Turkish pop star Demet Akalın confirmed that she and her husband, Okan Kurt, have been sleeping separately since the COVID‑19 pandemic began. The singer revealed the detail during an interview with journalist Simla Can Polat, who had asked about the couple’s sleeping arrangements. Akalın, who married Kurt in 2012, said, “Since the pandemic we have been sleeping apart, and sleep is important.” She added that the practice has been in place for several years, but she had not previously discussed it publicly. The interview was part of a broader conversation about how couples manage sleep habits. Akalın’s comments were the first time she disclosed the detail, and she emphasized that the arrangement is a personal choice rather than a sign of marital discord.