Marriage as a celebrity can be a be a tough proposition, as any regular reader of gossip columns can attest. Perhaps that’s why there are so many well-known cultural figures and celebrities who never married? It’s worth some thought for sure.

This list runs the gamut from well-known modern film and television stars to well-regarded literary and political figures of the past and even a queen of England… yes, we said a QUEEN OF ENGLAND. Some have stayed single, others have been in longterm relationships, and there’s also no gender bias, as there are gathered here nearly as many male celebrities who have never tied the knot. Be sure to SHARE this list and let us know if any of these celebrities who never married surprise you.