Kristin Chenoweth has called herself a runaway bride on numerous occasions, including in one 2014 interview with Redbook, saying, “I’ve been a runaway bride twice in my younger years, so I figure, if the person doesn’t enhance your life, why do it?” Her comment reflects her two previous engagements, both of which fell through before she ever had a chance to say “I do.”
Chenoweth doesn’t feel ashamed of her stints as a runaway bride, though. In fact, she seems to have learned a lot about her needs, both professionally and personally, and how to prioritize them when choosing partners. She told CultureMap Houston, “I was born to do one thing: That’s to entertain. I need someone who understands that because to take that away from me would be a sin. I feel complete, though I want a man to share that with. I am OK if it does happen, I am OK if it doesn’t.”
For this Broadway powerhouse, work will always be a priority and marriage is just the cherry on top. In an interview on “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” when Chenoweth was just dating Josh Bryant, she explained, “Marriage … hasn’t been what’s defined me or driven me, and for a long time I was shameful about it.” These days, it’s safe to say that this former runaway bride is living life on her own terms, getting engaged not because of shame, but because it’s the right choice for her.
