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At 78, ABBA’s Frida FINALLY Admits the Truth About Benny’s Affair—After 40 Years of Silence
After decades of silence and speculation, Anni-Frid Lyngstad—known to millions as Frida from ABBA—has finally opened up about one of the most painful chapters of her life: the end of her relationship with fellow ABBA member Benny Andersson. At 78, Frida has chosen to speak her truth, revealing emotional details about the affair that contributed to their split and how it impacted her both personally and professionally.
During the height of ABBA’s global fame in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Frida and Benny were seen as one of pop music’s most iconic couples. They married in 1978, just as the band was riding a wave of international success. However, by 1981, the marriage had ended in divorce—a development that shocked fans worldwide. The official story at the time was that the pressures of fame and work had strained the relationship. But whispers of infidelity had always followed Benny, and now, Frida is finally confirming what many had long suspected.
In a candid new interview, Frida acknowledged the deep emotional toll Benny’s affair had taken on her. “For a long time, I stayed quiet. I didn’t want to tarnish the image of ABBA or hurt anyone,” she said. “But the truth is, Benny’s betrayal broke something in me. I felt lost, angry, and deeply humiliated.”
Frida shared that she learned of the affair while the band was still performing together, and that she was forced to maintain a professional front even as her private world was collapsing. “It was the most difficult time in my life,” she admitted. “To stand on stage with someone who had betrayed me, and to smile through it all—it was unbearable at times.”
Despite the heartbreak, Frida also emphasized that she has found peace over the years. “Time heals, or at least softens the pain,” she said. “I no longer carry bitterness. Benny and I have both moved on, and I wish him nothing but happiness.”
She went on to explain why she chose to speak out now. “I think it’s important to be honest about what we go through as human beings, not just as celebrities. People look at ABBA and see perfection, but behind the scenes, we were just people trying to survive fame, relationships, and heartbreak.”
Frida’s revelation adds another layer to ABBA’s complex and often emotionally charged history. While the band has experienced a renaissance in recent years, including new music and a virtual concert tour, her words serve as a reminder of the human cost of fame and the quiet strength required to endure it.
For fans, this long-awaited confession offers closure and a deeper understanding of the emotional landscape behind ABBA’s timeless songs. And for Frida, it marks a moment of liberation—a chance to reclaim her story and finally let go of a painful past that had been buried in silence for far too long.