It's not just ordinary teenage girls who suffer from the "ugly duckling" complex. It turns out that even the most famous beauties are familiar with it.
We all know the fairy tale about the ugly duckling who turned into a beautiful swan. But girls who are dissatisfied with their appearance often do not believe in the possibility of their transformation. Why is this happening? Are external data really to blame or is it self-doubt? Let's try to figure it out by looking into the childhood memories of celebrities.
Grace Kelly
The future American actress and Princess of Monaco was born in 1929 in Philadelphia, USA. In the family of her father, Jack Kelly, a bricklayer who became a millionaire, she was the third child of four. Grace had two sisters and one brother, with whom she had to share the attention of her parents: “We always competed with each other. They competed for literally everything, and especially for love.”
The cult of physical strength and a healthy lifestyle reigned in the family. A former rowing champion, Jack actively introduced his children to sports, and his wife Margaret instilled in their daughters the habit of work. Being German by origin, she tried to raise girls in the “German spirit”: to instill in them indifference to appearance and fashionable outfits, teach them to do needlework, and instill modesty in them.
Grace was not good at sports: she was overweight and clumsy, often tripped and fell, and also constantly caught colds, but everything was fine with modesty: “As a child, I was terribly shy. So shy that she tried to hide in a corner somewhere just to avoid being seen by others.”
Grace spent her first years of education in a Catholic school, where special emphasis was placed on developing good manners. At the age of eleven, she began to study ballet at the same time and loved this activity until she learned that she would not be a ballerina due to her large build. At the age of 14, she entered a private school for girls, where her passion for dramatic art manifested itself.
Shy Grace took part in performances, receiving enormous pleasure from the opportunity to transform into anyone. True, the future actress could not boast of an expressive appearance:
“I was so inconspicuous that I had to be introduced to the same people over and over again before they finally began to recognize me.”
“There was a period between the ages of fourteen and sixteen when outwardly she was nothing at all: an eternally giggling girl with a squeaky, slightly nasal voice. She always had problems with her nose. This made her voice sound somehow special. And since she loved to eat, this did not fail to affect her weight. In addition, Grace suffered from myopia and had to wear glasses,” recalled her mother, Margaret Kelly.
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Margaret could easily say publicly: “Who might like our Gracie?”, not noticing that she was hurting her shy teenage daughter, deprived of the attention of boys. However, by the age of sixteen, Grace had miraculously transformed, turning into a rare beauty. After graduating from school, she gladly flew out of her parents' nest and entered the American Academy of Dramatic Arts - this is how her path to success began.
Stars who chose ugly wives and husbands
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- Of course, the concept of external beauty is very subjective and vague, but some celebrity couples look amazing - sexy men choose fat women, and the first beauties end up next to unsightly husbands. This once again proves that appearance is often not the determining factor when choosing a soul mate. 10 such unusual couples.
Salma Hayek dated French millionaire Francois Pinault for five years before he proposed to her. Compared to the luxurious Salma, Francois does not seem attractive at all, and his scandal with Linda Evangelista does not add any pluses. But nevertheless, Hayek and Pinault are happy together and are raising a beautiful daughter, Valentina.
Pinault, by the way, is the owner of the houses of Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Alexander McQueen, but we want to believe that one of the most beautiful actresses next to him is not for mercantile reasons.
Chris Noth played Mr. Big, Carrie Bradshaw's "dream man" and a man who chooses the most luxurious women in the TV series Sex and the City. In fact, Noth's wife, Tara Wilson, is far from the ideal of female beauty. Moreover, when Chris met his future wife, she was a waitress.
Actor Vincent Perez is married to screenwriter and actress Karin Sylla, a girl with a very controversial appearance... Many people would hardly find Karin attractive, but the actor is crazy about her: “I am a fan of my wife. I'm fascinated by what Karin does with words. This is a fantastic author, I have read many plays and scripts and I can honestly say that Karin has real talent!”
