Shilpa Shetty has addressed the period when she faced criticism and was labeled a "gold-digger" for marrying Raj Kundra, especially during his separation from his first wife, Kavita Kundra. Shilpa spoke about this challenging phase in an interview, highlighting that she married Raj when he was considered one of the richest British Indian men, but people often forgot to explore her own wealth.

She clarified that she was already affluent at the time and emphasized, "Money has never really been the deciding factor in my life for anything." Shilpa expressed contentment with her current financial status, underlining that she pays all her taxes and remains financially independent.

Despite facing various rumors, particularly during Raj Kundra's legal troubles related to the porn films case, Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra have stood strong, emphasizing their commitment to each other in both good and challenging times. The couple, blessed with a son named Viaan and a daughter named Samisha, continues to prioritize togetherness.