Eucharia Anunobi Reflects on Backlash Over Iconic Role in Glamour Girls 2

Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has opened up about the backlash she faced nearly 30 years ago following her role in the classic movie Glamour Girls 2.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Anunobi revealed that many viewers struggled to separate her from her character, Anita—a wild and promiscuous escort. The actress recounted being unfairly branded “a husband snatcher” and “Mammy Water” by audiences who conflated her on-screen persona with her real-life character.

“I faced a lot of backlash for my role in Glamour Girls 2. You know, at that time the Nigerian populace pretended that they don’t watch such movies. So, a lot of people were labelling me. They called me Sharon Stone, Mammy Water, Husband Snatcher,” she said.

Anunobi explained that Anita was a scripted character—a student who seduced a wealthy man—but the public’s perception led to unwarranted scrutiny. She added humorously that her allure was so convincing that women would hold their partners tightly when she appeared nearby. She also revealed that she was paid extra for the iconic bathtub scene with co-star Zack Orji.

Opinion: Separating Art from the Artist

Eucharia Anunobi’s experience highlights a recurring challenge for actors worldwide: the struggle to separate the art from the artist. In a society where movie-going is both entertainment and moral commentary, audiences often forget that on-screen actions do not define an actor’s personal life.

While public reactions were harsh, Anunobi’s candid reflections remind us that acting is about storytelling, not personal endorsement of a character’s choices. For aspiring actors, her story underscores the importance of resilience and the courage to embrace challenging roles without fear of misjudgment.