Actress Nkechi Blessing shed tears during an emotional appearance on The HonestBunch Podcast, revealing that the woman responsible for leaking her viral gym photo has been arrested.
The 36-year-old actress explained that the photo, taken without her consent while at the gym, quickly went viral and attracted waves of body-shaming comments online.
Nkechi said the gym initially refused to provide the photographer’s information, but she eventually tracked the woman down and ensured legal action was taken.
“This is who I am. I wear clothes that make me comfortable. I am not hiding from anyone. You get BBL and you snap me, who has a natural body? Are you stupid, sis?” Nkechi said emotionally during the interview.
During the podcast, she also opened up about her personal life, sharing that she is a mother to a six-year-old son. In a heartwarming moment, she called him live on the show, giving fans a glimpse into her life beyond the spotlight.
The viral gym photo had captured Nkechi seated casually, checking her phone, and unposed — a simple moment that attracted unfair criticism online. The incident sparked widespread discussion on social media about celebrity privacy, body confidence, and the ethics of taking and sharing photos without consent.
Nkechi’s disclosure underscores the challenges celebrities face in protecting their personal lives while advocating for respect and privacy.
