In 2002, actress Ekaterina Klimova and jeweler Ilya Khoroshilov welcomed their daughter Elizaveta. She was the firstborn for the film star, who now has four children. Liza grew up and surprised Klimova’s fans with her resemblance to both parents.
Ekaterina Klimova’s personal life has always been a subject of much discussion. The actress has gone through several divorces. But the very first love in her life was Ilya Khoroshilov. The couple began dating when Ekaterina was just 15. She attended the same school as Ilya. Over time, their youthful infatuation grew into a deep affection: Klimova and Khoroshilov got married. In 2002, the couple welcomed their daughter Liza. At that time, Ekaterina Klimova was 24 years old.
Motherhood coincided with the start of her career, and the young actress couldn’t afford to lose momentum. Her relationship with Khoroshilov did not withstand the test of fame. Soon, Klimova began appearing on screen more frequently, gaining fans, towards whom Ilya openly expressed his jealousy. «He couldn’t handle my fame. He’d say that I was constantly on set, while he was alone with the child,» Klimova recalls.
Apparently, Khoroshilov’s worries were not unfounded. Soon after, during filming, Ekaterina Klimova began a romance with Igor Petrenko, whom the actress married in 2004. At the time of Klimova and Khoroshilov’s divorce, their daughter Elizaveta was just 2 years old. Fortunately, Ilya and Ekaterina were wise enough not to air their grievances. The girl grew up without feeling a lack of attention from either parent. However, most of the parenting responsibilities for Liza fell on Ekaterina Klimova’s shoulders while the actress was busy filming. «Liza wasn’t lucky with me. She got a mother who was too young, and we didn’t have the connection I now have with my younger children. I was inexperienced,» the actress admitted.
Liza often spent time backstage and saw her mother’s work from the inside. It later became clear that Elizaveta Khoroshilova experienced discomfort due to her mother’s public profession. After 4th grade, Liza began to realize she was different from her peers. Many classmates sought to befriend her solely because she was the daughter of a celebrity. The girl even changed schools, and in the new one, she kept quiet about her relation to Klimova.
Incidentally, after his divorce from Klimova, Ilya Khoroshilov built a successful jewelry business. And in 2009, he married Elena Biryukova, star of the series «Sasha + Masha.» In 2012, the couple had a daughter, Aglaya, so Elizaveta Khoroshilova also has a younger sister.
Liza Khoroshilova studied vocal arts and tried her hand at a drama club. But ultimately, in 2020, she enrolled in the Faculty of Journalism. She soon became disillusioned with the profession and decided to apply to GITIS to study directing. Her mother dissuaded her from acting, believing that an actress’s life is always challenging. Last year, Liza made a public appearance with her boyfriend. Coincidentally, his name is Alexander Petrenko; he is an aspiring musician and shares a surname with Ekaterina Klimova’s second husband, Igor Petrenko. According to Liza, the couple dreams of living under one roof, but her mother won’t allow it. «First a ring and a proposal — then she can move.»
Incidentally, Ekaterina Klimova’s fans debate whom her eldest daughter resembles more. Many believe she resembles her father. But the majority is convinced: Elizaveta Khoroshilova is the spitting image of her mother. Their eyes, face shape, and nose are especially similar. _What do you think, dear readers? Does Elizaveta resemble Ekaterina Klimova?_
