Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has opened up about her emotional struggles, revealing that she sometimes breaks down in tears behind closed doors despite her cheerful public image.

The actress made the revelation during an interview with CNN, where she spoke about the pressures of fame, public scrutiny of her relationships and the challenges of maintaining her personal well-being.

Speaking about how she deals with difficult moments, Akindele said: “I cry. I lock myself in the room, cry, break down, and hit the bed. But I just pick myself up and come back to life.”

The filmmaker acknowledged that the happiness people see whenever she appears in public does not always reflect what she goes through privately.

She also recalled how public opinion sometimes made her question her personal decisions and worry about how people would perceive her.

“Sometimes I tell myself, you’ve made a mistake again. How are people going to judge you?” she said.

However, Akindele explained that she has gradually learnt to face challenges, pick herself up and move forward without allowing public criticism to define her.