Another mysterious couple is Cate Blanchett and screenwriter Andrew Upton. Despite the fact that the appearance of the actress’s husband seems a little funny, they had a whirlwind romance - the lovers got married a year after their first meeting. The marriage turned out to be extremely successful - the couple live in Australia and are already raising three children.
Model Lara Stone , who is famous for her magnificent figure, chose British showman David Walliams, who can hardly be called an attractive man, as her husband. But Lara's wit and good sense of humor attracted her. The model herself does not hide: “My friends still make fun of my marriage!”
For 15 years now, Hugh Jackman and Deborah-Lee Furness have been one of the most visible couples in the sense that Hugh seems to be a very attractive man, and Deborah sometimes looks like his mother... “I didn’t fall in love with the face or the body,” says Hugh. — I liked the character. Although, of course, Debbie also seemed to me a very attractive woman.”
The couple Prince Albert and Charlene Wheatstock are shrouded in an aura of mystery - there were rumors that Charlene allegedly even tried to escape from the royal wedding, but she was returned... And Charlene also seems much more attractive than her husband in appearance. Bald and overweight Prince Albert is clearly not handsome, but he is a very interesting and educated person. Perhaps this is what initially attracted the beautiful swimmer.
Lost star Matthew Fox and Margherita Ronchi have been together for 20 years—a record for Hollywood. And this despite the fact that Matthew plays brutal handsome men, and Margarita is clearly in his shadow. Fox’s wife may seem ugly to some, but he himself says: “My Margot is amazing. I love absolutely everything about her, even the clips she uses to style her long hair.”
One of the most successful performers of the role of James Bond, Pierce Brosnan , did not take a “Bond girl” as his wife. The actor's wife, Keely Shay Smith, is a pretty woman, but far from modern standards. Pierce loves her, despite the extra pounds.
When Prince Andrea Casiraghi married Tatiana Santo Domingo, whose family is one of the hundred richest in the world, many were surprised. After all, Andrea lived in London for a long time, met with models, and never needed money... And his wife is far from model ideals.
Audrey Hepburn
The inimitable Audrey Hepburn was born in 1929 in Belgium, in the suburbs of Brussels. Her name then was Audrey Kathleen Ruston. Audrey's mother, Baroness Ella van Heemstra, came from a Dutch aristocratic family, but little is known about her father, Joseph Hepburn. The future actress had two older brothers - sons of her mother from her first marriage.
The parents were almost constantly busy with themselves, and often with a stormy showdown with each other. “My father and mother had almost no time left for me. I remembered that no one needed me, and all my life I doubted that it could be different. Chocolate was my only love, and it never betrayed me,” Audrey Hepburn later wrote, recalling her childhood. At that time, she really ate a lot of chocolate and was quite plump until her mother began to limit her sweets.
When the girl was six years old, her parents divorced. Audrey, who adored her father, took this event very painfully. She later admitted that the day he left, her childhood ended.
“Mother loved me very much, but she often did not know how to show me this love. And I didn’t have anyone who could just caress me,” Audrey lamented years later.
After breaking up with her husband, Ella and her children moved to the Netherlands. Here Audrey studied at a school in the town of Arnhem and devotedly studied ballet. Even when war came to Arnhem (it was occupied by the Germans), and with it famine, the future star did not give up her studies - her mother earned money for this by taking bridge lessons.
Once Audrey had to hide in the basement and spend a whole month there, eating a few apples and half a loaf of bread - after which she developed jaundice and many other health problems. Audrey grew up very quickly.
After the end of the war, mother and daughter moved to Amsterdam, where the career of actress Audrey Hepburn began. But even years later, having already become a recognized icon of beauty and style, she was very critical of her appearance.
Yana Troyanova
In the series “Olga,” Yana played a woman who has to raise two children alone, take care of her alcoholic father, and manage her personal life in between.
The actress coped brilliantly with the role, since she herself embodied the qualities of a real Russian woman: titanic inner strength, endurance, but at the same time vulnerability and crystal kindness. Troyanova’s deep gaze is mesmerizing, and her eyes say: “Accept me as I am. I am not ashamed of my strengths and proud of my shortcomings.”
