> At a Glance
> – Fran Drescher graces the new News Of Los Angeles cover and explains why she’s happily single
> – The star says living alone has made her unwilling to negotiate everyday choices
> – She calls ex-husband Peter Marc Jacobson her “soulmate” and “pseudo boyfriend”
> – Why it matters: Drescher’s candid take on independence resonates with readers rethinking traditional relationships
Fran Drescher is savoring independence. In a candid News Of Los Angeles cover story, the 67-year-old actor-now playing Timothée Chalamet’s mom in Marty Supreme-reveals why she’s no longer chasing romance.
Why She’s Single
Drescher says the longer she lives alone, the less she wants to accommodate someone else’s tastes.
> “Selfishly, I don’t want to compromise. I don’t want to negotiate everything-what to eat for dinner, what movie we’re going to see, what TV show we’re going to watch in bed.”
She admits she once defaulted to people-pleasing.
> “I did a lot of sacrificing, because I’m a nurturer by nature. You want to eat that for dinner? OK. I’ll make that. You want to watch that movie? Sure.”
Now, she’s done bending.
A Unique Bond With Her Ex
Drescher met Peter Marc Jacobson at 15, married at 21, and divorced in 1999-after which he came out as gay.
> “We’re soulmates,” she says of their re-forged bond. “We’re always writing together, we’re in each other’s business, and we’re family.”
She jokes that loved ones tease:
> “You’re still married, you just don’t seem to know it.”
Life’s Simple Pleasures
Drescher fills her days with joy:
- Cooking
- Arranging flowers
- Visiting art museums, theaters, concerts, and restaurants
- Walking her dog, Angel
She admits to leveraging her fame for tough reservations:
> “All I have to do is see the words ‘This is the hardest restaurant in America to get into,’ and I put the power of Fran to the test. So far, she hasn’t disappointed me!”
Key Takeaways
- Drescher chooses daily joy over compromise
- She remains happily single while casually dating
- Her closest relationship is with her ex-husband
- Fans can catch her next in Marty Supreme, now in theaters
The star’s recipe for contentment? “Get out of your own way-nothing’s that important.”
