"Insecure" Star Yvonne Orji Maintains Celibacy At 39, Jokes About "Pent-up Energy" Awaiting Future Husband

Emmy-nominated actress cites faith as key reason for celibacy decision, generates online praise and humor for frank conversation with podcast host Chelsea Handler.

Emmy-nominated actress Yvonne Orji, known for her role as Molly Carter in the HBO series 'Insecure', shared in a recent episode of Chelsea Handler's 'Dear Chelsea' podcast that she is still a virgin at 39, saving herself for marriage.
Orji has been open about her decision since 2017, when she disclosed her status in an interview with PEOPLE, and stands by her commitment due to her strong Christian faith.
During the podcast, she humorously warned listeners about the 'pent-up energy' her future husband will experience, generating laughs and commendations online.
The star further joked about potentially needing multiple men to handle her sexual peak, quipping that she went 'from being a virgin to polyamory.'
Orji has discussed her decision and faith in her 2021 book, 'Bamboozled By Jesus: How God Tricked Me into the Life of My Dreams.'