Reem Shaikh Opens Up About Her Parents' Divorce: "We Have All Moved Forward..."

Social media personality Reem Shaikh has spoken about a deeply painful part of her life — the separation of her parents — a chapter she's kept private for years. Recently, Reem opened up about her emotional wounds, setting the record straight on long-standing rumors.

Reem Confirms Parents' Divorce

Addressing the ongoing whispers and online assumptions, Reem admitted that her parents legally ended their relationship four years ago. She stated, “Yes, it's true — my parents have gone their separate ways. I want everyone to stop speculating and stop spreading gossip about why I unfollowed whom and what it means. It's been four years now. We have all moved forward, but the world seems stuck on it.”

Reem further clarified speculation about a young woman frequently seen in her family pictures. “She's not just a random person,” Reem said with calm assurance. “She is my half-sister from my mother's side, and she's a professional air hostess.” Reem felt compelled to clear the air to prevent false narratives and baseless online chatter from spreading further.

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Reem Slams Trolls:

Reem also addressed unfair trolling aimed not just at her, but at her mother. Some netizens have shamed her mom for wearing Reem's clothes, something Reem finds absurd. “We're about the same height and build, so naturally, we swap clothes. Why should it matter?” She said the trolling used to upset her, but now she chooses to laugh it off. However, it still reflects how judgmental people can be about harmless, everyday choices.

Reflecting on her relationship with her mom, Reem expressed deep regret about not recognizing her mother's unspoken sacrifices earlier. “When the realization hit me, it broke me,” she admitted. “From that moment, I promised myself that I'd do everything in my power to ensure my mother has the life she truly deserves — full of respect, comfort, and happiness.”

In one of the most vulnerable parts of the interview, Reem recalled the emotional toll of her chaotic childhood. She shared that she saw herself in the character of Ishan from Taare Zameen Par — misunderstood, quiet, and often misjudged. “People thought I had an attitude,” she confessed, “but in truth, I just couldn't connect because of what I'd seen at home.”

She described a childhood filled with shouting, arguments, and emotional unrest. These experiences shaped her responses, leading to anger and emotional suppression. “The night my parents separated, I grew up in an instant,” Reem said. “Suddenly, I understood things that no child should have to. I was surrounded by noise, conflict, and unspoken tension — and I carried all that within me.”