Gupse Özay Deleted Her Photos: Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel Shut Down Divorce Rumors for Good

Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel have been making headlines lately—not just for their roles on screen, but also for rumors surrounding their personal lives. The two have been turning up the heat with their bold scenes in the drama Aşkı Hatırla, sparking speculation that the steamy moments may have caused tension in their real-life relationships. While some claimed the scenes damaged Hande Erçel’s relationship with Hakan Sabancı, others suggested Barış Arduç’s marriage to Gupse Özay was on the rocks.

Fueling the speculation, Gupse Özay archived old photos from her social media, which quickly led to rumors of a split. But Barış Arduç and Hande Erçel have now firmly shut down all the chatter. Arduç, in particular, responded with a strong statement of support for his wife, putting an end to the divorce claims.

Currently one of the most talked-about duos in entertainment, Arduç and Erçel have been lighting up screens with their on-screen chemistry in Aşkı Hatırla. Following their appearance together in the film Rüzgara Bırak, the two stars have continued to impress audiences with their undeniable synergy—both in front of the camera and, apparently, off it.

It was their intimate scenes in the drama that first stirred up gossip, with many speculating that these moments had driven a wedge between Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı. Rumors swirled that the couple had broken up after those scenes aired, and soon the speculation spilled over into Arduç and Özay’s marriage as well.

Some reports even claimed that Hakan Sabancı had left their shared home, suggesting that Erçel’s onscreen connection with Arduç had jeopardized her real-life romance.

Adding more fuel to the fire, Gupse Özay chose to publicly celebrate only her own father on Father’s Day, with no mention of her husband Barış Arduç. Her silence on social media and the alleged removal of their shared photos only heightened the speculation.

The situation quickly became the talk of the entertainment world: Was there real tension between Özay and Arduç? Could divorce be on the table?

But Barış Arduç decisively put the rumors to rest by posting a story on Instagram showing his support for Gupse Özay’s latest project. Özay is the creator and voice of Gupi, an upcoming animated series set to launch on Netflix. Aimed at both kids and adults, the project has already drawn plenty of attention online.

Arduç reposted Özay’s announcement on his own Instagram Story, making it clear that he stands by her side—both personally and professionally. The post served as a subtle yet powerful message: everything’s fine at home.

This heartfelt show of support in the middle of divorce rumors proved that the couple remains strong, committed, and supportive of one another, in both life and career.

Meanwhile, Hande Erçel also responded to the swirling romance rumors linking her to Arduç. She shared a behind-the-scenes photo from the set of Aşkı Hatırla, posing with Barış Arduç and making it clear in her caption that they are "just friends." With this simple but pointed post, Erçel made it known that things are still good between her and Hakan Sabancı.

In fact, Erçel and Sabancı were recently spotted vacationing together, putting to rest any lingering doubts about their relationship status.