At 56 years old, not only is he not going to rest on the already well-deserved laurels, but also continues to work actively, playing on theater stage and constantly acting in film and television projects. However, the workaholic stellar mother has a problem, which she calls only "the torment of hell." The fact is that her 26-year-old son Denis born in wedlock to actor of "Sovremennik" Valery Shalnykh, cannot find his place in life in any way. The guy is thrown from side to side: he abandoned his studies in Britain, and when he returned to Russia, he does not know what to do with himself.

As Elena Yakovleva says about Denis, "he is an absolutely separate substance: he is not like either her or her husband." Denis Shalnykh, who, due to numerous tattoos, including on his face, now looks like a freak, has not taken root in any from educational institutions, who dropped out almost immediately after entering, and then refused to study abroad, saying that in British universities they teach sciences that are completely unnecessary in Russia.


Elena Yakovleva sadly has to admit during live broadcast 7days.ru: “The choice of his profession is hell for me. Because the institute to which my husband and I persuaded him to enter, Denis left. We understood that there was a loss of people now. Many said: "Why study if there is nowhere to work?" They even sent him to London. But Denis said that they give knowledge that will not be useful at home, there is no point in training. "

Returning from the UK to Russia, Denis decided to do bodybuilding. For his mother, this son's hobby was a great discovery. True, in the field of pumping up muscles, the son of the actress also could not achieve any great results, since the first performances young man were unsuccessful.“Now this hobby is over. He needs something else now, creative. Denis says: “Mom, look what kind of plastic makeup! I want to do plastic makeup! " - Elena Zakharova explained.

Denis Shalnykh, son of actress Elena Yakovleva

Unfortunately, in Russia, the profession of a plastic make-up artist is not taught anywhere, but there is a school in Los Angeles, however, training in it costs fabulous money. In the meantime, actress Elena Yakovleva complains about her 26-year-old son: “Of course, he throws the boy, he throws it. He just has to decide for himself, decide for himself. Because you can't stick your head. Of course, it was easier for us ... "

By the way, if the son of Elena Yakovleva does not add up to study and work, then in his personal life he succeeded. In the summer of 2017, Denis Shalnykh married his beloved Victoria Melnikova... There was no magnificent wedding, as well as the outfits of the bride and groom. Denis was in black, and his chosen one was in a white shirt and skirt. Judging by the numerous joint photo in social networks, young people live in perfect harmony, and appearance His wife really likes Denis.


Son of actress Elena Yakovleva Denis Shalnykh with his wife

Films in which Elena Yakovleva starred are always successful and long life, and her fans are the audience of different ages... Her acting speaks for itself, confirming the idea that the actress was born a talented person.

Despite the established career, she is now replenishing her creative biography. successful work taking part in many theatrical and cinematic projects. Yakovleva is happy with her life and does not at all regret any unfulfilled dreams.

Childhood dream of becoming a famous actress

The future screen star was born in 1961 in the city of Novograd-Volynsky, located in the Zhytomyr region. Her parents had nothing to do with art: her father, Alexei Yakovlev, was a military man; and my mother, Valeria Yakovleva, worked at a research institute. Often, due to the nature of the father's service, the whole family constantly moved from one city to another. The girl liked this kind of life, in which there was a place for new impressions and acquaintances. V school years the future actress gladly performed at festive events where she demonstrated her creativity.


 In the photo, Elena Yakovleva as a child with her mother and younger brother.

Even then, in her childhood dreams, she saw herself famous actress... But after leaving school, Lena was in no hurry to enter theater university, and changed several professions in two years. She was preparing to take exams at the catering institute, however, the desire to engage in creative work prevailed, and the girl left for Moscow, where she entered GITIS on the first attempt.

Successful career in film and theater

In 1984, Yakovleva received a long-awaited diploma and began to develop her career. She joined the cast at the Sovremennik Theater, first appearing in the manger as Gitel in the play Two on a Swing. Over the years of many years of work in one of the leading theaters of the capital, the actress played a lot bright roles, such as Galina from "Twins", Varya from "The Cherry Orchard", Kabanikha from "Thunderstorm", Tamara from "Five Evenings" and others. She currently plays in entreprise productions.


 Actress in her youth. A still from the movie "Plumbum, or the Dangerous Game".

Simultaneously with her theatrical career, her activities in cinematography developed rapidly. Elena first appeared on the screens in 1983, playing Leroux in the comedy film "Two under one umbrella." After working in several paintings, she ended up on film set film "Intergirl", directed by Pyotr Todorovsky. Many actresses wanted to play the main character Tanya Zaitseva, but of all, only Yakovleva had outward resemblance with a screen mom. Not only viewers, but also critics were delighted with the work of the young actress, who was awarded a number of film awards at festivals. Then she starred in the melodrama "Ankor, still Ankor!", Creating the image of the calculating and cynical wife of Captain Kryukov.

