Hande Erçel, reflecting on the current phase of her life, expressed: There's a wild side within me that loves this life.

Ever since she rose to prominence as one of Turkey's most beloved actresses, Hande Erçel has faced an immense amount of pressure. Every gesture, every pose, and every interview has been scrutinized, leaving the star of 'Love is in the Air', 'Black Pearl', and 'Love Doesn't Understand Words ' to grapple with relentless criticism and hurtful comments on social media.

With over 31 million followers on Instagram, Erçel is undoubtedly a star, but as her fame has soared, so has the number of 'haters'. Speaking out about this wave of negativity flooding social media, the actress opened up in the March issue of the Turkish edition of Elle magazine. It's not the first time she's addressed this issue. Previously, Erçel has expressed exhaustion over constantly questioning her work and the criticism she faces for every action and statement.

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However, in this recent interview, she delves deeper, revealing the toll this hate has taken on her over the years and how it has shaped her "I used to hide myself, even when there was a storm raging inside me," the accomplished actress confessed.

Finally Embracing Authenticity 

Yet, over time, everything has changed. After years of enduring comments about her physical appearance, her work, various critiques, and speculations about her private life, Hande Erçel has learned to distance herself from it all. While it still affects her, she admits to feeling drained from constantly being in the spotlight but is learning to cope and give it less significance.


Now, as she enjoys one of the happiest periods of her life (rumors of a wedding with Hakan Sabancı have even surfaced), Erçel has allowed herself to reclaim a part of herself that she kept hidden."Now, I have the freedom to express my true feelings. There's a wild side within me that loves this life. I'm allowing this Hande, known only to a few, to surface occasionally and be seen by all" the actress shared in her interview with 'Elle'.

"Why Always Me?"

Despite gradually learning to shrug off the criticism, Erçel still wonders why there's so much hatred directed towards her."I'm always in the spotlight, attacked for my performances and my private life. That's why I'm tired, frustrated, and sad. Why always me?" she pondered in January when questioned by the press, while also appealing for respect.

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