Debbie Harry, 79, Reveals Why She Has No Regrets About Not Having Children

Debbie Harry, the legendary lead singer of Blondie, has opened up about her decision to forgo having children, sharing that she has no regrets about it. The 79-year-old rock icon, who has always lived life on her own terms, explained to The Times of London why she feels content with her choice and doesn’t look back.

No Regrets: Debbie Harry on Choosing Not to Have Children

In a candid interview, Harry admitted that she has never felt the urge to have children. “I think I would have been a terrible parent,” she said with a laugh. “But who knows?” The Call Me singer was quick to acknowledge the challenges of parenthood, yet she also expressed admiration for those who choose to raise a family. “I salute anyone who raises a family, but for some reason, I just didn’t care about that,” she confessed. “I guess there’s something missing in my chromosomes,” she joked.

Despite her decision not to have children, Harry has still been able to nurture maternal instincts through her relationships with godchildren, particularly the daughter of her ex-partner Chris Stein (also 75), the guitarist of Blondie. She also dotes on her two Japanese Chin dogs, who she regularly takes for walks to stay active.

The Early Realization That Traditional Life Wasn’t for Her

Having been adopted at the age of three months, Debbie Harry quickly realized that a traditional lifestyle wasn’t the path for her. “I wanted to go out into the world,” she shared. For Harry, the allure of a conventional family life never felt like the right fit. “Maybe if I had fallen madly in love, I would have settled down. But for me, it wasn’t like that. I had ambition,” she explained.

Reflecting on her past, Harry believes her parents would have supported her unconventional life, despite public opinions to the contrary. She recalled, “They were proud of what I achieved because they just thought I was a drug addict.” The singer humorously added, “Turns out, I was a drug addict, but I also wrote music, so it was all good.” Harry, who successfully overcame her struggles with addiction in 2011, believes her parents would be pleased with how her life has turned out. “I think they would be happy with my life now.”

Finding Acceptance as She Approaches 80

As she prepares to turn 80, Harry is focused on acceptance and the beauty of aging. “My mom used to tell me she was 25, and I say the same. But thinking about it all the time can be your downfall,” she laughed. Reflecting on her past, Harry says she no longer longs for the wild days of her youth. “I really don’t want my life to be like when I was younger. I used to be like that!”

The One Way or Another singer, who rose to fame in the hedonistic era of sex, drugs, and rock and roll, still maintains her sobriety, but she also embraces the more introspective aspects of aging. “That’s the beauty of getting older—you know what it is. You’ve got it in your heart and soul, and in your bank of memories… Or does that sound like an excuse?” she mused. Harry’s lighthearted reflection on aging reveals her accepting attitude toward her journey.

The Timeless Rock Icon

Despite being known for her wild days in the 1970s and 1980s, Debbie Harry continues to embrace life with a sense of humor and clarity. Though she’s remained clean, she doesn’t deny that some things haven’t changed. “I’m pretty clean,” she said, “but my mind is filthy.” Even at 79, Harry remains a vibrant, unfiltered figure, a true testament to the enduring spirit of rock and roll.

Through her reflections on life, Debbie Harry shows that there’s more to aging than what’s seen on the surface. Her journey is one of self-awareness, freedom, and authenticity, embracing the decisions she’s made and the path she’s carved. Whether it’s her decision not to have children, her commitment to sobriety, or her quest for acceptance, Harry continues to live life on her own terms, proving that some rock stars just get better with age.