Elena Podkaminskaya, known for her role in the film Kitchen, celebrated her 45th birthday at a resort in Abu Dhabi. The moment was shared with fans on Instagram, where the actor behind the post noted that the platform’s owner, Meta, is described by some as extremist and is banned in Russia.
In the birthday photos, Podkaminskaya wore a long feathered pink skirt paired with a black top. Her hair was left natural and makeup was kept to a minimum. A sweet scene from the celebration showed a restaurant staff writing birthday wishes on a plate with chocolate. In another image, a reflection in a window captured a man kissing her on the head, a tender moment highlighted by her social media post.
“I have the right to love you to tears! A nervous tike, to the moon and back. And so 45 million times in a row! Today I was born again for you. And somehow I can’t believe that I am already such a big Lenochka. And she herself has already become a mother three times, ”she wrote.
Podkaminskaya is a mother of three, raising two daughters and a son. In 2010 she welcomed her eldest daughter within her marriage to businessman Alexander Plyatsev, and the couple separated five years later. She has shared with fans that her ex-husband is a wonderful person and Polina’s father, and they have maintained friendly relations to raise their child together. The artist has also noted that Plyatsev’s parents stay in touch with him, and this arrangement works without friction for the family.
In 2017 Podkaminskaya married Denis Gushchin, and the couple has a daughter named Eva and a son named Alexander. Podkaminskaya has explained that her husband prefers privacy, leading her not to post many photos with him on social media or discuss their personal life extensively in interviews.
Earlier appearances show Podkaminskaya on stage in a striking dress, reflecting her ongoing engagement with both screen roles and live performance. This birthday moment adds another chapter to a career that blends film work with stage presence and a publicly guarded personal life. The celebration in Abu Dhabi stands as a personal milestone amid a career marked by versatile acting and family commitments, drawing interest from fans who follow her professional journey and personal milestones alike. (Source: entertainment press reports)