Just a few decades ago, the story of Cinderella seemed like an impossible fairy tale, because, as the song says, no king can marry for love. And if you remember the life story of Princess Margaret (sister of Elizabeth II), who sacrificed her personal happiness for the sake of the principles of the royal family, then she will also be sincerely sorry for the ruined life. But the situation is changing every year, and the changed views of the younger generation of aristocrats already clearly say "no" to the rotten tradition. Today we want races
About Some actors in their youth, by chance, become popular, while others have to follow their dreams for a long time. But there is no need to be discouraged - as they say, after forty, life is just beginning. Today we want to remember such patient and humble workers in the acting department who did not beat out winning roles, but calmly waited for their "release". And their finest hour has come - now even a child knows their names, and fans continue to write letters with gratitude
As a child, they dreamed of someday becoming famous, making a successful career as actors and musicians. But when fame and respect were achieved, these people were able to realize their business potential. These celebrities spent their incredible energy on the creation of manufacturing and trading companies, fortunately, they did not have to find investors - the earned fees allowed them to do this. And now many of them can boast of a profitable business that brings pleasure. In this article, we will explain
The feat of the Soviet people who survived the Great Patriotic War can be admired and certainly remembered about them. Each had his own battle - some defended the fatherland with a rifle in their hands, others worked in sanitary brigades and pulled out the wounded from the battlefields, while others inspired hope and faith in victory with their songs and roles. And you must admit that any contribution to the cause of the great victory was in demand - whether it was labor on the front line or performances of artists under the threat of shelling. Today we will remember these actresses with great
They say that people change over time. This applies not only to appearance, but also to outlook on life. Youthful protest, rejection of the social values of past generations, over time, should be replaced by thoughtful decisions and a wise and calm analysis of one's own life. But is it? Have rockers and rebels of the past changed? It is curious to compare their images and songs before and after, because these bright girls are already over forty, and they probably had events in their fate that could settle them down
In the old days, divorce was considered, if not something shameful, then it was clearly not welcomed by the authorities. Although, of course, people dispersed, remarried, hoping for family happiness. But all the same, the "divorced women" looked in the eyes of society as "second-class women." However, there are always exceptions to the rule - some Soviet ladies could afford not two or three marriages, but a much larger number. Today we will tell you about such bright and independent representatives of creative professionals
As one famous film says, a car is not a luxury, but a means of transportation. And it is no longer surprising that young people get the right to drive this vehicle almost in childhood. However, let's reveal a little secret: not all famous actors know how to drive a car. Some of them only drive a car in the frame and perform cool stunts, but in ordinary life they prefer to do without it. We have compiled a list of stars who, for one reason or another, ride with a driver or use public
Currently, many countries give men the right to care for newborn children on an equal basis with women. True, if the definition of "maternity leave" is applied to women, then men after the birth of a baby can take "paternal leave." Despite the fact that this phenomenon is not very common, many famous men gladly used their right to go on parental leave
The image of a bright representative of the youth movement and a rebel in the life of Valeria from the action-packed drama of 1989 "Crash -" was famously played by the actress Oksana Arbuzova. Then she starred in several more films and in a strange way disappeared not only from the screens, but also from public life in general. What has changed in her life, meeting with which person completely turned the whole way of life of this expressive girl and what road led her to the temple - you will learn all this from our today's article
It's always nice to be happy for people who have made a successful career. And it is especially warm to realize that some of them have Russian roots. More than it is known about the actors who were born in our country. But what do you know about seemingly Native Americans who hardly remember the Russian language, but nevertheless are direct descendants of emigrants from Russia? We dug a little into the pedigree of celebrities and now we are ready to tell you all their secrets
