Mackenzie Phillips Makes Candid Confession: ‘I Have Had Enough S—x’

Mackenzie Phillips revealed during a podcast interview that she has been celibate for 15 years and no longer dates.

Phillips shared that very few people knew about her choice to be celibate, and she no longer feels embarrassed about it.

The actress explained that she prefers a quieter lifestyle now, focusing on privacy, self-care, and enjoying time with her cats.

Mackenzie Phillips revealed she has lived without sex or dating for 15 years. The actress shared the personal revelation during a podcast interview. Phillips explained why she prefers her private life now. She also discussed learning to care for herself.

Mackenzie Phillips explains why she's been celibate for 15 years and no longer dates.

Phillips revealed her celibacy during an interview with Valerie Bertinelli . The conversation appeared on the Getting Naked podcast . Phillips said she once struggled with complicated social situations. She eventually realized solitude helped her recharge.

"I have been celibate for 15 years," Phillips revealed during the conversation. Bertinelli responded with surprise before reassuring her that celibacy was fine. Phillips then explained that very few people knew about her choice.

"Nobody knows this. I'm saying this here," Phillips told Bertinelli. The actress said she no longer feels embarrassed about the decision. She also explained why dating no longer appeals to her.

"I have had enough sex to last for several lifetimes for several people," Phillips said. She added that she can care for the parts of herself that were "injured or wounded." Phillips said she now handles that process independently.

The actress also confirmed that she does not date. She joked about having a personal item in her bedside drawer. Bertinelli responded by sharing her own experience with periods and celibacy.

Phillips described herself as a "tremendously private person." She said she enjoys quiet activities like reading books. She also likes spending time with her cats. Her comments offered insight into her preference for a quieter lifestyle.

The actress gained fame as Julie Cooper on One Day at a Time. She starred in the CBS sitcom from its premiere in 1975. Her character eventually left the series after Phillips was fired.

Phillips recently reunited with Bertinelli for their podcast conversation. The two actresses previously worked together on One Day at a Time. Their discussion allowed Phillips to share another deeply personal chapter.

For now, Phillips appears comfortable with her decision to remain single. She said she has no interest in dating at this stage. Her focus remains on privacy, self-care and enjoying her life.