When Tuba Büyüküstün Was Asked About Hakan Sabancı… I’m Embarrassed

The fact that Hande Erçel’s ex-boyfriend Hakan Sabancı (34) liked a photo of actress Tuba Büyüküstün — who is 11 years older than him — was widely talked about. Sabancı’s move was later brought up to Büyüküstün, and her response, “I’m embarrassed,” drew attention.

Hande Erçel and Hakan Sabancı’s three-year relationship ended last month.

It was claimed that the relationship ended because Hakan Sabancı’s mother, Arzu Sabancı, did not approve of marriage.

Arzu Sabancı, however, issued the following statement:

“Hande is a young woman who is loved by everyone — successful in her art, elegant, smart, and very beautiful, with strong values. Throughout their relationship, I watched them with happiness. The decision to break up belongs to Hakan and Hande. We, as a family, learned about it afterward. Our sons’ private lives are entirely their own preferences and choices. We never interfered in this process.”

While Hande Erçel never spoke about the breakup and instead focused all her attention on her career, it caused a stir when Hakan (34) recently liked a photo of actress Tuba Büyüküstün, who attended Paris Fashion Week and is 11 years older than him. Dating rumors immediately started flying. The businessman then quickly removed the like.

The other evening, Tuba Büyüküstün — who is starring in the film Dehşet Bey — chatted with reporters at the movie’s gala premiere, and she looked caught off guard when asked about Hakan Sabancı.

“I’M EMBARRASSED RIGHT NOW”

Büyüküstün, visibly tense, said:

“To be honest, I’m embarrassed by these questions right now. Let’s talk another time — could you look over here, please?”

She pointed to her fellow actors and reminded everyone that they were at the premiere of a film they had worked hard on.

Oyuncu Tuba Büyüküstün, başrolünde yer aldığı Dehşet Bey galasında kendisine yöneltilen Hakan Sabancı sorularına “Burası yeri değil arkadaşlar diyerek cevap vermekten kaçındı… 📍📍#tubabuyukustun #tubabüyüküstün #hakansabanci pic.twitter.com/Fy6GqWraRk

— Gece Muhabiri (@xgecemuhabiri) October 20, 2025