While the renowned showman faced public condemnation, his family openly demonstrates their support.
36-year-old Kirill Nagiev, who recently decided to radically change his image by shaving his head, cleverly used his transformation to congratulate his father, Dmitry Nagiev, who recently found himself at the center of a scandal and was 'cancelled' in the media space. In a video, Kirill, showcasing his new hairstyle, points to his father's profile on Instagram. Then Dmitry himself appears on screen, skillfully mimicking his son's expressions. "Happy birthday, father (belated)," Kirill wrote in his post, and then added in the comments: "Since my reel went viral, I want to say that I do nails. Link in bio."
Reasons for the 'Cancellation' and Nagiev's Reaction
In March of this year, 59-year-old Dmitry Nagiev found himself at the epicenter of public resonance due to his statements about the war. After a fragment of a video from the premiere of the film "Yolki 12" in December 2025 went viral on social media, where the actor criticized the prevalence of war films, claiming that they create an "illusion of peaceful life," he lost a significant portion of his advertising contracts and filming offers. His name was added to the so-called blacklist of the film industry, and he was excluded from the final cast of the film "The Little Star of My Love" even at the production stage. Currently, Nagiev is moving between Moscow and the United Arab Emirates, primarily earning income from conducting acting courses.
Nagiev's Heirs
Dmitry Nagiev has two sons: Kirill, born in his marriage to the famous radio host Alisa Sher, and sixteen-year-old Mark, who the public only learned about last year. Both young men have chosen the creative path of their famous father: Kirill is already successfully building an acting career, while Mark is still dreaming of the world of cinema.
The Path to Fame
For many years, Dmitry Nagiev has consistently held the position of one of the most recognizable and sought-after showmen on the Russian stage. His extensive career spans many fields: television, cinema, and voice acting. Starting from the cult creative partnership with Sergey Rost in the project "Caution, Modern!" and the provocative talk show "Windows," to bright roles in popular series "Kitchen" and "Physical Education Teacher," as well as continuously hosting the show "The Voice" on Channel One. In 2016, Forbes magazine recognized him as the highest-paid actor in Russia, estimating his annual income at $3.2 million.
Photo: kirillnagiev, nagiev.universal/Instagram
