Did You Know That These Celebrities Held On To Their Virginity Until Marriage?

Colton Dixon

Since starring on American Idol, Dixon released two Christian albums. His religion is likely why he and his wife Annie didn't sleep in the same bed until they were married in 2016. “It was kind of strange: we checked into the room and realized, ‘We actually get to go to sleep side by side! This is so cool!’” he said. “Anywhere we’ve traveled before, we’ve always gotten two hotel rooms. We wanted to remain pure in that area.” Dixon admitted that it wasn't easy, but he knew he wanted to wait.

DeVon Franklin and Meagan Good

Actress and teacher-slash-film exec Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin were so passionate about abstinence that they wrote a book about it together. "As a man, if you can be disciplined in your sexual life, there's nothing you can't do," Franklin said in the book. "We held each other accountable because we honored the commitment."

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.