Well, admit it - you have watched these sentimental stories at least once. Now they are called soap operas and are scorned, but in those years it was a new look at films, frank and filled with life stories. Why are there grandmothers - everyone, young and old, worried about Izaura, Rosa, Maria and many other poor and such native Brazilian girls. We are sincerely attached to these heroines, and now it is doubly interesting how the fate and career of the actresses who played them developed
Beauty, fame and politics are always linked. Beautiful women ferret out secrets from influential admirers, popular personalities are able to transport secret documents during their travels, and famous artists, who enter the circles of the elite, arrange meetings of spies. So who are they, the real prototypes of the James Bond? Celebrities who have played not only on stage, but also in real life? Today we will declassify the names of those who have successfully combined a career in film and show business with a professional
Gorgeous shooting, rich sponsors, the glory of the first beauty - from the outside it seems that here it is, luck, and now the life of the winner of a beauty contest will turn out as well as possible. However, behind the glossy side of popularity is not at all what girls see for the first time. The most that they win is a trip to world competitions. The rest is endless work for the glory of show business. So not every of the recognized beauties is able to maintain interest in themselves. We will tell you about different
Looking through the Forbes lists, we found that some of the most successful entrepreneurs, it turns out, are not married! Moreover, young men can boast not only of expensive cars, but also of a very high intelligence, determination and a non-standard approach to everything that surrounds them. However, many of them consider the institution of marriage to have outlived its usefulness, therefore, although they do not wear rings, they still do not refuse to raise their children. So read about the ambitious Russian billionaires in our roundup
Modern life dictates its own rules. And if earlier members of royal families were engaged exclusively in state affairs, arranged receptions and developed charity, then the realities of modern society dictate different rules. More and more aristocrats begin to lead the lives of ordinary people and master completely "earthly" professions. They do not rely on their position in society, but solely on their skills and consider it their duty to help people with real deeds. Today we will call them names
They say that when a person looks into the sky, he either prays or watches the plane. For some, the ability to fly is an old dream, an opportunity to experience freedom and ease of movement. Today we will not remember professional pilots or oligarchs who have their own planes. The heroes of our publication are actors who received flying certificates and were able to tame the "steel birds"
Modern life dictates its own rules. And if earlier members of royal families were engaged exclusively in state affairs, arranged receptions and developed charity, then the realities of modern society dictate different rules. More and more aristocrats begin to lead the lives of ordinary people and master completely "earthly" professions. They do not rely on their position in society, but solely on their skills and consider it their duty to help people with real deeds. Today we will call them names
The Sistine Chapel (Cappella Sistina) looks from the outside absolutely not impressive. This is just another medieval church building, of which there are many. In fact, the unremarkable façade of this boring building hides a real treasure, a true gem of the modern Vatican. She is famous mainly for the masterpiece frescoes of the brilliant Michelangelo. Interesting and little-known facts about this outstanding monument of the Renaissance and the secrets of the puzzle of the great artist
Performance artist, Frank Uwe Laysiepen, who became famous under the name Ulay, at the age of 77, lost in the fight against cancer and died a week ago. He was Marina Abramovich's lover and art partner. For twelve years of joint creativity, they have created many innovative performances about understanding the various sides of love, and not only human relationships. Ulay's artwork is of course not limited to just promotions with Marina. What was
Moscow artists of the second half of the twentieth century, who worked in Soviet times, were a special caste of creative people who created their canvases on the split of ideas and trends in art. Among them is the name of the conceptual artist Viktor Pivovarov - a figure in art that is quite significant, interesting and mysterious. As a painter, graphic artist, theorist, memoirist and writer, he managed to combine in his work, it would seem, incompatible and in no way intersecting: children's illustration
