Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, one of Hollywood’s enduring couples, have chosen not to tie the knot despite their decades-long relationship. In a 1991 appearance on the “Oprah Winfrey Show,” Hawn addressed the topic of marriage to Russell.

During the interview, Oprah Winfrey brought up Hawn referring to Russell as her husband and inquired whether they had secretly wed. Hawn acknowledged that they had a small ceremony but clarified that it wasn’t a formal marriage ceremony, emphasizing, “We’re far, far too together for that.”

At the time of the interview, the couple had been together for seven years, and Russell had given Hawn a sparkling ring to commemorate their time together. Despite not having a legal marriage, Hawn explained that they referred to each other as husband and wife, and they were still discussing what term was most fitting for their relationship.

Both Hawn and Russell shared a perspective that a marriage certificate does not define a couple’s love. Hawn stated, “It won’t. It won’t. And Kurt and I both feel that way.” She emphasized that for them, the commitment to each other was a daily vow, and the piece of paper wouldn’t change their connection.

Russell echoed similar sentiments in a December 2020 interview, saying, “For people like us, the marriage certificate wasn’t going to create anything that otherwise we wouldn’t have.”

Both Hawn and Russell had previous marriages. Hawn was married to Gus Trikonis and Bill Hudson, with whom she shares Oliver Hudson and Kate Hudson. Russell was married once to Season Hubley, and they welcomed a son, Boston, in 1980. Together, Hawn and Russell have a son named Wyatt Russell. The couple has built a blended family and are grandparents to seven kids.

Despite societal expectations, Hawn and Russell have chosen not to succumb to the pressure of getting married, finding happiness in their long-lasting and committed relationship without a formal wedding.