Viola Kołakowska and Tomasz Karolak met in 2006 and were in a media relationship for almost 20 years. Although the couple had two children – Lena and Leon, they never decided to get married, and their relationship fell apart many times. Finally, in October 2025, it was confirmed that Karolak and Kołakowska had broken up for good. In a recent post published on social media, the celebrity admitted that she was a victim of violence in a relationship.
Viola Kołakowska in an emotional entry about a relationship. “He kept me on a leash for years.”
Kołakowska’s comment appeared under the post about Wojciech Smarzowski’s new film “Good House”. In his production, the director touched upon, among others: the issue of domestic violence. This is the aspect the celebrity referred to. “I was beaten until I bled, molested, and later from narcissistic psychological violence, where as an owner, dependent on my partner, the father of my children, I have not received any support so far, from anyone who could help me get over it, helping me with work,” wrote Kołakowska, referring to her relationship with Karolak.Everyone applauds and supports him because he is great at playing the victim. Except I’m the victimand they are doing great,” the model added.
I have been diagnosed with CPTSD (complex post-traumatic stress disorder – ed.), not him. For years he kept me on a leash, promising that I would go back to work soon, that he would help, that projects were waiting for me, etc. Later he said that he would help regardless of everything, and in the end I was left with nothing.
– Kołakowska further said, writing about her relationship with the actor. “He created his brand because he could – someone raised his children and ran the entire house. The rest had to adapt. It is difficult to break out of this vicious circle despite many years of working together,” the celebrity wrote at the end.
Tomasz Karolak commented on Viola Kołakowska’s entry. A short comment
Due to Kołakowska’s shocking entry, the media began to contact Karolak to speak on the matter. The editorial team of “Super Express” managed to do this the actor gave a short but telling comment. Karolak only responded to his former partner’s accusations – “I’m sorry”.
Need help?
Are you experiencing domestic violence? Are you looking for help? You can, for example, contact the National Emergency Service for Victims of Domestic Violence “Blue Line”. The free hotline is open 24 hours a day by phone 800 12 00 02. More information can be found on this page. If there is a threat to life, call the emergency number 112.
