Actresses with non-standard beauty who managed to fall in love with millions of viewers

2024 Author: Richard Flannagan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-15 23:55

No matter how they try to fit all the girls to the same beauty standards in the media space, it is not enough to just have attractive external data. Moreover, plastic surgery has gone ahead and anyone who wants to make "lips like Jolie" and generally change facial features. But the actresses in our selection did not chase the canons and refused to remake themselves, having managed to go against stereotypes. After all, the main thing is talent, charisma, charm, self-confidence and inner harmony. Against the background of stereotyped beauties, they, on the contrary, look advantageous, standing out favorably among other colleagues.

Inna Churikova (76 years old)

Since childhood, Inna Churikova dreamed of becoming an actress, was the star of all school events and loved to be in the spotlight. But the very first attempt to enter an educational institution where actors were forged turned out to be a failure: the girl was not hired precisely because of her non-standard appearance. But the applicant did not give up and applied to the Schepkinsky school. However, even here, not everything went smoothly right away: the teachers doubted whether they needed such a student, but Veniamin Tsygankov decided to take Churikova on his course. Marfusha in the fairy tale "Morozko" is one of the first roles of Inna in the cinema. When the actress saw herself on the screen, she could not hold back her tears: she seemed so ugly to herself. She even wanted to give up her acting career, but changed her mind. Once the girl was noticed by director Gleb Panfilov and invited to star in the film "There is no ford in the fire." This picture became fateful for Churikova: she received not only fame and recognition, but also love. People's Artist of the USSR has lived with Panfilov for more than 50 years, and the husband considers his chosen one the most beautiful woman in the world. And no one is going to argue with this, because the audience simply adores the actress.

Meryl Streep (70)

The Hollywood actress never considered her appearance as her trump card, and this position, on the contrary, brought her success. But she could not achieve her right away. When Streep came to the casting for King Kong in 1976, director Dino De Laurentiis was not shy about expression. Yes, he wanted to see a "fresh" face, but, according to him, not to the same extent. But Meryl did not despair and three years later achieved superstar status. And in 1985, she became the first actress to receive a $ 3 million royalty for Out of Africa. In the future, many eminent directors wanted to see her in their films and were ready to pay much more money. The Hollywood star received an Oscar three times, and many authoritative critics unanimously recognize her as the greatest actress of all time. And in films, Streep often plays elegant and confident women. What are the standards? Meryl has managed to prove that she is beyond them.

Leah Akhedzhakova (81 years old)

Lia Akhedzhakova also dreamed of becoming an actress since childhood, but, looking in the mirror, she understood that it would not be easy for her to achieve success. Nor did her father believe in the success of his daughter, who, being a director, forbade her to go on stage, which is why after graduating from school, the girl submitted documents to the Institute of Non-Ferrous Metals and Gold. But she only had enough for a year and a half, and Leah risked trying to enter GITIS. And she succeeded, but after graduation Akhedzhakova got into the main episodic and comedic roles. Everything changed after the actress moved to Sovremennik, where she was entrusted with a really serious job. And then there was a meeting with Eldar Ryazanov, who saw Akhedzhakova in the role of Vera in "Office Romance". And she did not disappoint: the artist coped brilliantly with the role of a flirtatious secretary-fashionista and became the standard of style. Since then, Liya Medzhidzhovna, who has a completely non-stage appearance, remains one of the most beloved actresses by the audience.

Barbra Streisand (78 years old)

A strong spirit is what helped the Hollywood actress and singer achieve success. After all, she faced great difficulties already in early childhood. When his father died, Barbra was only one year old. Soon, a stepfather appeared in their house, who offended the girl. And the mother was in no hurry to give affection to the child, humiliating and insulting him in every possible way. Perhaps, the Rat and Raggedy are one of the most "affectionate" epithets with which she showered her daughter. Classmates also scoffed at the girl, who has a too large nose, a bony figure and slanting eyes. However, Streisand admits that she often looked in the mirror and suggested to herself that she was beautiful. Then all the complexes disappeared. And the actress's track record includes two Oscars, Emmy, Grammy, Golden Globe … Only a few were able to achieve such achievements in art.

Ekaterina Vasilieva (74 years old)

Unlike most of the actresses in this collection, who were forced to knock out their place in the sun, Ekaterina Vasilyeva entered VGIK on the first try, immediately became the star of the course and easily got the first roles. Those who communicated with her later recalled that she was so charismatic that no one even paid attention to her non-standard beauty. The actress starred in "Straw Hat", "Wizards", "An Ordinary Miracle" and other films - all in the filmography Vasilyeva over 130 works. However, in the early 90s, Catherine unexpectedly left the theater and became a novice in a monastery. True, three years later she returned to the stage and to the cinema, but she admitted that for each role she asks for blessings from the spiritual mentor. The son of the actress, by the way, became a priest and is raising seven children.

Sarah Jessica Parker (55)

The actress recalls that one day she came home and complained to her mother that she was unhappy with her close-set eyes, large nose and sharp knees. To which I received the answer that nothing can be done, I will have to wear it all my life. Despite the "flaws", many years later Sarah Jessica managed to get a role in the cult TV series "Sex and the City" and become an icon of style and the idol of millions. Although Parker admits that she risked becoming a hostage to the role of ugly women all her life, she was not afraid to go against the tide … In addition, many eminent men (among them Robert Downey Jr., Robert Kennedy Jr., Nicholas Kedge) could not resist her charms. Sarah Jessica herself has been happily living with Matthew Broderick for more than 20 years.

Alisa Freundlich (85 years old)

Alisa Freidlich is not afraid to play the roles of "ugly" women, and her "mimra" from "Office Romance" brought the actress nationwide love. The artist herself later admitted that the success with the audience of this image remained a mystery to her, although after graduating from the Leningrad Theater Institute, the girl, having settled in the local theater, received only roles that she did not like. She was very worried about this, but now admits that it was a good school of life. Later, Freidlinh managed to gain a foothold in theatrical circles, but she was not taken to the cinema - in the debut film "Unfinished Story" her name was not even in the credits. But Alisa Brunovna was able to prove that an atypical appearance is only a plus, embodying on the screen the image of the queen herself Anna in the movie The Three Musketeers.

Tilda Swinton (59 years old)

Alien, extraterrestrial, snow queen, elf, androgyne … - as soon as they do not call Tilda Swinton. Looking at her, it really seems that she flew from another planet. However, the actress herself is proud of her noble roots - the founder of her family was from among the wealthy Scottish landowners. However, Tilda never dreamed of becoming an actress: she attended one of the best English schools, and acting in her family was considered an ignoble affair. But later Swinton became interested in theater, and started acting in films. The film Orladno brought her world fame, for which her unusual appearance came in handy: in the film the actress played a man who was first a man and then became a woman. The aristocratic star is very selective in her roles, choosing only the most interesting ones. At the same time, her ability to transform is admirable: for example, in the film "Doctor Strange" she played a spiritual mentor of an indeterminate gender, and in "Girl without complexes" she embodied the image of a glamorous beauty.