{
  "id": 17382033,
  "title": "'I cry, lock myself in room, break down” - Funke Akindele on pressures of fame",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/i-cry-lock-myself-in-room-break-down-funke-akindele-on-pressures-of",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T09:16:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/31/i-lock-myself-in-the-room-cry-and-break-down-funke-akindele/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has opened up about the emotional toll of fame and public scrutiny in an interview with CNN. The actress, known for her cheerful public demeanor, revealed that she often breaks down in tears in private when dealing with the pressures of her profession. Despite her outward appearance of happiness, Akindele admitted to crying, isolating herself in her room, and breaking down before eventually picking herself up and resuming her life.\n\nDuring the interview, Akindele shared that public opinion sometimes makes her doubt her personal decisions and worry about how people perceive her actions. She explained, \"Sometimes I tell myself, you've made a mistake again. How are people going to judge you?\" However, the actress emphasized that she has learned to overcome these negative thoughts and criticism, stating that she does not allow public opinion to define her.\n\nAkindele's candid discussion about the emotional challenges she faces as a famous celebrity offers a glimpse into the struggles that lie behind the public persona. Her resilience in the face of adversity serves as a reminder that even those who appear to have it all together can struggle with internal battles.",
  "summary": "Nollywood actress Funke Akindele has revealed that she sometimes breaks down in tears behind closed doors while dealing with the pressures of fame and public scrutiny. The actress made the disclosure during an interview with CNN, where she spoke about the emotional struggles people do not see despite her cheerful public appearance. “I cry. I […] 'I cry, lock myself in room, break down” - Funke…",
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  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}