Tatiana Orlova
Tatyana perfectly fit into the role of secretary Tamara from the series “Daddy's Daughters” - rude and tough on the outside, but sentimental and tender on the inside. The reincarnation was successful, since such a “Tamara” also lives inside the actress.
The combination of opposites is reflected on Orlova’s face: a stern straight nose, high cheekbones and a strong chin are balanced by melancholic eyes that have known both grief and joy, and thin lips, the corners of which seem to not know whether to stretch out into a smile or droop down.
Tatyana Vasilyeva Tatyana Vasilyeva's charisma is capable of drying up seas and moving mountains. The actress proved that she looks natural both in the role of Susanna, the seduction guru from “The Most Charming and Attractive,” and in the role of a single mother obsessed with her son in the film “See Paris and Die.”
Even though Vasilyeva resorted to the help of plastic surgeons, she does not look her 73 years old - even time has not decided to take away from the actress the charm and childish mischief for which we love her so much.
Nina Ruslanova
During her career, Ruslanova starred in 150 films, including the masterpieces “Shadows Disappear at Noon,” “Afonya” and “Tomorrow there was a war.” A “non-standard” strong-willed person, unshakable self-confidence and the ability to feel the character’s character made Ruslanova a truly great and adored actress.
Lyudmila Artemyeva Charming Lyudmila captivated the audience in the role of the intelligent Olga Kovaleva from the TV series “Matchmakers.” Neither a pointed nose, nor thin lips, nor a wedge-shaped chin prevented the actress from gaining all-Russian fame.
Artemyeva’s face reveals a discerning mind, and her manner of dressing speaks of impeccable taste. Coupled with the cute dimples on her cheeks, the actress’s image is memorable and attractive, as evidenced by millions of her fans throughout Russia.
Marina Fedunkiv Marina ascended to the Olympus of Russian show business thanks to the role of Kolyan’s mother from “Real Boys”. In the series, Fedunkiv appeared in the role of a harsh “boy-woman” who does not stand on ceremony with others. However, behind this mask lies the real Marina - sincere and good-natured, simple-minded and independent.
Integrity, inner strength and the ability to be comical and absurd - this is how Fedunkiv captivates the audience. And no amount of fillers, Botox injections or facelifts can replace this.
Brigitte Bardot
The future French film star was born in Paris into a wealthy French family in 1934. There were two girls in the family - the eldest Brigitte Anne-Marie and the youngest Marie-Jeanne (Mijanu).
According to Bridget’s firm belief, from the very birth of Mijanu, who was four years younger than her, her parents clearly switched their love to her sister.
“Over time, I felt that I was moving away from my parents, that Mizhanu was their favorite,” the actress wrote in her memoirs. “Mizhanu is a pretty doll, although she’s a sneak, and she runs to complain about me about every little thing.” And for me - a spanking. And my butt is always striped. More than once I heard my mother say to her friends: “Thank God, there is Mizhanu. There is only joy from her. Bridget is both evil and ugly."
Such words sank deeply into the soul of little Bri-Brie (that was her home name), she became withdrawn and complex:
“I was ashamed of my appearance. I would give anything to become like Mizhanu, with waist-length red hair and violet eyes, and to be the favorite of dad and mom. Lord, why is my hair dull and like sticks, and squint, and glasses, and teeth sticking out, and I have to wear a wire!”
Bridget relaxed and felt comfortable only in choreography classes, in which she showed great interest from early childhood.
At the age of 13, having passed the most severe selection process, Bridget entered the Paris National Academy of Dance, where she studied for three years and from where she acquired her graceful gait. At the age of 14, suddenly turning into a charming beauty, she already posed for the cover of a magazine, then was noticed by an aspiring director, after which her career took off.
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Surprisingly, the universally recognized beauty retained her “ugly duckling” complex throughout her life:
“Since childhood, I knew that I was ugly, colorless, and I believed that if I put bangs on my forehead and covered my cheeks with hair, I would hide my ugliness a little. This complex remained with me forever, preventing me from becoming self-confident, on the contrary, teaching me humility - this, perhaps, is the secret of my success.”
