Nollywood actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade is opening up about the complexities of love, the limits of physical beauty, and the lessons she's learned along the way.

In a heartfelt reflection, the screen star shared that while beauty once placed her at the center of attention, it hasn’t guaranteed lasting love or marriage.

I used to be the centre of attention, the most admired, the most talked about in my youthful days. Beauty opened many doors. I was loved, I was desired,” she said.

“But guess what? I’m still not married.”

According to Vanguard, Adunni emphasized that her single status is not due to a lack of worth, but a deeper understanding that beauty alone is not enough to sustain a meaningful relationship.

“Some came for the face, not the soul. Some wanted the shine, not the substance,” she revealed.
“I learned the hard way that a woman must be more than just beautiful.”

She encouraged women to look beyond appearance and invest in their personal growth:

“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.”

Known for her grace and powerful on-screen presence, Adunni concluded with a message of empowerment:

“Life demands more than looks. Work on yourself, grow, be the kind of woman that doesn’t just turn heads because in the end, beauty fades, but character stays.”