The Bahraini artist Zainab Al-Askari surprised everyone by announcing her return to acting after a 17-year retirement since 2006, when she entered marriage. Zainab Al-Askari stated that her husband continuously supports her in the field of art and encourages her to stay close to her audience. She noted that her decision to retire came because she sees marriage as a source of stability.
She confirmed that her husband is "jealous" of her and refuses to let her sacrifice her artistic career, motivating her to present works that suit her. She mentioned that he encouraged her to return by proposing a program with a humanitarian and charitable goal. Al-Askari explained that her decision to return to acting is linked to her husband's approval, indicating that her daughters are asking her to return to the arts, but they need her care and attention at this time.
She expressed regret over her retirement and not working on the series "The Rebel" before her retirement, hinting that she might undertake it in the future. Zainab Al-Askari stated that she is "not regretting" her current beautiful life, as she lives a happy and stable life with her family.
