Here's Why Marisa Tomei Has Never Been Married

The 56-year-old actress has enjoyed plenty of success in her career, which started in the mid-1980s, most notably with her portrayal of Marcy Thompson in the now-defunct CBS soap opera "As The World Turns" (via IMDb). In 2009, Marisa Tomei explained part of her reasoning for never tying the knot to Manhattan Magazine (via Glamour Magazine UK). "I'm not that big a fan of marriage as an institution, and I don't know why women need to have children to be seen as complete human beings," she revealed.

Closer Weekly reported that a close friend of Tomei said that marriage "wasn't something she ever truly pursued — even in her twenties. Work has really been her life force." Although she never settled down with a partner and had children, Tomei lives a fulfilling life. "She is living life to the fullest and getting offers other actors would kill for," the source said. "Her success is a combination of talent and incredibly motivated hard work." Marisa Tomei has amassed a stunning net worth through her long career. Most recently, the award-winning actress is linked romantically with New York playwright Marco Calvani, according to Yahoo! Entertainment.