Is Polyamory The New ‘Salsa’? — 5 Black Celebrities Share Their Views On Ethical Non-Monogamous Relationships

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The world of modern romantic relationships is ever-evolving. As new rules, standards, definitions, and expectations continue to challenge the traditional rules of monogamy, we’ve seen some of our favorite celebrities share their views on untraditional relationships. Whether we asked or not. Polyamorous celebrities are becoming more common in Hollywood as they raise dialogue around untraditional romantic relationships.

A.J. Johnson recently stopped by Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club where she elaborated on her polyamorous views. “It’s more lifestyle than it is the sexual connection for me,” the Baby Boy actress explained.

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According to Psychology Today, “polyamory, or consensual nonmonogamy, is the practice of having multiple intimate relationships, whether sexual or just romantic, with the full knowledge and consent of all parties involved. Polyamory is generally not gender-specific; anyone can have multiple partners of any gender.”

We’ve rounded some notable polyamorous celebrities who have made it clear about their views on multiple partners.

1. Nick Cannon

 

Arguably the largest (and most public) supporter of the polyamory lifestyle, Cannon has let the world into his compound of dozens of children with almost as many women. Despite the ongoing criticism that he receives, the actor, comedian and television host has made it clear he’s unfazed.

In a 2021 interview, he explained why he doesn’t subscribe to the concept of being with just one person. “That’s a Eurocentric concept. The idea that you’re supposed to have this one person for the rest of your life. The idea that a man should have one woman. We shouldn’t have anything. I have no ownership over this person,” Cannon said.

“I don’t want ownership over anybody. I don’t have ownership over any of the mothers. We create families in the sense that we created a beautiful entity,” he continued.

“If we’re really talking about how we co-exist and how we populate, it’s about what exchange can we create together. I understand the institution of marriage, but if we go back to what that was about … it was to classify property,” Cannon stated.