Veronica Lario: the main stages of the life journey from a low-budget actress to the first lady

In Italy, the title of first lady was immediately shared by two women: the wife of the country's president, Clio Napolitano, and the wife of the prime minister, Veronica Berlusconi. And there are much more conversations around the second person.

Young years - time to conquer

Veronica Lario (Miriam Rafaella Bartolini)Born in July 1956 in the city of Bologna, in northern Italy. 23-year-old Miriam managed to win the heart of Silvio Berlusconi, a famous business magnate, when she, being a low-budget actress, appeared on stage in the theater in the nude.

First Lady of the country

Veronica Lario in his youth, being burningblonde with a perfect figure, won not one male heart. However, the young beauty responded to Silvio’s proposal to be together. Their tumultuous romance lasted 5 years and led to the birth of their daughter, who was named Barbara. Berlusconi had to divorce his first wife and offer Miriam's hand and heart. Becoming the legitimate wife of a successful businessman, she had to leave the scene. But the stage name - Veronica Lario - the former actress decided to leave. A year after the birth of Barbara, Eleanor is born - their second daughter, and a couple of years later - the son of Luigi.

Pride, independence, ambition ...

Veronica is considered the most unpredictable woman.Italy As it turned out, the status of the first lady of the state does not seduce her at all. With particular zeal, she defends the right to privacy. Veronica rarely attends official events, accompanying her spouse. Therefore, the Italian media very quickly smashed the sensational news that she was present at the government residence at the dinner with the Putin couple. No other world leader was ever given that honor.

Absolute independence from the opinion of the powerfulwife Veronica demonstrated in 2005. Then the question of using human embryos for scientific purposes was very acute. On this occasion, a referendum was held. The Prime Minister did not dare to go against the opinion of the Vatican and chose not to express his position. However, his wife openly participated in the vote. Veronica Lario, whose photo and intriguing interview was published in the Repubblika newspaper, shocked all orthodox Catholics. In it, the first lady admitted that she had an abortion in her youth and considers the use of human embryos for scientific purposes as real progress. This is a very bold statement, given the fact that some Italian doctors still categorically refuse to perform abortions for religious reasons. By the way, the political views of spouses differ on many issues. Veronica clearly sympathizes with the left, publicly expressing her opinion, the exact opposite of her husband.

From love to jealousy one step

The second marriage of the Italian Prime Minister is difficultcall perfect. Spouses are rarely seen. Veronica often complains that her husband, even at the holiday table, does not let go of the phone. In addition, from time to time she has a reason for jealousy. One of these incidents ended in a public repentance of Silvio Berlusconi through one of the most influential Italian newspapers. In it, the prime minister calls the spouse a beautiful woman, asks for forgiveness, humbling his pride, and swears eternal love. It should be noted that this step, according to the public, has damaged the reputation of the politician.

Repeatedly, the Berlusconi couple had todeny rumors of a divorce. Most likely, the talk about their spat was caused by the fact that Veronica lives separately from her spouse in the small town of Makerio near Milan.

Interest in this pair over the years has not waned.Their behavior, interests, tastes and biases are discussed in the press, in political circles and in families of ordinary Italians. Probably, the autobiographical book, written by Veronica Berlusconi a few years ago, will be in demand among readers.