John Cena Explains His Decision to Not Have Kids

John Cena is opening up about not wanting kids.

For years, the 47-year-old Peacemaker actor has said that he has no plans on ever having kids.

During an appearance on the Club Shay Shay podcast on Wednesday (August 21), John, who has been married to wife Shay Shariatzadeh since 2020, explained his decision to stay child-free.

Keep reading to find out more…“I don’t want them,” John said. “I have a certain curiosity about life, and I also know the investment that it takes.”

“And my biggest fear is, as someone who’s driven – many times stubborn, and selfish – I try to approach the world with kindness and curiosity, but I don’t think I’m personally ready, nor will I ever be, to invest the time it needs to be a great parent because I want to live life for all it is,” John explained. “And I still have a lot to do. And I still want to do a lot. I have a wonderful partner I do it with. We’ve had open conversations about this. We share the same values.”

John went on to say that not wanting kids is a “tough subject” to talk about because “it immediately puts you in a category,” and people “can’t help but judge.”

“[It’s] human nature. We’re all judgmental. I’d like to believe that I operate under the construct that everyone’s okay living their life,” John said.

He also said that he’s been confident in his decision about not having since he was a teenager.

“My opinions only hit that gray area during emotionally difficult times,” John said. “And I’m very happy with where I stand. I have a lot of joy and fulfillment in my life. And that’s pretty much where I stand on it.”

John is just one of many stars that have decided to not have children.