a February 2019interview withVogue, Justin revealed that he and his wife, Hailey, waited untiltheir September 2018 New York City courthouse weddingto do the deed.“Sometimes people have sex because they don’t feel good enough. Because they lack self-worth,” he said. “Women do that, and guys do that.”“I wanted to rededicate myself to God in that way because I really felt it was better for the condition of my soul,” he added. “And I believe that God blessed me with Hailey as a result. There are perks. You get rewarded for good behavior.”
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In a February 2019interview withVogue, Justin revealed that he and his wife, Hailey, waited untiltheir September 2018 New York City courthouse weddingto do the deed.
“Sometimes people have sex because they don’t feel good enough. Because they lack self-worth,” he said. “Women do that, and guys do that.”
“I wanted to rededicate myself to God in that way because I really felt it was better for the condition of my soul,” he added. “And I believe that God blessed me with Hailey as a result. There are perks. You get rewarded for good behavior.”
Yvonne OrjiRandy Shropshire/GettyPlaying her character onInsecuremight’ve required filming sex scenes, butYvonne Orjiherself is waiting to tie the knot before having sex in real life. In August 2017, the actress told PEOPLEher faith inspired her to make the decision, long before she got her big break on the HBO show. “Before any of [the fame] happened, I sat down with myself and with God and thought, when I make it, how do you want me to represent you while I’m here?” she said. “It was like, okay, I know why I’m here. It’s to make you proud.”
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Playing her character onInsecuremight’ve required filming sex scenes, butYvonne Orjiherself is waiting to tie the knot before having sex in real life. In August 2017, the actress told PEOPLEher faith inspired her to make the decision, long before she got her big break on the HBO show. “Before any of [the fame] happened, I sat down with myself and with God and thought, when I make it, how do you want me to represent you while I’m here?” she said. “It was like, okay, I know why I’m here. It’s to make you proud.”
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ForCosmopolitan South Africa’s February 2017 issue,Ciaraopened up onwhy she decided to wait to have sexuntil marryingRussell Wilson.
“I really believe that when you focus on a friendship, you have the opportunity to build a strong foundation for a relationship — and once you know you’re really great friends and you’re what we call ‘equally yoked,’ where you share the same values or the same outlook on life, it kind of sets the tone,” the “Goodies” singer told the magazine. “Knowing that you’ll always have the friendship and that you can always go back to it is very important, and very powerful.”
Andrew GrammerGregg DeGuire/WireImageAndy Grammerand his wife, fellow singer-songwriterAijia, married in 2012 — and the couple remained celibate until saying “I do.““I actually waited until I was married to have sex,” the “Honey, I’m Good” singerrevealed onThe Talkin 2016. “That was not without some porn, unfortunately.““I do think that, as a culture, we don’t understand the effects of that. I feel for men right now because it’s never been this easy to do something so destructive to yourself,” Grammer continued. “It makes my heart sad that we don’t quite understand how destructive that is, on a daily basis, that we can be doing to ourselves.”
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Andy Grammerand his wife, fellow singer-songwriterAijia, married in 2012 — and the couple remained celibate until saying “I do.”
“I actually waited until I was married to have sex,” the “Honey, I’m Good” singerrevealed onThe Talkin 2016. “That was not without some porn, unfortunately.”
“I do think that, as a culture, we don’t understand the effects of that. I feel for men right now because it’s never been this easy to do something so destructive to yourself,” Grammer continued. “It makes my heart sad that we don’t quite understand how destructive that is, on a daily basis, that we can be doing to ourselves.”
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Colton Dixon, who got his break on the 11th season ofAmerican Idol, married his wife, Annie, in January 2016, and their honeymoon was the first time they slept in the same bed together.
When dating, the two had decided that waiting to have sex until after marriage would make it more meaningful. “It wasnoteasy!” Dixon said. “But I believe sex was designed for marriage, and I knew it would be more meaningful to wait. That was something I grew up thinking and feeling, and I believe the Bible backs it up as well.”
