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Nollywood actress Sandra Okunzuwa has opened up about the emotional effect romantic film scenes can have on actors’ personal lives, revealing that she once had to end a relationship because of her job.
Speaking during an interview on the BTS Reality Show, the actress explained that viewers and partners often misunderstand intimate scenes on set. According to her, kissing scenes are far from enjoyable due to the number of people present during filming.
“If you have twenty people watching you while kissing in the movie, it is impossible to enjoy it,” she said, adding that the atmosphere on set makes it impossible to “get in the mood.”
Okunzuwa said she would support removing such scenes if audiences could still enjoy movies without them, noting that they can be emotionally draining and harmful to relationships.
Recalling an experience, she revealed that a former partner confronted her after seeing a video of her kissing a colleague in a movie scene.
“These things affect our personal relationships. For instance, I had to leave a relationship because of this,” she said.
The actress also admitted that dating within the entertainment industry comes with challenges, saying she understands why some people avoid relationships with actresses.
“It is hard; it is not easy. I do not blame people who say they cannot date actresses because it is not everyone who can take certain things,” she added.
