How often do we judge people in a hurry, superficially, just by glancing. And we are already forming a competent opinion. This is especially true for people who do not fit into the generally accepted framework. This couple looks so grotesque from the side that everyone involuntarily looks after them. He is a disabled person from birth, 135 cm tall. She is a beautiful woman, 165 cm tall. And they are husband and wife. Moreover, they are very famous. We are talking about the Hollywood couple Peter Dinklage and Erica Schmidt.
I feel so lonely
The story of the acquaintance of an unusual couple, by the way, is very common. This happened in 1995. Erica was lonely, she somehow complained to her friend that she had no one to even play chess with. Jonathan Sharman - playwright - did not limit himself to verbal consolations, such as: "Cheer up, everything will be fine," but rummaged through his notebook and invited her to meet his friend. She thought, why not, and agreed.
The meeting took place in one of the bars. They are all togetherhad fun, and after that evening, Erica and Peter began to meet with enviable regularity. She was 20 years old, and he was 26. As Erica Schmidt admits, she immediately liked Peter, she fell in love with him at first sight. But the layman will say that this does not happen. What can attract such different people to each other? And immediately there is a suspicion of insincerity, self-interest and pretense.
Dossier
To understand a person, you need to get to know him better: his interests, outlook on life, character. To understand Erica Schmidt's feelings, you need to know more about Peter. He is short, only 135 cm, was born with a hereditary disease achondroplasia. With this disease, the arms and legs do not develop well, the spine is deformed, which leads to dwarfism. But that didn't stop Peter from pursuing his dream of being an actor. He did not get lost in the circus, in the Lilliputian Show, but made his way to the big screen.
Peter Dinklage is a popular and sought-after Hollywood actor. He starred in more than 50 films, playing not only episodic, but also the main serious roles. The films "The Station Agent", "Little Fingers", "Find Me Guilty" brought the actor recognition and theatrical awards. But the actor received deafening fame and love of the audience after the role of Tyrion Lannister in the cult TV series Game of Thrones.
And if it's love?
Then everything falls into place: Erica Schmidt was attracted by fame, honor and money. But this is only a superficial and biased opinion. It must be remembered that they met in 1995, when Peterwas famous, popular, had no regalia and awards. They dated for 10 years, calling it friendship. But they were always good together. Kindred souls who will eventually realize that they love each other. True love does not look with the eyes, but with the heart sees the real thing that lives in a person, and this is precisely what is valuable. And when you sincerely love a person, you don’t notice such trifles as physical defects.
Erika Schmidt saw in St. Petersburg a real man - kind, caring, loving and faithful. It is human qualities that play the final role in human relations. After ten years of dating, Peter and Erica got married. The wedding celebration took place in Las Vegas in 2005. The ceremony was modest, only for relatives and friends.
Independent career
And the calm years of a happy marriage flowed. Erica graduated from the prestigious Vassar College. It is included in the list of the best private universities in America, ranks 12th in the list of the best liberal arts universities and is recognized as "the most selective", that is, it is not so easy to get into it. Erica Schmidt, as the wife of a famous actor, could have basked in the glory of her husband, but instead managed to build her own career.
She is the director of the prestigious theater in New York. In addition to administrative activities in the theater, Erika, as a professional actress and director, is engaged in staging performances in which her husband is also involved. In the theatrical repertoire there are several performances with the participation ofPeter. Erica Schmidt is the winner of the main off-Broadway Lucille Lortel Award in the Best Solo Performance nomination.
Long-awaited daughter
After six years of marriage, in 2011, a long-awaited baby appeared in a happy family. Erica and Peter became parents at a fairly mature age: she was 36 years old, he was 42, so they took the birth of their daughter seriously. And the choice of the name was not accidental. The girl was named Zelig, as the main character of the comedy film by Woody Allen. Zelig discovered in himself the talent of reincarnation, he, like a chameleon, knew how to adapt to people and the world around him.
The art of impersonation is the main feature of a talented actor, so Erica and Peter, wanting to see an outstanding actress in their daughter, chose this name for her. Whatever you call a ship, that's how it will sail. But while little Zelig enjoys a happy childhood with loving parents, and this is the most important thing. Photos of Erica Schmidt and her family demonstrate genuine family harmony. They are always smiling, they are so well-being.
A little secret
What is the secret of family happiness of such an unusual couple? The acting environment is not very conducive to strengthening marriage unions, rather, on the contrary. The constant attention of the press, paparazzi and fans, unverified rumors and outright lies have destroyed more than one Hollywood marriage. Erica and Peter protect their family from prying eyes. They live quietly, peacefully, without scandals. All joyful events take place quietly, in a family way, without attracting public attention.
Mutual respect, fidelity, compliance, attention and care, and most importantly - love. Here are the ingredients for a strong union between Erica and Peter. And another little secret appeared in September 2017. The gender and name of the child is still a mystery. Fortunately, Erica Schmidt's children were born he althy, without hereditary problems.
