Veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi recalls being branded “husband snatcher” over her 1996 role in Glamour Girls 2, sharing the backlash she endured

Veteran Eucharia Anunobi has opened up about the backlash she faced over her role in Glamour Girls 2, released about 30 years ago.

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Speaking on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Anunobi revealed that some viewers confused her with her character, Anita a bold and promiscuous escort and labeled her a “husband snatcher” and “mammy water.”

She stated:

“I faced a lot of backlash for my role in Glamour Girls 2. At that time, many people pretended they didn’t watch such movies, yet they labeled me Sharon Stone, Mammy Water, Husband Snatcher… It got to a point where women would hold their men tightly if they saw me.”

Anunobi emphasized that her portrayal was strictly acting, explaining that she was paid extra for the famous bathtub scene with Zack Orji.

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She added that while some audience members misinterpreted her character, she considered the attention a testament to her acting ability and charisma.