diff --git a/defaults/main.yml b/defaults/main.yml
index 6033ae5..143a132 100644
--- a/defaults/main.yml
+++ b/defaults/main.yml
@@ -44,11 +44,10 @@ pip_install_distro_build_packages: []
 pip_install_build_packages: yes
 
 # This list var can be used to specify specific versions of pip, setuptools,
-# virtualenv, wheel and any other packages which must be installed when pip installs.
+# wheel and any other packages which must be installed when pip installs.
 pip_packages:
   - pip
   - setuptools
-  - virtualenv
   - wheel
 
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