The 43-year-old wife gave up her career for her 65-year-old husband.
The star of "Siberian Barber" has been happily married to actress Anastasia Chernova for many years. The couple has faced many difficulties, many of which are not easy for most families. Today, November 8, Oleg Menshikov turns 65.
The artist has managed not only to build a brilliant career and become a idol for millions of viewers but also to find his love. The beautiful Anastasia Chernova is almost a quarter of a century younger than her chosen one, but this does not prevent the lovebirds from being on the same wavelength and enjoying family happiness. Who knows, if it weren't for his muse, Oleg Menshikov might not have even reached the registry office, but in the end, fate turned out to be kind to him. And indeed, the way the famous actor relaxes with his wife has even delighted Pugacheva.
Speaking about perhaps the most difficult moment related to the absence of heirs, the artist always notes that he does not consider his childless status a tragedy. It just happened that the couple postponed this question for better times, and when they gathered their strength, they still could not conceive.
Moreover, recently there have been various rumors about Menshikov that greatly worry his fans. Thus, at the beginning of the year, information about the artist's serious illness circulated in the press. Fortunately, as it turned out later, the talks about cancer were just speculation.
Although Chernova is officially married to one of the most famous actors, she has not managed to become a sought-after actress. According to Menshikov, his young wife has not gained popularity among directors, but she categorically refuses to use his influence in the professional sphere.
The topic of heirs was also an open question in the family for a long time. In 2019, Anastasia appeared in public in a loose-fitting dress, which immediately sparked rumors about a possible pregnancy. However, Menshikov soon dispelled all speculations. "I really wanted to, and Nastya did too, but it didn't work out," the artist admitted. "We kept postponing, and when we decided, health no longer allowed it."
It was Anastasia who took care of her husband when, in early 2021, Oleg Evgenievich ended up in the hospital for a planned operation, which resulted in serious heart complications. Few knew that the actor fell into a coma for a week, and his condition was so severe that doctors prepared his wife for the worst outcome. Fortunately, the danger passed, and Menshikov was able to return to normal life.
Non-Traditional Orientation?
There are rumors that Oleg Menshikov and his official wife Anastasia Chernova have been linked by exclusively friendly and trusting relationships for more than 20 years, resembling a marriage of convenience — there has long been no romance, let alone intimacy, between them. Nevertheless, 43-year-old Anastasia does indeed live in the actor's apartment, which has been repeatedly confirmed by paparazzi.
Looking back on the life he has lived, the artistic director of the Ermolova Theater has no regrets. Of course, Oleg Evgenievich, like each of us, sometimes finds it difficult. But the legendary artist prefers to complain and pour out his soul only in exceptional cases.
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