The marriage was the source of some controversy, as it was arranged by Eutropius, one of the eunuch court officials, who was attempting to expand his influence, and whom she later had executed.
Pernikahan tersebut menjadi sumber beberapa kontroversi, karena diatur oleh Eutropius, salah satu pejabat kasim, yang berusaha memperluas pengaruhnya, dan siapa yang kemudian dia eksekusi.