From screen star to newlywed
Former Scandal! actress Lerato Nxumalo has officially tied the knot. The actress, who first announced her engagement in October 2024, shared the happy news on Instagram this past weekend with a video from her wedding ceremony. She captioned it: “Officially and legally, Mrs LP. Our officiating ceremony went a little something like this.”
The moment had her fans and fellow celebrities celebrating the new chapter in her life.
A wedding filled with love and emotion
The video showed Nxumalo exchanging vows with her Swedish husband in what appeared to be an intimate ceremony. Her best friend and fellow actress, Cindy Mahlangu, was seen crying tears of joy during the proceedings before congratulating her afterwards.
Other celebrities and fans quickly joined in with warm wishes. Messages of support poured in across social media, with comments calling her “absolutely beautiful”, “a stunning bride”, and praising her choice to wear her natural hair on her big day.
Social media reacts: joy and debate
While most of the reaction was positive, some users sparked debate by criticising her wedding-day make-up and hairstyle. One comment read, “Her makeup artist failed her, though. How do you have two completely different brows on your wedding day?”
Others pushed back against the negativity, applauding Nxumalo for embracing African hairstyles instead of conforming to expectations of weaves and wigs. One supporter wrote, “You can never make us hate marriage! This is a beautiful thing! We love to see it.”
A look inside Lerato Nxumalo’s wedding day. pic.twitter.com/Z0wHwTGQuE
— Musa Khawula (@MsaKhawula) September 28, 2025
More than a wedding day
For Nxumalo, who has faced ups and downs in her career, from her acting breakouts in Scandal! and Durban Gen to speaking openly about working at a grocery store and later launching her own clothing line, the wedding marks another milestone in a journey watched closely by her fans.
Her choice to share the video publicly reflects not only her personal joy but also her openness with supporters who have followed her path over the years.
A moment South Africans won’t forget
The outpouring of love for Lerato Nxumalo shows how deeply audiences connect with her beyond the screen. From her bold roles to her entrepreneurial moves and now her marriage, she continues to remind fans that celebrities are just as human, vulnerable, and joyful as anyone else.
For many, this wedding wasn’t just about glamour. It was about celebrating love, growth, and authenticity in the spotlight.
Source: Briefly News
Featured Image: Instagram/@lratonxumalo
