Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has addressed public criticism from his father, veteran actor Pete Edochie, regarding his second marriage to actress Judy Austin.

 

Speaking candidly, Yul stated that at his age, he must make personal decisions without being constrained by others’ opinions—even his father’s.

 

“At this age, my problem can’t be what my father thinks about my personal decision: anything I want to do as a man in my personal life, I am not a child, I should be able to say this is good for me, and if that is good for me, I go for it. Real men don’t complain or explain: they face it,” he said.

 

The actor’s comments come amid ongoing public attention on his family dynamics and the circumstances surrounding his marriage to Judy Austin, highlighting the tension between personal autonomy and parental expectations in Nigerian families.

 

Fans and industry observers have reacted to Yul’s statement, with many praising his candidness and commitment to taking responsibility for his own life choices while navigating public scrutiny.