Actress Yvonne Jegede Says Marriage Doesn’t Work For Women, Ignites Online Reactions

In an interview with Punch, she explained that her views are shaped by personal experiences and observations of her environment. According to her, many women face pressure within marriage and are often burdened with greater responsibilities, which she believes creates an imbalance in many cases.

She acknowledged that some people do enjoy successful and happy marriages, but said her perspective is influenced by what she has seen around her, leading her to maintain her stance over time.

The mother of one added that her understanding of marriage is based on both lived experiences and societal observations. She emphasized that she respects people who are happily married, even though her own view differs.

She said: “I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, marriage is overrated. For people who have found happiness in marriage, I’m genuinely happy for them. But from my perspective and within my environment, marriage doesn’t always favour women.