Serbian Actress Anđelka Stević Žugić Discusses Divorce and Resilience on Croatian TV

Croatian viewers were recently treated to an insightful interview with popular Serbian actress Anđelka Stević Žugić on HRT's "Nedjeljom u 2" with Aleksandar Stanković. The conversation delved into her personal life, particularly her divorce and subsequent remarriage to a close friend of her former husband, a topic that has generated significant public discussion.

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Bože, vidite li vi mene? Nikad slađe, nikad mlađe. Naučila sam da zapravo sa distance gledano ništa što nam se događa nije tako strašno

Stević Žugić used the platform to discuss her monodrama, "Što me opet snađe" (What Befell Me Again), which draws from her own experiences of navigating life post-divorce. She articulated a powerful message about a woman's right to happiness and criticized the societal double standards that often accompany such personal choices. Her performance, as described by her colleague Anja Mandić, has been a way to confront public scrutiny, including intrusive media attention during her pregnancy and while raising her child.

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Ima ljudi kojima se ne sviđam sigurno, i to vidim isto nekad, kad netko kad prođem kao bude u stilu 'o ne'. Ali dobro, nisu me upoznali još uvijek

The actress candidly addressed the public's perception of her, admitting that some people do not like her. However, she framed her artistic endeavors as her response to criticism. By bringing her personal narrative to the stage, she aims to challenge judgments and assert her right to personal fulfillment. This approach resonates with a Croatian audience that, while perhaps aware of the gossip, also appreciates artistic expression and the courage to confront societal pressures. The interview highlighted how personal struggles can be transformed into powerful artistic statements, offering a unique perspective on resilience and self-determination.

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Nažalost, ona je to proživjela i kad je bila u drugom stanju. Oni su iskakali iza kontejnera da bi ju uslikali, i nitko ne razmišla u tom trenutku da to uznemirava jednu buduću majku. Onda je tako šetala s djetetom ulicom, da bi joj dobacivali ti koji su gledali te medije. Ne bude to lako ni za gledanje, to su gomile prolivenih suza