Nollywood actress, Sandra Okunzuwa has opened up about the personal toll romantic roles take on actors, revealing that intimate scenes on set led to the collapse of one of her past relationships.
Speaking during a recent interview on the BTS Reality Show, the actress addressed common misconceptions about on-screen intimacy, explaining that these moments are far from enjoyable for the professionals involved.
“If you have twenty people watching you while kissing in the movie, it is impossible to enjoy it,” she stated, noting that the presence of the crew makes it impossible to “get in the mood.”
Okunzuwa expressed that she would be happy to see such scenes removed entirely if the audience could still enjoy the story without them, citing the emotional and professional drain they cause.
The actress shared a specific incident where a former boyfriend confronted her after being sent a video clip of her kissing a colleague on a movie set. She admitted that the difficulty of separating fiction from reality is a major hurdle for many partners of actors.
“These things affect our personal relationships. For instance, I had to leave a relationship because of this,” she revealed.
Reflecting on the challenges of dating within the industry, she expressed empathy for those who choose to avoid relationships with actresses.
She acknowledged that the demands of the profession require a level of understanding that not everyone possesses, stating, “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.”