Annie added: “It wasn’t because someone was telling me this is what you should do. Deep down in my heart, it felt like it was the right thing. And we’re really glad we did. We know God’s hand is on our marriage.”
Julianne HoughMatt Baron/BEI/ShutterstockIn 2008, the professional dancer and actress said she was sticking to her vow to remain a virgin until marriage. “I want to be with that special person,” she toldCosmoGIRL!in excerpts posted on ET online.“I think [the choice] to have sex before marriage is an individual one, but if you’re just with one person, it’s only for one good reason, and [waiting to have sex] will strengthen that relationship,” Hough added. “I’m not trying to preach consequences here, but I think when you say no, down the line it will be a better decision.“While she didn’t talk about her decision (or whether she stuck to it), Houghgot engagedto hockey playerBrooks Laichin August 2015. However, the dancer admitted they did have phone sex before tying the knot in 2017. (“But I’m really bad at it,” shetoldCosmopolitanin 2016. “I’ll get halfway through and start laughing. It’s an art. I applaud people who are good at it.")
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In 2008, the professional dancer and actress said she was sticking to her vow to remain a virgin until marriage. “I want to be with that special person,” she toldCosmoGIRL!in excerpts posted on ET online.
“I think [the choice] to have sex before marriage is an individual one, but if you’re just with one person, it’s only for one good reason, and [waiting to have sex] will strengthen that relationship,” Hough added. “I’m not trying to preach consequences here, but I think when you say no, down the line it will be a better decision.”
While she didn’t talk about her decision (or whether she stuck to it), Houghgot engagedto hockey playerBrooks Laichin August 2015. However, the dancer admitted they did have phone sex before tying the knot in 2017. (“But I’m really bad at it,” shetoldCosmopolitanin 2016. “I’ll get halfway through and start laughing. It’s an art. I applaud people who are good at it.")
Sean LoweKwaku AlstonIn March 2013, formerBachelorSean Loweand his now-wife,Catherine Giudici Lowe, told PEOPLE theywaited until after their wedding to be intimate. “From my perspective, I’ve lived life kind of selfishly for a long time,” he said. “Now, I’m going to try to live it the way I know to be right.“The two wed on Jan. 26, 2014, and share three children.
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In March 2013, formerBachelorSean Loweand his now-wife,Catherine Giudici Lowe, told PEOPLE theywaited until after their wedding to be intimate. “From my perspective, I’ve lived life kind of selfishly for a long time,” he said. “Now, I’m going to try to live it the way I know to be right.”
The two wed on Jan. 26, 2014, and share three children.
Jessica SimpsonJoe Buissink/WireImageJessica Simpsonhas never shied away from discussing her decision to wait until her 2002 wedding toNick Lacheyto consummate their love. “My virginity is something I stand strong in,” the outspoken star told PEOPLE in 2000. Added Lachey: “It’s not always easy. But I do respect it. Virginity can be cool and sexy.“The couple split in 2005, andtheir divorce was finalized a year later. Simpsonmarried former NFL player Eric Johnsonin 2014, and Lachey wed actress-modelVanessa Lachey(née Minnillo) in 2011.
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Jessica Simpsonhas never shied away from discussing her decision to wait until her 2002 wedding toNick Lacheyto consummate their love. “My virginity is something I stand strong in,” the outspoken star told PEOPLE in 2000. Added Lachey: “It’s not always easy. But I do respect it. Virginity can be cool and sexy.”
The couple split in 2005, andtheir divorce was finalized a year later. Simpsonmarried former NFL player Eric Johnsonin 2014, and Lachey wed actress-modelVanessa Lachey(née Minnillo) in 2011.