At the words “creative genius”, a series of self-portraits of famous artists flashes before our eyes, where each of them is intensely thinking in front of an unfinished canvas with a brush in hand. There are actually many of them. This image is so familiar and hard to believe that this tradition came from a young twenty-year-old girl in a corset. The talented Flemish Renaissance artist, Catherine van Hemessen, is considered by art critics to be the first to paint a self-portrait at work. But the most interesting thing is that
If you've never heard of Dave Crick, a brilliantly talented artist, you may be familiar with his work on the animated series Bob's Burgers. Dave was the lead character designer for this hit movie. Unfortunately, in January of this year, he died in an accident. His family, creative team, and fans were overwhelmed by the news. The brilliant bonsai master left behind many works - real miniature architectural wonders. The most unusual
Surrealist women represent a lost chapter in art history. Apart from Salvador Dali, Rene Magritte, and other famous male surrealists, many prominent female artists have practiced surrealism behind the scenes. Kay Sage was a surrealist painter and therefore perhaps one of the most famous, but not famous. She had a wonderful life, helped many European artists escape to the United States during World War II, and had an impressive collection of artworks
Carved Doric columns, decorative arches, vaulted ceilings, staircases and tiny statues inside. All this fits into miniature architectural spaces, reminiscent of the ruins of ancient and medieval sacred buildings. Simple stone and marble come to life in the hands of the famous British sculptor Matthew Simmonds, transforming into tiny pieces of architectural art. Intricate three-dimensional interiors look too realistic up close, it's hard to believe that they really are
If you have not been to Krasnoyarsk, then you have hardly seen anything like this: a couple of years ago, a sculpture was installed in the city, which looks like chaotically piled stone blocks-megaliths. But this is only for an inattentive person. If you look closely and connect your imagination, it becomes clear: this is a very interesting work of art. Moreover, it is filled with philosophical meaning. The eight-ton bronze sculpture is called Transformation and was created by the world famous artist Dasha
July 16 marks the 59th anniversary of the famous singer Grigory Leps. Today he is called one of the most successful and sought-after artists, his songs have not left the top lines of the charts for more than 20 years, his voice cannot be confused with anyone else. But despite the incredible popularity, Leps admits that he is still sometimes seized with such despair, "when you just want to jump out the window." Because of what the artist plunges into such a state, why at one time he felt like no one needed
He is the son of an officer and a famous dancer. She is a member of a famous acting family, winner of numerous film awards and an Oscar winner. Today Mikhail Baryshnikov and Lisa Minnelli are called legends. Baryshnikov became one of the most influential and famous immigrants from the Soviet Union, whose name is known throughout the world. Liza Minnelli gained fame not only as an actress, but also as a singer. Their romance was bright and passionate, but they could not be together
The love story of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti and the pharaoh Amenhotep, which is more than three thousand years old, is still alive in the memory of descendants to this day. And she, like any love, was filled with unbridled passion and trepidation. There was also a love triangle, and cold-blooded betrayal, and sweet revenge
The famous theater and film actor, writer, People's Artist of the RSFSR Valentina Gafta became widely known not only as a performer of vivid roles in the films "Garage", "Say a Word about the Poor Hussar", "Forgotten Melody for the Flute", "Sorcerers", but also as the author of philosophical poems and poignant epigrams, because of which his relations with colleagues often deteriorated. Who actually created some of the lyrics attributed to Gaft, why the actors were offended at him, and why the actresses did not want to play with neither
The historical adventure novel by Alexandre Dumas "The Three Musketeers" has become one of the most popular literary sources for film adaptations in world cinema - in 120 years, starting from the era of silent cinema, more than 100 film versions of it have been released. And one of the most striking characters in all the films was Milady. Some of the actresses in this image looked the most convincing - perhaps because they themselves in life behind the scenes were in many ways similar to their heroine
For one chair, once made by his hands, now they are ready to pay more than for a whole house - after all, now such a chair is no longer just a part of the interior, it is a work of art. Thomas Chippendale became the most famous English furniture maker, and his life story showed what heights a professional in love with his work can reach if talent and conscientious work are combined with a business approach and a well-thought-out advertising campaign
