Seda Bakan on Hadise: 'I Might Have Hurt Her Without Realizing It'
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Actress Seda Bakan addressed rumors of a rift with singer Hadise, stating they drifted apart without a specific conflict.
- Bakan reflected on her relationships, deciding to be more selective and focus on family and personal introspection.
- The public speculation arose from their past collaboration on a digital series.
Actress Seda Bakan has broken her silence on the perceived distance between her and singer Hadise, with whom she previously shared a leading role in the digital series 'Esas Oฤlan.' Bakan clarified that their relationship did not end due to a fight or any specific incident that caused offense.
Appearing on journalist Fatih Altaylฤฑ's program, Bakan explained that she and Hadise simply grew apart organically. "We drifted away from each other, actually. We drifted away without talking," Bakan stated. She added, "I don't believe we made a decision or hurt each other. There was no tension. I might have hurt her without realizing it; there's no problem from my side; she might be hurt by me."
We drifted away from each other, actually. We drifted away without talking. I don't believe we made a decision or hurt each other. There was no tension. I might have hurt her without realizing it; there's no problem from my side; she might be hurt by me.
Following this period of distance, Bakan admitted to undergoing a period of self-reflection regarding her social circle and friendships. She shared a new perspective on human connections, emphasizing a decision to become more discerning in her relationships. "I just realized this: perhaps one shouldn't be friends with too many people," she said. "Do I need to turn more towards my family and my inner self now? I just started thinking about these things."
The public's attention on their relationship stems from their past close friendship and joint project, making any perceived distance a subject of media interest.
I just realized this: perhaps one shouldn't be friends with too many people. Do I need to turn more towards my family and my inner self now? I just started thinking about these things.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.