In 2002, the detective tape "Kamenskaya" appeared in Elena's filmography, where her heroine was police major Nastya Kamenskaya. In solving crimes, Nastya uses her analytical skills, looking for villains by the smallest details, thanks to which she deserves the respect of her male employees. In the creative piggy bank of the actress there is also a work in the mystical picture "Vangelia", which reflects different periods of life Bulgarian seer and the healer Vanga. She was not afraid to create the image of an 80-year-old woman, whose role required great physical and psychological strength, as well as plunge into the other world.


"Curious Barbarian-2".

Fans of Yakovleva watched with pleasure another detective story with her participation called "Curious Barbarian". According to the plot of the picture, her heroine Varvara Ivanovna, being a pensioner, found herself a new occupation, investigating mysterious crimes. Over the years of her career, Elena has starred in more than 90 film projects, including such as "Women on the Edge", "In the style of jazz", "Waltz-Boston", "Exchange Rings", "Sklifosovsky", "Such Work" , "The Last Hero" and others. In 2018, she will replenish her filmography with new roles in the films Dominica, Goalkeeper of the Galaxy and Seven Dinners.

Relationship with husband and son

The personal life of the artist was no less successful than her career. Her first marriage was short-lived and fell apart within six months after the wedding. The first husband, Sergei Yulin, studied with her at the same university. After a whirlwind romance, the lovers got married, but then they realized that they were in a hurry to start a family.


 In the photo Elena Yakovleva with her husband Valery Shalnykh.

With her second husband, Valery Shalnykh, Yakovleva served together at the Sovremennik Theater, where they played in the same performances. The actors did not immediately go to the registry office, having lived for several years civil marriage... In 1992, their son Denis was born. As a teenager, the young man had many hobbies, and after graduating from school he decided to follow in the footsteps of his parents. However, having received his education at the directing department at GITIS, he became interested in bodybuilding, having achieved significant victories in competitions. But then Denis got bored with it, and he got carried away with work in the field of plastic makeup. The young man has multiple tattoos not only on his body, but also on his face, which he got in his teens. The son of the actress has already married, and Victoria, who received a journalist diploma, became his chosen one.


 Actress with her son Denis Shalnykh.

Four-legged pets live in Elena's house, which have become members of their friendly family. According to her, it was the dogs that helped to survive the crises in the relationship with her husband. The artist does not hide her age, she still has slender forms and excellent external data (height - 170 cm; weight - 53 kg). To recover and gain strength after creative work, she goes to the sea, and also goes to the spa every day, where she does body wraps and massages. In the spring and summer, Yakovleva loves to be at the dacha, where she digs in the beds and plants flowers.

The actress poured bitter parting with Volchek ?!

We were the first to write about the scandal at the Sovremennik Theater. Shortly before the end of the season, Elena YAKOVLEVA threw a letter of resignation on the table of the Chief Registrar of Galina VOLCHEK. “Kamenskaya” herself was not in the best shape at that time and through tears she could only say that she didn’t want to comment on anything yet. This was done for her by her colleagues, who began to prove that Volchek appreciates no one except his favorites. Say, Elena has already dropped out of their number and over the past five years has not played a single new role. But all the "tidbits" now go to Alena BABENKO. Here, they say, Yakovleva and slammed the door (details). Now the husband of the disgraced star is leaving the theater.

Yes, to my husband Valeria Shalny also had to leave the theater, - confirmed "Express newspaper" Yakovleva... - We have developed difficult situation, but I'll be ready to talk about this later.

I turned to the head of Sovremennik Evgeniya Kuznetsova.

- At first Elena left you, and now it means her husband? Why is he?

You ask them with Yakovleva. Personally, Valery did not explain his departure to me, he brought a statement - and that's it! Nobody made any claims to him. But now there are more problems. I had to urgently look for a replacement for him. He rehearsed his role in the play Trial by the Beautiful.

A welcome gift

In the theater, they whispered that Elena Alekseevna's husband could not do otherwise. They always stood behind each other like a mountain. For example, in 2006, Yakovleva with a fight knocked out the title for the second half People's Artist Russia. Say, Volchek for a long time did not want to sign a performance for Valeria, but still gave up under powerful pressure. And for the 50th anniversary, Shalny received the most coveted gift for any actor.

They also whispered to me that after leaving Sovremennik for several days, Yakovleva was actively filling parting with the theater of her whole life, but she quickly pulled herself together.

But Galina Borisovna kept silent for a long time, until recently she told the newspaper Izvestia about her position. From an interview with Volchek, it appears that Elena is recent times began to behave tactlessly both in relation to the artistic director and in relation to other colleagues.

