Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has set social media ablaze with a heartwarming yet surprising revelation about her personal life. The film star, known for her roles and past highly publicized feud with singer Portable, took to her Instagram page to share a special family moment that quickly became the talk of the town.
A Tri-Generational Display of Elegance
In a post made on December 1, 2025, Laide Bakare presented her followers with a beautiful pictorial showcasing three generations of her family. The actress posed alongside her mother and her daughter, all dressed in impeccably coordinated matching aso oke outfits. The elegant traditional attire was complemented with matching headgears and accessories, arranged in a line that beautifully represented their lineage.
The matriarch of the family, Bakare's mother, stood proudly at the front. Laide positioned herself in the middle, with her teenage daughter completing the trio. In additional photos shared, the three were captured joyfully vibing to music, their smiles radiating familial bond and happiness.
The Age Revelation That Caused an Uproar
While the photos themselves garnered admiration, it was the caption that truly sent shockwaves through the comment section. Laide Bakare chose this moment to publicly state her real age, revealing she is 36 years old. She further disclosed that her mother is 70, and her daughter is 17.
This disclosure left a significant number of her fans and followers utterly stunned. Many expressed disbelief, with comments flooding in suggesting she must be joking. A common sentiment was that fans remembered watching her act in movies when they were much younger, making her stated age seem improbable to them.
One fan humorously noted that if Laide is truly 36, it would mean their parents hadn't even conceived them when she started her career. Another commenter shared a personal anecdote about a relative who also frequently reduced her age, questioning why people engage in such acts. The revelation reopened a familiar debate, as this is not the first time the actress has faced public scrutiny and questions regarding her age.
Fans React and a New Political Chapter
The online reaction was swift and varied. User @agathaajeh commented, "Trust me she’s just joking cos how can she indirectly say I can give birth to her like seriously." Another, @cocobynicole, pondered, "Why do people reduce their age? Haven't you heard that you cannot cheat nature?" Meanwhile, @tomiwa_esq recalled, "As at 2010 when I start deh watch her movies, she go don clock 30. Una too do abeg." Amidst the skepticism, some followers, like @zanzeespabeautynstyle, focused on the beauty of the family moment, offering blessings.
This personal revelation comes on the heels of a significant professional milestone for the actress. Laide Bakare was recently appointed as the Senior Special Assistant on Arts and Entertainment by the Osun State Governor. This political appointment drew congratulations from colleagues and fans alike, though it also attracted some mixed reactions from the public.
The actress's decision to share this intimate family portrait and her personal details has once again cemented her status as a figure who consistently captures public attention, both for her professional endeavors and her personal disclosures.
