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"I Can't Wear Skimpy Dresses Again"

The beautiful, talented, alleged 'highest paid actress' who is known for flaunting her God given assets has turned a new leaf.

Mercy Johnson Okojie is no doubt a talented actress who is known for her remarkable delivery - and outstanding figure. The actress who is not unaware of her endowments and once enjoyed flaunting them in risqué outfits has revealed that she now finds such outfits amusing.

In a recent interview with Punch, the actress revealed how marriage has changed her sense of dressing.

Read excerpts below.

On her winning formula for marriage: “It is simply commitment, having a great husband and being submissive as a woman. And I must add knowing how to deal with your differences with love. Motherhood is just the best thing to have happened to me and in no way would I say it has slowed me or my career down.

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On her dressing: “Marriage is influencing my dress sense in a more positive way. As I always say my husband is my greatest critic but when it comes to my profession, he understands and has made me grow better than I used to. Sometimes when I look back and see the dresses I wore I laugh real hard and thank God for a blessed and understanding friend, manager and hubby

On endorsements: "First of all I always remain grateful that I am appreciated and recommended by showbiz personalities and Nigerians. That for me is the biggest endorsement. The other one will come. Keep your fingers crossed. I am humbled, grateful and uplifted and full of gratitude to everyone who ‘Googled’ Mercy Johnson at all times.”

On being the highest paid actress:  “No comment o, before someone misquotes what I said. I am what I am by the grace of God.”

On alleged troubled relationship with colleagues: “I am not fighting with anybody. Last time it was rumoured that Chike Ike and I had issues while we were on set together. We had to take to Twitter to deny it. Tomorrow it will be another person. I am a peaceful person and I believe most of the people in Nollywood are also peaceful.”

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