For example, I ignored the buffet reception, which was held after the hundredth screening of the production of "Five Evenings".

I go there and see Lena flying out of the door, who barely greets me and runs away, - Volchek admitted to Izvestia. - Probably, at that moment she did not love me very much. For what, I don't know.

But the most important thing is that "interLenochka" refused the main roles three times. Galina Borisovna admitted that now the "corporate" images of Yakovleva will get Alena Babenko and Chulpan Khamatova.

According to the director, when Elena came to say goodbye to her, she still hoped to stay at Sovremennik as a guest star.

But I don’t allow this to anyone, ”the artistic director snapped. - I cannot arrange a semi-state enterprise from the theater.

Here are the ones on! It turns out that in order to please the cinema and TV viewers, their favorite wanted to spend even more time on the set. And the pay there, as you know, is much more generous than in the theater.

- Did Volchek tell the truth?- I asked a question to Yakovleva.

I haven’t read Galina Borisovna’s interview, ”she replied with a heavy sigh. - But on the stage of the Sovremennik theater you can't see me anymore. It is a fact!

- Are you in films now?

In two films, - Elena answered with some irritation, and I realized that she did not intend to discuss anything.

Elena Yakovleva- one of the most talented actresses of our time. It is impossible not to fall in love with this artist while watching films such as "Plumbum, or Dangerous Game", "Intergirl", "Russian roulette", "Crazy woman", "Anchor, another anchor", "Raising cruelty in women and dogs"... In filmography Elena Yakovleva there are a lot of wonderful roles, it is difficult to find a person who has not seen her at least once on his TV screen.

But, in all honesty, Elena Yakovleva hardly a beauty. Of course, this actress is very attractive, and when she plays her roles, it is impossible to take your eyes off her heroine. This is an example of how it is possible, without possessing classic flawless beauty, to enchant everyone around. Before I started looking for pictures Elena Yakovleva I thought I would find a bunch amazing photos, because the actress at the time of this writing is already 55 years old, she People's Artist Russian Federation , laureate of various awards. But as it turned out, good photos Elena Yakovleva very difficult to find on the net. It is possible that she has all these photos in her family home album, and she occasionally puts them one by one on public display, they did not have time to grab, be content with what is. And the fact is that all these photos I found are not myself best quality no fault Elena Yakovleva, just in the days of her youth there was no instagram, there were not enough fashionable creative photographers for everyone, and there was probably a problem with stylists. But from all these photos an ordinary woman is looking at us Soviet years, this is exactly what an employee of some research institute looked like, high school, a kindergarten, a hospital where intelligent women still worked? And my mother was the same: mohair sweaters, blouses with a throat, plaid jackets with voluminous shoulders, beads to the navel, chemistry on her head, or simply unpretentious styling, eyeliner and mascara made of cosmetics. It is now the stars who arrange crazy photo shoots, and for a start, the best stylists work with them, who make up the actresses, select outfits, but at the end of all this - Photoshop - with it any flaw will turn into a dignity. Well, before all this was not, and therefore in all these photos Elena Yakovleva does not look like a star. But if this actress had been born 10 years earlier, she would surely have found in the prime of her career those times when actresses were photographed with soul and their photographs were sold in kiosks. "Soyuzpechat".

And in this photo you see Elena Yakovleva, her son Denis Shalny, and a failed daughter-in-law Ritu.

At the very bottom of the article, you will see about 20 more photos of your son Elena Yakovleva Until then, admire the pictures of the People's Artist herself.

In this photo you see Elena Yakovleva in the image of a lady of easy virtue, which she played in the drama "Intergirl".

In this photo you see Elena Yakovleva with her spaniel Grisha As you know, this actress is very fond of dogs, today four males live in her apartment. For this reason Helena cannot go on vacation with her husband, who remains on the farm, but you can always take your beloved son with you Denis.

A son Denis Shalny grew up a sweet, blond boy, but his character was not easy, but Elena Yakovleva and her husband Valery Shalnykh accept their child as he is.

In this photo, a small Elena Yakovleva with my mom and brother.

More recently Elena Yakovleva was glad that her son Denis Shalny quit tattoos because i got into bodybuilding. The actress consoled herself with the thought that sooner or later her son would come to his senses and remove tattoos at least from his face. But something terrible happened. Deniska decided to make himself scarred. On the bridge of his nose, he asked himself to apply a scar in the salon. And everything did not go according to plan, and the guy literally bled to death for a couple of days, being already at home, by the way, and all because a certain vessel was touched. I even had to go to the hospital. This is such a handsome son of this actress, but Elena Yakovleva keeps a stiff upper lip, supports his native blood in everything. All mothers would have such a grand endurance.