Mary J. Blige Says She Sometimes Regrets Not Having Children
Mary J. Blige Says She Sometimes Regrets Not Having Children R&B icon Mary J. Blige has opened up about a decision she made earlier in life — choosing not to have children — saying she sometimes wonders what life would have been like if she had become a mother. Blige previously explained that she chose not to have children because she valued her freedom and did not want the responsibilities that came with raising a child. In a 2022 interview with E!’s Daily Pop, she said watching her relatives struggle to find babysitters reinforced her decision. At the time, the Grammy-winning singer said she enjoyed being able to move freely and make decisions without having to constantly care for another person. However, in remarks now circulating online, Blige appears to be reflecting differently as she gets older. She reportedly said that seeing the bond between relatives and their teenage children has sometimes made her regret not having children of her own. The comments have sparked fr...