Renowned Nollywood actor Deyemi Okanlawon has opened up about his wife’s remarkable tolerance amidst the challenges of fame, revealing that she remains unfazed by female fans flirting with him and doesn’t even follow him on social media.
Okanlawon praised his spouse’s unwavering support and understanding in navigating the complexities of his career.
“If look away was a person, that is my baby girl [my wife],” Okanlawon quipped, highlighting his wife’s ability to gracefully ignore advances from female admirers.
Recounting a particular incident where a lady attempted to kiss him in public, the actor expressed gratitude for his wife’s trust and confidence in him, noting that she has never questioned him about such encounters.
Also, Okanlawon revealed that his wife chose not to follow him on social media for years, emphasizing her deliberate detachment from the limelight. Despite the allure of fame and attention, Okanlawon’s wife remains steadfast in prioritizing their relationship and maintaining a sense of privacy.
Delving into his journey in the entertainment industry, Okanlawon admitted to struggling with the challenges of fame and the unexpected path of his acting career. Contrary to popular belief, the actor confessed that he never aspired to be in the limelight and initially struggled to reconcile with the pressures of celebrity status.
“I don’t understand fame. I have never dreamt of being an actor. If certain things had happened the way I wanted it to happen, I would never have left the corporate world,” Okanlawon reflected candidly, shedding light on his uncertainty towards fame and its implications.
Despite his reservations, Okanlawon acknowledged the importance of leveraging his platform for positive impact, emphasizing the significance of leaving a lasting legacy through his work. He expressed regret for not embarking on his acting journey earlier but remains committed to making the most of his newfound platform for the greater good.
“In 2019, I quit acting. Fame is nothing, impact is everything,” Okanlawon asserted.
Deyemi revealed that he wished for a baby girl when he found out his wife Damilola was pregnant.
The actor who welcomed another son in February noted that he is still hopeful for a female child.
“I told my wife that I only have men inside me and I have the energy for them. Especially now that my wife is out of town with the baby and I’m left with the boys, we’ve been giving each other gbas gbos.
“When we found out that we were having a baby, I wished it was a girl but I realized that ‘man, she’s just going to steal my heart and my time and I won’t be able to take my eyes away from her.’ When we found out it was a boy we were like ‘Okay, God knows what he wants but never say never.”
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Fitness Journey Inspired By Friend
Deyemi Okanlawon confessed that his friend Pastor Jimmy Odukoya was the inspiration behind him taking his fitness journey more seriously.
He mentioned that before 2022, his primary goal of working out was to look the part for a movie role, but Odukoya encouraged him to always be fit.
“A year ago, I decided that I wanted to be ready and fit all the time. One of my best friends convinced me, that you probably know him, and now I’m forced to add ‘pastor’ to his name. Pastor Jimmy Odukoya is a gym buff, and we used to work out together before he became the senior pastor. He just inspired me to look a certain kind of way, to look strong, fit, and healthy. So there is nothing I do that is primarily to become a ‘chick magnet’.”
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Deyemi explained further that his new regimen works for him and is also beneficial to his career.
“An actor is essentially his voice, emotions, and body, and for me to be where I want to be all these things come together. If I had a film coming up and I knew that there was going to be some showing of skin, I used to go hard for two or three months. Then one year after I wouldn’t even go near a gym. Now, I’m healthy and it works for the films too.”
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