Prolific writer Jane Austen is known for writing some of the most important pieces of female literature in history, particularly ‘Sense and Sensibility, ‘Pride and Prejudice’, ‘Mansfield Park’, and ‘Emma’, which have all been adapted into films. Although the novelist frequently wrote about romance in her books, she never actually got married herself and was mostly focused on her writing. Austin was just like her heroines: charismatic, beautiful, and flirtatious, but for her, marriage was an economic problem due to the ways that it affected a woman’s estate back in the 19th century.
One of the most common theories is that Austen didn’t marry because she had a taste for women, but there’s little evidence to support this claim. She was known to be involved with Tom Lefroy, who later became the Lord Chief Justice of Ireland, but the novelist refused to marry. She passed away at age 40, which was not so uncommon just a few centuries ago. When Austen passed away she was still unmarried and had no children of her own, unless you count her novels, which remain a legacy to this day.
Louisa May Alcott
Famous novelist Louisa May Alcott was also born and raised in the conservative times of the early 19th century and the American civil war. Alcott decided to not get married altogether, opting instead to stay single for her entire life. May Alcott grew up among many of the world's most famous intellectuals of the time, such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Henry David Thoreau, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, so she definitely had her pick of big-brained men to choose from. But apparently, her single lifestyle was entirely by choice.
When asked about choosing to stay unmarried (unlike her female written characters), she explained in an interview, "I am more than half-persuaded that I am a man's soul put by some freak of nature into a woman's body … because I have fallen in love with so many pretty girls and never once the least bit with any man.” That would certainly have cleared things up.
The Feres Twins
These identical twins are absolutely gorgeous, and also happen to be accomplished synchronized swimmers, models, and actresses. The twins have been rumored to have competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, but it turned out to be false, although the twins still proclaim it on the Instagram account, which boasts almost one million followers.
Despite their looks and popularity, the twins aren't very big in the whole dating scene, probably because of their very high standards and absolute lack of time for anything that isn’t career-related. We've recently learned that Branca has been enjoying a relationship with Brazilian actor Bruno Gagliasso. But Branca claimed that their relationship was strictly professional. We’re still waiting for any news to stir up on Bia, but if her sister is dating, it’s only a matter of time until we see some romantic pics of her as well!
Lauryn Hill
Our next single celebrity who really shouldn’t be single is Lauryn Hill, a popular rapper and former band member of the Fugees. Hill has won many awards, including a Grammy, with her neo-soul style and strong rap lyrics. Around 1994, Hill began a romantic relationship with Jean, a band member of The Fugees, which inevitably lead to problems inside the band and its eventual disbandment. She then went on to have a very successful solo career that's still going strong today. Hill currently has six children, five of them with entrepreneur and former football player, Rohan Marley, the son of Bob Marley.
We're not sure why Marley and Hill never closed the deal, but ultimately, they did end up breaking up, possibly due to infidelity on Hill’s part. We bet her children keep her busy enough.
Joan Jett
Many fans regard Joan Jett as the female Ozzy Osbourne, with her black hair, gothic look, and a taste for punk and black attire. The famous rock singer and occasional actress has had a lot of success when it comes to her career, but not as much in her relationship status. Her sexual preferences have been called into question many times, and it is rumored Jett is attracted to women or even bisexuals. When asked about it, the singer never denied nor confirmed it.
If there’s a Hollywood celebrity that truly likes to keep their private life private, it would definitely be Joan Jett. She has been extremely secretive about her romantic life and has never revealed or even insinuated anything about her likes and dislikes to anyone - as far as partners go. As it stands, we know that Joan isn’t seeing anyone at the moment, and she appears to be very happy about it.