Tim TebowJulie Jacobson/APA devout Christian, the former NFL quarterback admitted tobeing a virgin and saving himself until marriagein a 2009 interview. Three years later, he toldVoguein 2012, “It’s about finding a girl who likes me for me, and not because of what I do, or who I am, or the name.”In 2016, he opened up about waiting to meet the right person. “I can’t wait, but I think it’s something that I’ll have to trust God for,” he told PEOPLE at the time. “He’ll bring someone along at the right time. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t want it, though!”
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A devout Christian, the former NFL quarterback admitted tobeing a virgin and saving himself until marriagein a 2009 interview. Three years later, he toldVoguein 2012, “It’s about finding a girl who likes me for me, and not because of what I do, or who I am, or the name.”
In 2016, he opened up about waiting to meet the right person. “I can’t wait, but I think it’s something that I’ll have to trust God for,” he told PEOPLE at the time. “He’ll bring someone along at the right time. But that doesn’t mean that I don’t want it, though!”
Tamera Mowry-HousleyJeff Kravitz/FilmMagicBeforeTamera Mowryand Adam Housleytied the knotin May 2011, the couple opted to stay celibate in a nod to their faith. “We felt God wanted us to do it,” shetoldEbonyin October 2012. “Whenever you’re feeling discouraged just pray together.”
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BeforeTamera Mowryand Adam Housleytied the knotin May 2011, the couple opted to stay celibate in a nod to their faith. “We felt God wanted us to do it,” shetoldEbonyin October 2012. “Whenever you’re feeling discouraged just pray together.”
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Adriana LimaRandy Brooke/WireImage; Inset: Axelle Woussen/Bauer-GriffinWhile dating NBA star Marko Jarić in 2006, former Victoria’s Secret supermodelAdriana Limaemphaticallydeclared toGQ, “Sex is foraftermarriage,” adding that her boyfriends “have to respect that this is my choice. If there’s no respect, that means they don’t want me.“Three years later, the devout Catholic and her basketball-playing beaueloped on Valentine’s Dayin 2009. (The two split in 2014 after five years together and share two children.)
Adriana Lima
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While dating NBA star Marko Jarić in 2006, former Victoria’s Secret supermodelAdriana Limaemphaticallydeclared toGQ, “Sex is foraftermarriage,” adding that her boyfriends “have to respect that this is my choice. If there’s no respect, that means they don’t want me.”
Three years later, the devout Catholic and her basketball-playing beaueloped on Valentine’s Dayin 2009. (The two split in 2014 after five years together and share two children.)
Ali LandryDenise Truscello/WireImagePreviously married toMario Lopez,Ali Landrytook her time with her second husband, Alejandro Monteverde, whom she wed in 2006. “I was just treading lightly, and did not want to make any mistakes in this relationship,” she said on a March 2012 episode ofThe Wendy Williams Show. “We abstained from having sex until we got married.”
Ali Landry
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Previously married toMario Lopez,Ali Landrytook her time with her second husband, Alejandro Monteverde, whom she wed in 2006. “I was just treading lightly, and did not want to make any mistakes in this relationship,” she said on a March 2012 episode ofThe Wendy Williams Show. “We abstained from having sex until we got married.”
Mariah Carey and Nick CannonDuring their 2008 courtship,Mariah CareyandNick Cannonabstained from sex until their wedding night. “We both have similar beliefs, and I just thought that it would be so much more special if we waited until after we were married,” Careytold London’sDaily Mirror. “And it was, and it still is.” (The couple split in 2014 but remain committed to co-parenting their twins,Monroe and Moroccan.)
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
During their 2008 courtship,Mariah CareyandNick Cannonabstained from sex until their wedding night. “We both have similar beliefs, and I just thought that it would be so much more special if we waited until after we were married,” Careytold London’sDaily Mirror. “And it was, and it still is.” (The couple split in 2014 but remain committed to co-parenting their twins,Monroe and Moroccan.)