July 1 marks the 65th anniversary of the Honored Artist of the Russian Federation, actress Tatyana Orlova, known to viewers for her roles in the TV series "My Fair Nanny", "The Voronins", "Daddy's Daughters", "Dyldy" and others. Her filmography includes more than 90 roles, but among there are practically no main ones. Her appearance is far from the standards of beauty, but at the same time Orlova has a bright comedic talent and such charisma that she attracts attention at first sight. But at first she could not even dream of such a demand, 35 years of games
This actress has played more than 40 movie roles, but most viewers associate only one image with the main character from a bleach advertisement, when she appeared the phrase "Aunt Asya has arrived!" This commercial from the 1990s. so often repeated on different TV channels that everyone forgot about all the previous works in the cinema of Tatiana Tashkova, even about her most striking role in the film "French Lessons". For what reason, the actress considered this film to be a landmark not only in the professional, but also in the personal
February 19 marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of the famous actress, People's Artist of the RSFSR Alla Larionova. In the 1950s. she was called the most beautiful Soviet actress not only in the USSR, but also abroad. Gerard Philip looked at her with adoration, and Charlie Chaplin invited her to the shooting. However, her beauty played a cruel joke on her: all her life she was surrounded not only by fans, but also by envious people and gossips, because of which her career and her marriage with the famous actor Nikolai Rybnikov were more than once threatened
Exactly 50 years ago, the premiere of the film "Barbara Beauty, Long Braid" took place. The old Soviet movie fairy tales have long become the same invariable New Year's attribute on television as "The Irony of Fate" and "Blue Light". The director Alexander Rowe was called the main wizard of Soviet cinema, because it was he who created the most famous fairy-tale films. He was able to select the cast so well that he had a "team of his own", with which he worked for decades. It included Mi
45 years ago, in 1976, the film "The Only One" by Joseph Kheifits was released. An uncomplicated, at first glance, story of love, infidelity and forgiveness was so fond of the audience that the film became one of the leaders in distribution, gathering 32.5 million people at the cinema screens. The main roles were played by Elena Proklova, Valery Zolotukhin and Vladimir Vysotsky. In the film, the heroes of the actors were the main competitors, fighting for the heart of one woman, and soon after filming, the actors themselves became competitors in real life
On January 21, the famous actor, screenwriter and director Rodion Nakhapetov turned 77 years old. Recently, he is rarely remembered - for more than 30 years he has lived and worked in the United States. At the beginning of his career, they spoke of him as one of the best and most beautiful romantic heroes of Soviet cinema, then as an original lyric director who lit the star of Vera Glagoleva, and in the late 1980s. he received a flurry of criticism for his decision to leave his family and emigrate to the United States. What make
What is the New Year without "Irony of Fate"? The directors tried to repeat the success of this film more than once, but no one managed to win back its position in the rating of the most popular New Year's films. The decision to shoot a sequel to the legendary movie hit was risky: any new version, as a rule, inevitably loses to the first part. When the film Irony of Fate was released 13 years ago. Continuation ", the opinions of critics and viewers were divided: someone considered him the most successful of all the sequels, and someone
June 3 marks the 115th anniversary of the birth of the famous director, actor, screenwriter and teacher, People's Artist of the USSR Sergei Gerasimov. Together with his wife, actress Tamara Makarova, they graduated 8 courses from VGIK and brought up as many famous actors and directors as, probably, no other master had. Pupils idolized him, because he communicated with them on an equal footing and during his studies gave many a ticket to the big cinema. However, among them there were also those who believed his decisions carried
27 years ago, on November 19, 1993, the famous Soviet film director and screenwriter, People's Artist of the USSR Leonid Gaidai passed away. He went down in the history of Russian cinema as a recognized master of the comedy genre, who made the films Operation Y and Shurik's Other Adventures, Prisoner of the Caucasus and The Diamond Hand. But besides these works, in his filmography there are other wonderful comedies, which are rarely mentioned these days, such as the film "It Can't Be!". The director, as always, at