By Peter Onyekachukwu 
By Peter Onyekachukeu
A Nollywood insider has linked the ongoing marital crisis between actress Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Senator Ned Nwoko, to the actress’s early rise to fame and the lifestyle it exposed her to.
The source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Regina’s exposure to luxury and public attention as a child actor shaped her attitude toward fame and influenced her choices in adulthood.
“Regina became a star too early. Stardom came and she didn’t manage it well. Many stars in the industry are addicted to one thing or another. I think she’s just a victim of industry influence, not necessarily her family,” the source said.
The actress’s marriage came under public scrutiny after a viral video surfaced showing Regina in tears, accusing her husband of domestic violence.
Senator Nwoko, who represents Delta North Senatorial District, dismissed the claims, linking his wife’s behaviour to drug and alcohol use, which he alleged had worsened her emotional instability.
The source described the entertainment industry as one where substance abuse and moral lapses thrive due to long working hours and frequent travels.
“Most entertainers hardly return home. They move from one location to another, living mostly in hotels. That environment makes it easy to indulge in unwholesome activities without anyone monitoring them,” he explained.
The source further disclosed that Regina’s mother, Rita Daniels, is heartbroken over the controversy, especially as she seeks a top position in Nollywood.
“Her mother is not happy. No mother would want her daughter’s marriage to collapse. But there’s little she can do — Regina is married to a billionaire politician, and her mother can only advise from a distance,” he added.
Regina, 25, and Nwoko, 64, have two children together. The union, which initially drew criticism over their wide age gap, had appeared stable until the recent crisis.
The insider said some of her colleagues in Asaba, where her acting career began, were disappointed by the development, believing the marriage was built more on wealth and status than love.