Reports claim that a recent health scare pushed longtime Hollywood couple Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell to reconsider their decision to never marry after more than four decades together. The pair, who had always said they did not need a wedding to prove their love, were recently seen sparking marriage rumors after Hawn was spotted wearing a ring on that finger.

The couple first met while working on the 1968 film The One and Only, Genuine, Original Family Band but fell in love years later while filming Swing Shift. Russell previously explained that after both had gone through divorces, they chose to enjoy life together without pressure. For decades, they believed marriage might change the special bond they had built.

Their family has grown into a blended Hollywood dynasty, including Hawn’s children Oliver and Kate Hudson, Russell’s son Boston, their son Wyatt, and seven grandchildren. Despite avoiding marriage for years, reports suggest the health scare made them rethink their choice and take their commitment to the next level.

While Hawn is said to have recovered, sources claim the couple feels their relationship has become even stronger. After years of believing a marriage certificate was unnecessary, they reportedly now see the decision as a meaningful step that brought them closer and reinforced the love they have shared for more than 40 years.