Veteran Nollywood actor Hanks Anuku has revealed that one of the major reasons his marriage to his Asaba ex-wife failed was her jealousy over his acting career.
In a recent interview on Nollywood Hardcore, The Legend’s Untold Story, the actor disclosed that his ex-wife constantly pressured him to leave the movie industry because she was uncomfortable with the attention he received from female colleagues and fans.
“My ex-wife is a Nigerian woman from Asaba. I was in love with her. We were cool together, but she was always demanding money. And she also asked me to stop acting because she was jealous of other women being around me. I told her I couldn’t stop acting,” Anuku shared.
The actor, known for his tough-guy roles in Nollywood, admitted that the demand put a strain on their relationship, making it difficult for them to maintain peace. Eventually, their incompatibility led to the breakdown of the marriage.
“I never expected that I was going to be separated from her. It hurt me, but I had to move on,” he said.
Anuku, who has remained single for over a decade since the divorce, revealed that the experience left him emotionally scarred and hesitant to get married again, especially to a Nigerian woman.
“I went through a lot of psychological trauma. I don’t want to get married to any Nigerian woman again,” he stated.
The actor further mentioned that he felt more compatible with Caucasian women, whom he dated while living abroad, suggesting that if he were to consider marriage again, it might not be with a Nigerian partner.
His revelations have sparked mixed reactions, with some sympathizing with his experience while others argue that love and career should not be in conflict.
Despite his past, Anuku remains hopeful that he will eventually find the right person—one who will love him for who he is without trying to change his career.
