Nollywood actor Freddie Leonard has reportedly filed a legal petition against movie producer Stanley Ontop following statements Ontop made regarding Leonard’s marriage to actress Peggy Ovire.
In December 2025, Stanley Ontop publicly alleged that Freddie and Peggy’s marriage had ended, describing it as a “forced marriage” and claiming that the couple was too “violent” to live together. He further stated that Peggy had helped Freddie rise in the Nollywood industry “from the gutters” and advised women not to “feed men” who might later disappoint them.
Ontop also challenged the couple to collaborate on a photoshoot or movie project, implying that such a joint effort would fail, further intensifying public speculation about the state of their marriage.
Reacting to these statements, Freddie Leonard reportedly filed a petition against Ontop, citing that the comments were false and damaging to both his personal life and professional reputation. Sources say the actor is seeking legal recourse to defend his marriage and public image.
At this time, the petition is reportedly ongoing, and no court ruling has been made public. Both Freddie Leonard and Peggy Ovire have not made further public comments since the filing.
The incident has reignited discussions in Nollywood about the responsibilities of public figures when speaking about the personal lives of fellow actors and the potential legal consequences of spreading unverified claims.