The ugliest celebrity children (Photos)
You can't argue with nature! Often parents whose children are simply bound to become works of art suddenly end up with completely ugly offspring. But here it is worth making a reservation: beauty is a subjective concept. And yet there are some general ideas about it in the world. We present to you the ugliest children of famous parents.
Rumer Willis (27), Scout LaRue Willis (24)
and Talulah Belle Willis (22)
Some will disagree with me, but personally I think Demi Moore (53) is beautiful, not to mention her ex-husband Bruce Willis (60). It would seem that such parents should have produced children with a dazzling appearance. But, alas, nature had its own way.
None of the actors' daughters inherited the looks of Demi and Bruce. Although, perhaps the fact is that Demi Moore at one time had a huge number of plastic surgeries, as a result of which she changed beyond recognition.
Ella Bleu Travolta, 15 years old
The daughter of actors John Travolta (62) and Kelly Preston (53) is far from beauty standards.
Ella Blue herself is far from thin and rather plain-looking. But this, apparently, does not bother her at all. Of course, with such a surname a person should not have any complexes!
Chaz Bono, 46 years old
Now you will be shocked! Looking at this guy, it’s hard to imagine that he was once the daughter of the famous singer Cher and her husband, musician and politician Sonny Bono (1935 - 1998).
The story of gender reassignment in 2008 shocked the whole world. And an ex-girlfriend named Chastity became Chaz. An ugly woman turned into an equally unattractive man.
Weston Coppolo Cage, 26 years old
This gloomy guy with long black hair is the son of Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage (52) and Christina Fulton . The young man did not follow in his father’s footsteps and does not act in films; he sings in the group Eyes of Noctum . Despite his dubious appearance, Weston is married and has a son, Lucian Augustus Coppola Cage .
Looking at Weston, it is difficult to discern at least some common features with his star father.
Max Liron Bratman, 8 years old
It is his father, music producer Jordan Bratman Max Lairon Bratman . Let's hope that he at least inherited his talent from his mother, the famous singer Christina Aguilera (35), who has an incredible voice and pleasant appearance. But it is worth noting that the boy is very charismatic and charming.
And who knows, maybe with age he will become more like his mother.
Amanda Lucas
The creator of Star Wars , director George Lucas (71), produced not only an iconic saga, but also a real warrior. This fighter is his daughter Amanda .
I am afraid to evaluate her appearance, since it is better not to joke with this girl.
Apple Martin, 11 years old
The daughter of Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow (43) and Coldplay leader Chris Martin (38) is clearly daddy's girl.
The girl with the unusual name Apple (11) is a real copy of her father. But if appearance is not so important for a man, then with the female sex things are different. And yet, judging by the photo, she becomes sweeter and more interesting with age.
Sadie Madison, 10 years old
Let's be honest and admit that Adam Sandler (49) does not have an attractive appearance, but we love him for his charisma, talent and sense of humor. Italian-born model Jackie Sandler gave the actor two daughters – Sadie (10) and Sunny Madeline (8). If we talk about appearance, the youngest daughter was luckier.
Sadie turned out to be far from beautiful, although she may have inherited her famous father's sense of humor.
Rocco John Ritchie, 15 years old
The son of singer Madonna (57) and director Guy Ritchie (47) is now going through a difficult period - adolescence. This is the time when a person changes not only inside, but also outside.
It’s hard to believe that this unkempt-looking guy is the son of such parents. It's a pity that the boy did not inherit his father's masculine attractiveness.
Maximillian David (8) and Emma Maribel (8)
The marriage of singer and actress Jennifer Lopez (46) and musician Marc Anthony (47), alas, was short-lived. But thanks to this love, twins were born - a boy, Maximilian David (8), and a girl, Emma Meribel (8).
Mark's charisma prevailed over Jennifer's beauty. Children are an exact copy of their father.
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