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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Amber Raiken

Why Ava DuVernay chose not to get married or have kids: ‘My work is my heartbeat’

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Filmmaker Ava DuVernay has gotten candid about why she never got married or had kids and how she’s quite involved in her busy career.

Speaking to InStyle on 3February, the Selma director, 49, noted that she’s gotten the opportunity to focus more on her work since when she made the decision not to have children or get married.

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