- Nollywood actresses are no exception to interracial marriages
- A handful has walked down the aisle with the foreign partners in love
- TheRadar curated a list of 6 veteran Nollywood actresses who married foreign partners
Many years ago, interracial marriages faced significant societal disapproval, particularly within many African communities.
The stigma surrounding such unions often stemmed from deep-rooted cultural beliefs and societal norms that prioritized traditional pairings.
Today, however, these barriers have begun to break, paving the way for increasingly diverse marriage ties.
Africans are now forming connections and lasting partnerships around the globe.
These unions occasion a cultural melting pot for cultures and traditions that meet through the individuals. As acceptance grows, so does the love that transcends borders.
Notable Nollywood actresses have walked down this path of interracial marriage despite their unending list of Nigerian admirers.
For these Nollywood actresses, these foreign partners caught their eye and won their hearts. Together, they strolled down the aisle.
Here is a list of 6 veteran Nollywood actresses married to foreign partners— albeit some have separated.
6 Nollywood actresses who married foreign men
- Susan Peters (2015)
Veteran Nollywood actress Susan Peters tied the knot with her Dutch heartthrob Koen Croon in 2015. Four years after their marriage, the couple welcomed their first child in 2019.
- Uche Jombo (2012)
Famous Nollywood legend Uche Jombo married Puerto Rican/American husband Kenny Rodriguez in 2012. The actress keeps most of her family life private. She has a son with her husband.
- Kate Henshaw (2011)
Veteran actress Kate Henshaw got married to her British husband Roderick James Nuttal in 2000. After spending 11 years together, the couple separated in 2011. The union produced a daughter.
- Ufuoma McDermott (2010)
The Nollywood actress whose original name was Ufuoma Ejenobor changed her name after she got married to her Irish husband Steven McDermott in 2010. She once spoke about her marriage to a foreign partner and noted that communication helps them understand their cultural differences. They have two children together.
- Regina Askia (2006)
Veteran actress Regina Askia is famous for her acting prowess. She is also a healthcare and educational activist. Askia is married to American Rudolph ‘Rudy’ Williams—who is the grandson of Fess Williams. The couple, who have been together for 18 years, have two children together.
- Anita Hogan (2006)
In 2006, Nigerian veteran actress Anita Hogan got married to her Dutch husband Ted Mak. Shortly after the wedding, the actress reportedly stopped appearing in major film productions. In 2019, her husband, Ted was reported dead after a brief illness.
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