The world famous model of Russian origin, actress, muse of leading fashion designers Natalya Vodianova was married twice - officially and in a civil marriage. Who is her current husband, how did they meet and where can you find his photo with his famous wife?
Even famous, popular and successful women have setbacks in their personal lives. Model Natalia Vodianova is no exception. She divorced her first husband, from whom she has three children. At the moment he lives in a civil marriage with his second spouse. They already have two children in common, but the couple is not going to formalize the relationship. Why?
Natalia Vodianova - model, actress, wife and mother of many children
The future world-class model was born in a simple large family from Nizhny Novgorod. Three girls, one of whom was a disabled child, were raised only by their mother. Natasha had to start working at the age of 14, and at that moment it was simply impossible to believe that the whole world would know her.
At the age of 16, Natasha accidentally got on the casting of one of the fashion agencies of her hometown. The casting was attended by a representative of Viva Model Management. Natasha's appearance impressed him so much that he immediately offered her views in France.
The career of a young Russian woman developed rapidly, but Natasha sent most of the money she earned to her mother and sisters, the rest went to pay for housing in a foreign country and food. Financial independence came to Vodianova only a few years after her appearance on the world-class catwalks and the appearance of her pictures in leading fashion magazines.
The first husband of model Natalia Vodianova - Justin Portman
Natasha is a real Cinderella, and, of course, a real prince became her first husband. Justin Portman is a representative of the family of British lords, an aristocrat, actor, artist, billionaire.
The couple met at a party with mutual friends. Their first meeting ended in scandal. The drunken lord, as Vodianova herself says, first "glued" to her friend, then switched to Natasha, which made her very angry.
An aspiring Russian model yells at the lord in front of several dozen guests - Justin appreciated the act and invited the girl on a date, after which they never parted.
Natasha and Justin officially formalized the relationship after the birth of their first child - son Lucas - in 2002. In 2006, they had a daughter, Neva, and a year later, their third child, a boy named Victor.
From the side, the couple looked happy, and the news of the divorce was a shock for Vodianova's fans and loved ones. The breakup was preceded by rumors that Natasha had parted with her husband, and she already had a different man. The press also wrote a lot about the husband's alcoholism and gambling addiction, treatment in a specialized clinic and long-term rehabilitation. Justin denied speculation, but in 2011 he himself officially announced the divorce.
The second husband of Natalia Vodianova - Antoine Arnault
Natasha met French billionaire Antoine Arnaud while still married to Portman, but the romance between them began 4 years later. Unlike Vodianova's first husband, Antoine is directly related to the fashion world - his father is the owner of an entire fashion empire. Natasha says that now her soulmate is "on the same wavelength" with her, which eliminates conflicts in the family associated with filming and screenings.
Natalia Vodianova refused from an official marriage with a wealthy Frenchman, although Arno proposed to her several times, but agreed to move to him in France. Antoine adopted all three children, managed to become not just a stepfather to them, but a real friend.
Of course, a loving man wanted to have common children, but Vodianova did not immediately decide on such a crucial step. Now the couple already have five children, three from their first marriage and two in common - sons Maxim and Roman.
As soon as the press became aware of the civil marriage of model Natalia Vodianova and French billionaire Antoine Arnault, publications about the allegedly gay newly-made spouse immediately appeared. The couple did not comment on the dirty conjectures, believing that the birth of two sons is the best refutation.
Charitable activities of model Natalia Vodianova and her common-law husband Antoine Arnault
A few years after the start of her career, Vodianova took up charity work. One of her sisters suffers from two congenital diseases at once - cerebral palsy and autism, and the model knows firsthand how difficult it is for people with disabilities to adapt in a social environment. Natasha tries to instill in her children tolerance, mercy and respect for those who have developmental features.
Natalia organized the Naked Heart charitable foundation, which provides not only targeted assistance, but also tries to adapt the world around her to the needs of those who have health problems. Vodianova's first husband was far from this type of social activity, only occasionally attended events related to his wife's charity. Antoine Arnault willingly helps his wife, supports her projects not only morally, but also financially.
