Previously, she was rumored to have two affairs - with an Austrian millionaire and with television host Igor Vernik.
Famous artist Ekaterina Shpitsa announced the upcoming addition to her family - she is expecting a baby with her husband, entrepreneur Ruslan Panov.
For the 40-year-old actress, this will be her second experience of motherhood, as she already has a son, Herman, from a previous relationship.
For Ekaterina and Ruslan, this child is especially important - not long ago, they faced a tragedy with a missed pregnancy. During the first examination, specialists reported the absence of a fetal heartbeat.
Ekaterina and Ruslan met in 2018 - the star's husband manages a network of sports complexes and is three years older than her. He proposed openly: after the performance of "Romeo and Juliet," he came onto the stage with a ring. The actress smiled and agreed to the applause of the audience. The couple got married in 2021, and in the summer of 2025, they held a second ceremony in Bali according to local customs.
In her relationship with Ruslan, Ekaterina had already tried to become a mother, and conception occurred, but the pregnancy was lost. The actress admitted that such a loss leaves a deep mark, although over time, the pain becomes part of the experience and dulls. After the operation, she sought help from a psychology specialist, which helped her overcome her grief.
She noted that this topic is quite taboo in society, leaving women alone with their experiences, and partners are not always nearby. Shpitsa emphasized the complexity of the process: small cracks in relationships seem enormous, but the trial helps to understand the prospects of the union and strengthen the bond. Despite the difficulties, Ekaterina tried to share positivity on her blog, talking about her love for harmony, slowness, and recovery after flights through spa procedures.
Ekaterina's first serious union was with professional stuntman Konstantin Adaev. They met in 2011 when he moved to the capital from Kazan. Soon, the couple registered their marriage, and on February 25 of the following year, their son Herman was born.
The actress did not allow herself a long break in her career: just a month after giving birth, she returned to the film set. Even during her pregnancy, Shpitsa participated in the project "Metro," which included risky episodes, but she did not want to miss a favorable moment in her profession. Herman was often left with his father or grandmother, and Konstantin showed care for his heir.
However, warm feelings for the child did not save the family - the spouses separated. Ekaterina did not publicly disclose the reasons for the divorce. Her ex-husband continues to communicate with their son and participates in his development. Today, Herman is seriously interested in music and performs in a children's choir.
After the breakup, Shpitsa was often seen in the company of director Marius Weisberg. The media actively discussed their romance, but by 2015, the relationship ended. In the spring of 2016, after a ball, she was rumored to have two affairs - with an Austrian millionaire and with television host Igor Vernik. The reason was ordinary dancing at the event. Later, Ekaterina admitted that after her first divorce, she entered into a three-year relationship with a man who exhibited tyrannical traits. She does not reveal his name but noted that she sought help from a psychoanalyst to overcome the consequences.
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