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

In Italy, the title of the first lady was shared by two women: the wife of the President Clio Napolitano and the wife of Prime Minister Veronica Berlusconi. And conversations around the second person are much more.

Young years - time to conquer

Veronica Lario (Miriam Rafaella Bartolini) was born in July 1956 in the city of Bologna, in the north of Italy. 23-year-old Miriam managed to win the heart of Silvio Berlusconi, a famous business tycoon, when she, as a low-budget actress, performed on stage in a nude.

First lady of the country

Veronica Lario in his youth, being a burning blonde with an ideal figure, conquered more than one man's heart. However, on the proposal of Silvio to be together, the young beauty reciprocated. Their turbulent romance lasted 5 years and led to the birth of a 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 stage. But the stage name - Veronica Lario - the former actress decided to leave. A year after the birth of Barbara, Eleanor appears - their second daughter, and a couple of years later - the son of Luigi.

Pride, independence, ambitiousness ...

Veronica is considered the most unpredictable woman in Italy. As it turned out, the status of the first lady of the state does not appeal to her at all. With special zeal, she defends the right to privacy. Veronica rarely visits formal events, accompanying her husband. Therefore, the Italian media very quickly spread the sensational news that she was present at the government residence at dinner with the Putin couple. No other world leader has been given such an honor.

Veronika demonstrated absolute independence from the opinion of the powerful spouse in 2005. Then the question of using scientific embryos for human beings was very acute. On this occasion, a referendum was held. The Prime Minister did not dare to go against the Vatican's opinion and preferred not to express his position. However, his wife openly participated in the voting. Veronica Lario, photo and intriguing interview of which was published in the newspaper "Repubblica", shocked all the faithful Catholics. In it, the first lady admitted that she was doing abortion in her youth and considers real progress to be the use of human embryos for scientific purposes. This is a very bold statement, given the fact that some Italian doctors still categorically refuse to do abortions for religious reasons. By the way, the political views of the spouses vary on many issues. Veronica clearly sympathizes with the left, publicly expressing their opinions, directly opposite to the opinion of the spouse.

From love to jealousy one step

The second marriage of the Italian Prime Minister is hardly ideal. Spouses rarely see each other. Veronica often complains that her husband does not even let go of the phone at the festive table. Besides, from time to time she has a reason for jealousy. One such incident ended with the public repentance of Silvio Berlusconi through one of the most influential Italian newspapers. In it, the prime minister calls his wife a beautiful woman, asks forgiveness, humbling her pride, and swears in eternal love. It should be noted that this step, according to the public, has damaged the reputation of the politician.

Repeatedly, Berlusconi had to deny rumors of divorce. Most likely, the talk about their quarrel was caused by the fact that Veronica lives separately from her husband in the small town of Makeyrio near Milan.

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