Lolo JonesEric Gay/AP"It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Harder than training for the Olympics,” U.S. track and field star Lolo Jonestold HBO’sReal Sports with Bryant Gumbelin May 2012 of saving herself for marriage. “I’ve been tempted. I’ve had guys tell me … ‘Hey, you know, if you have sex, it’ll help you run faster.’ "
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“It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life. Harder than training for the Olympics,” U.S. track and field star Lolo Jonestold HBO’sReal Sports with Bryant Gumbelin May 2012 of saving herself for marriage. “I’ve been tempted. I’ve had guys tell me … ‘Hey, you know, if you have sex, it’ll help you run faster.’ "
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Speaking toThe Timesin February 2017,Miranda Kerrrevealed her husband’s beliefs inspired her to abstain from sex until their wedding.
The couple share two sons, Hart and Myles, born in 2018 and 2019, respectively.
Sarah DrewAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty ImagesLike her religious on-screen persona, April Kepner, theGrey’s Anatomystar is a Christian who also abstained from sex before marriage.“For April, the first thing that was revealed was she was a virgin,” Drewtold Fox Newsin January 2017. “I waited until I was married to have sex so I understood April’s motivations. The writers thought it would be a really cool and interesting story to tell that isn’t seen too often.”
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Like her religious on-screen persona, April Kepner, theGrey’s Anatomystar is a Christian who also abstained from sex before marriage.
“For April, the first thing that was revealed was she was a virgin,” Drewtold Fox Newsin January 2017. “I waited until I was married to have sex so I understood April’s motivations. The writers thought it would be a really cool and interesting story to tell that isn’t seen too often.”
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“It was time for candles and romance, time to boogie and swing from the chandeliers. And yet we just couldn’t seem to get relaxed with each other,” Gifford wrote in her 1992 autobiography,I Can’t Believe I Said That!
“We saved ourselves for so long and expected it to be so good because we had done it ‘right.’ It was not passionate, and it was not successful, but it was polite,” she added.
Hilary DuffPhillip Faraone/GettySpeaking toEllemagazinein 2006,Hilary Duffexplained why sex before marriage makes the moment not as special as it should be.“It’s harder having a boyfriend who’s older because people just assume. But [virginity] is definitely something I like about myself,” said theHow I Met Your Fatherstar, who was dating Good Charlotte’sJoel Maddenat the time. “It doesn’t mean I haven’t thought about sex, because everyone I know has had it and you want to fit in.“Duff added: “But when they talk about it, it doesn’t sound special, like you would imagine it to be. It just seems like everybody has slept with each other — you know what I mean?”
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Speaking toEllemagazinein 2006,Hilary Duffexplained why sex before marriage makes the moment not as special as it should be.
“It’s harder having a boyfriend who’s older because people just assume. But [virginity] is definitely something I like about myself,” said theHow I Met Your Fatherstar, who was dating Good Charlotte’sJoel Maddenat the time. “It doesn’t mean I haven’t thought about sex, because everyone I know has had it and you want to fit in.”
Duff added: “But when they talk about it, it doesn’t sound special, like you would imagine it to be. It just seems like everybody has slept with each other — you know what I mean?”
Tina FeyDia Dipasupil/GettyDuring a 2009 appearance onLate Show with David Letterman, the actress and comedian revealedshe didn’t lose her virginity until she turned 24— after marrying director and composer Jeff Richmond.Fey made the revelation after hostDavid Lettermanmentioned her named while referencing an article about celebrities who waited until marriage to have sex, to which she said, “[I] couldn’t give it away. That’s just good, Christian values, or, being homely.”
Tina Fey
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During a 2009 appearance onLate Show with David Letterman, the actress and comedian revealedshe didn’t lose her virginity until she turned 24— after marrying director and composer Jeff Richmond.
Fey made the revelation after hostDavid Lettermanmentioned her named while referencing an article about celebrities who waited until marriage to have sex, to which she said, “[I] couldn’t give it away. That’s just good, Christian values, or, being homely.”
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