Veteran Nollywood actress Ireti Doyle has opened up on her decision to keep details of her divorce from ex-husband Patrick Doyle out of the public eye, stressing that her personal life is not for public consumption.
Speaking in an interview with Morayo Afolabi Brown, Doyle maintained that she owed no explanation to the public regarding the end of her marriage, noting that such matters remain private.
“First of all, you didn’t hear anything because it wasn’t your business,” she said, emphasising that only close family and friends who witnessed the union might deserve any explanation.
The actress criticised the growing trend of sharing personal relationship issues on social media, warning that public validation is often misplaced.
“The larger audience you’re performing for does not care. I would never knowingly give myself up as clickbait. You’re never going to win,” she stated.
Doyle highlighted the emotional toll of ending a long-term relationship, urging individuals to prioritise healing and self-reflection rather than seeking public sympathy or engaging in online disputes.
According to her, the energy spent explaining personal matters online is better invested in understanding what went wrong and avoiding similar mistakes in the future.
The actress officially confirmed her divorce in January 2023, bringing closure to a marriage of nearly two decades. The couple, who reportedly separated around 2017, were married for years before finalising their split.
Her remarks have sparked conversations about privacy, boundaries, and the pressures of public life in the age of social media.
