#SHOWBIZ: Diana Danielle: 'If I wanted a rich man, I would have one long ago'
KUALA LUMPUR: Actress and singer Diana Danielle has firmly defended her independence after a netizen suggested she should seek a wealthy partner.
The exchange occurred in the comments section of a TikTok post, where the individual advised Diana to "catch a rich man" to ensure her financial security.
Diana Danielle Danny Beeson, however, was quick to assert that she is capable of supporting herself without relying on a man's wealth.
"If you're looking for money, get a job," she retorted.
"If I wanted to catch a rich man, I would have done it a long time ago."
"Now," she continued, "I'm the one who's rich. And there are many men who depend on women."
The majority of netizens rallied behind Diana's stance, urging her to disregard the negative comment.
"No need to pay attention to comments like this. Just focus on surviving; you already know what's good and what's bad," one netizen commented.
Another added, "That's right, don't listen to such foul language."
"Not everyone wants to rely on someone's wealth; these days, many women are working," another netizen pointed out.
One comment offered a different perspective: "If she marries a rich man, what's wrong with that? God has already decided."
This exchange follows Diana's second divorce from actor Farid Kamil, which was finalised at the Federal Territory Syariah Court, here, on March 24.
The couple's first divorce, delivered via Google Meet, took place on Aug 10, 2023. However, they reconciled 21 days later.
Diana and Farid were married on Nov 3, 2012, and have two children: Muhammad, 12, and Nur Aurora, 10.
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