Indonesian-American model Manohara Odelia Pinot, 33, says her 2008 marriage to Malaysian prince was forced, illegal, and abusive, and rejects the term "ex-wife."

In a January 5, 2026, Instagram post, Indonesian-American model Manohara Odelia Pinot, now 33, said her 2008 marriage to Malaysian Prince Tengku Fakhry Petra was non-consensual, illegal, and abusive. At 16, she claimed she was a minor subjected to physical and sexual abuse, isolation, and control while in Malaysia. She escaped in 2009 with help from her mother, Indonesian officials, and the U.S. embassy. She rejected the label “ex-wife,” stating it falsely implies consent and legality, and urged media and platforms to use accurate language to reflect her experience of coercion and exploitation.