Nollywood actress Peggy Ovire is receiving an outpouring of support from colleagues and industry friends amid her ongoing marital crisis with fellow actor Frederick Leonard.
The wave of solidarity became evident after the actress shared a photo of herself on Instagram with the simple caption “Milkshake,” which quickly drew warm reactions from several top names in the industry.
Among those who flooded her comment section with encouraging messages were Nkechi Blessing, Angela Eguavoen, Destiny Etiko, Chizzy Alichi, Toyin Lawani, Uju Okoli, Juliet Ibrahim, and Empress Njamah, all offering words of comfort and support during what appears to be a challenging period for the actress.
The show of support follows recent developments in Peggy’s troubled marriage, which she has openly addressed. According to reports, she accused Frederick Leonard of infidelity, alleging that he is involved with a married woman with children and has been delaying their divorce proceedings.
She further claimed that despite initiating the divorce, Frederick failed to appear in court after being served. Peggy also shared a video allegedly showing her estranged husband and the said woman at a public event, describing their conduct as inappropriate and warning him against missing their scheduled customary court appearance on June 23 for a second time.
In May, Frederick, while celebrating his birthday, hinted at a personal transformation, stating that he had fully come into his own and was happier than ever. Peggy appeared to respond subtly, expressing gratitude to God and declaring that she had chosen herself.
The actress had earlier sparked conversation online when she posed a question to her followers, asking what women would do if they discovered their partner was involved with a married woman. She added that the hypocrisy of men who criticise single women for similar behaviour was not lost on her.
Peggy Ovire and Frederick Leonard were married on November 19, 2022, in a star-studded ceremony held in Asaba, Delta State.
Despite the controversy, the strong backing from her Nollywood peers highlights a sense of unity within the industry, as many continue to stand by her during this difficult time.
