Nollywood actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade has opened up about the personal struggles behind her glamorous public image, revealing that despite her widely admired beauty, she remains unmarried — a reality she described as both humbling and eye-opening.
Speaking candidly in a recent interview reported by Vanguard Newspaper, the 38-year-old American-Nigerian star shared her thoughts on love, self-worth, and the misconceptions surrounding physical appearance and relationships.
“Beauty has opened many doors for me — I’ve been respected, admired, and valued,” she said. “But when it comes to finding lasting love or building a marriage, I’ve come to learn that beauty alone is not enough.”
According to the actress, while she has attracted suitors over the years, many were drawn only to her appearance and fame, not to her character or values.
“Some came for the face, not the soul. Some wanted the shine, not the substance,” she reflected.
Adunni Ade used her experience as a message to women, encouraging them to look beyond physical appearance in their pursuit of love and purpose. She urged young women to build inner strength, self-awareness, and character.
“Build your mind, know your worth, have values, be whole on your own. Marriage will come when it is right, but don’t think beauty is all you need,” she advised. “Life demands more than looks… because in the end, beauty fades, but character stays.”
Though she remains private about her love life, Adunni Ade is a mother of two sons. Despite public curiosity, details about the father of her children have not been disclosed..