Actress Judy Austin has drawn criticism from social media users after commenting on a post by Annie Idibia, with fans warning her to stay out of the drama that has dogged her since she married actor 2Baba.
The incident started when Austin left a comment on one of Idibia's photos. Details of what she wrote triggered immediate pushback from fans who saw it as either insensitive or an attempt to insert herself into an ongoing situation involving the singer and his first wife.
Austin's move came at a time when she remains a polarising figure in Nollywood circles following her marriage to Afrobeats legend Innocent Idibia, professionally known as 2Baba. Many Nigerians have criticised her role in the breakdown of his marriage to Annie Macaulay-Idibia, and social media users have largely sided with the first wife in the ongoing family drama.
Fans did not hold back in their responses. Several users told her to mind her business and avoid commenting on matters that do not concern her, with some questioning her motives. The backlash spread quickly across Twitter and Instagram, where the actress's name began trending as people debated the appropriateness of her action.
This is not the first time Austin has found herself at the centre of controversy since becoming Mrs 2Baba. She has faced relentless criticism on social media, with many Nigerians viewing her as a home-wrecker who played a role in destroying a marriage that produced three children.
The actress has largely tried to keep a low profile in recent months, focusing on her career and family. However, the latest incident suggests that any move she makes in public, no matter how small, will be scrutinised and judged by an audience that has already made up its mind about her.
It remains unclear whether Austin will respond to the backlash or issue a statement addressing the controversy. Her media team has not made any comment as of the time of filing this report.
