"I always knew I wanted to be a mom, that was never a question in my life. Could I always imagine a husband? Not so much. I remember thinking there are all these things I always wanted to do with my life, maybe I'm never going to do them. And number one on that list was adopt a baby. Become a mom."
"It wasn't until I realized that Harper was going to turn 10 and she was going to be an only child if I didn't get it together. As the youngest of six, she said she couldn't imagine only having one child, and so I then said, 'I'm going to have two more,' and I went from there."
"Rhimes has previously said that she isn't interested in getting married, but during an October 2025 appearance on Call Her Daddy, she said she isn't sure if that's true anymore. Speaking to Craig, she opened up more about her dating life. She said it's hard to meet people who don't have any preconceived notions."
Shonda Rhimes discussed her career achievements and personal life in an interview on Craig Melvin's podcast. Known for creating popular shows like Grey's Anatomy, Scandal, and Bridgerton, Rhimes has always prioritized motherhood over marriage. After the September 11 attacks prompted her to reconsider her life goals, she adopted her first child Harper at age 32 in 2002. Realizing Harper would become an only child, she adopted two more children, Emerson and Beckett. Rhimes raised all three children while maintaining her demanding career. She previously stated disinterest in marriage but recently expressed uncertainty about that position. She discussed challenges in dating, particularly meeting people without preconceived notions about her.
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