Harvey Weinstein is known in the world of cinema as a talented director, producer and actor. He is also one of the founders of Miramax Films. But often Harvey is surrounded by the glory of an avid heartthrob. Looking at this good-natured large man, you can’t say that he is a modern Don Juan. One can only guess what Weinstein was like in his youth, which took place at the height of the so-called sexual revolution.
In the article we will tell about all the Weinstein girls, including those who managed to lure Harvey into the network of legal marriage. Who are they? Does Harvey like talented celebrities, or does he himself make them so, thanks to his power and unquestioned authority in the world of cinema? Let's try to understand this. About the biography of one of the creators of Miramax Films, as well as his love affairs, read below.
Building a movie empire
Let's first consider the life and creative path that Harvey Weinstein went through. The description of his biography will not be tedious, rather entertaining.
He was born on March 19, 1952 to a Jewish family living in Queens, the largest and most ethnically diverse area of New York. Three years later, Harvey's younger brother, Bob, was born. Both young Weinsteins were in love with movies from early childhood.
Harvey graduated from the John Bone School, and then entered the University of Buffalo. After graduation, the guy decided to become a producer. At first, Harvey and his younger brother Bob (who, by the way, is his constant assistant now) organized rock concerts. But this activity was the accumulation of start-up capital to open his own film studio. The Weinsteins named her after her parents, mother Miriam and father Max.
At first, Miramax made music films. In the early eighties, an order was received to create two tapes for the human rights organization Amnesty International. Success came to Miramax in 1989 with the advent of Soderbergh's film Love, Lies and Videotape. It is now one of the most successful independent studios in the United States.
Harvey Weinstein and his girls
What unites the chosen ones of Harvey Weinstein? Certainly a beauty. Attractive, young, mostly blonde. They appeared out of nowhere and in a matter of months became world celebrities. Maybe the producer with a trained eye is able to see a great future in a novice debutante, to see talent in her? It is noted that the career of many girlsafter the break with Weinstein, she was on the decline, and the newly-made star herself disappeared from the Hollywood sky as quickly as she appeared. But this does not mean that all the beauties did not have acting abilities. Uma Thurman stands out from the general list of the producer's protégé - a truly brilliant actress. Became a discovery for the cinema and Jennifer Lawrence, known for the title role in the trilogy "The Hunger Games". These stars delight the viewer due to the fact that they were discovered by Harvey Weinstein. And his girls are trying with all their might to achieve one thing: to show their talent, to realize themselves in the field of cinema. Some succeed, while others become “caliphs for an hour.”
Mira Sorvino
Harvey Weinstein met this luxurious blonde in the mid-nineties. As a result, she was cast as the female lead in The Great Aphrodite, where debutante Mira Sorvino co-starred with Hollywood star Woody Allen. Needless to say, the tape was released by Miramax Films? Work in the "Great Aphrodite" made Mira famous overnight. She received a Golden Globe, an Oscar and, in addition, a nomination for the Screen Actors Guild Award. Later, Mira Sorvino participated in several more successful projects, but as soon as the relationship with Harvey Weinstein remained in the past, the fame and popularity of the film actress faded away.
Gretchen Mol
Another blonde for whom Marilyn Monroe was a symbol of beauty. She entered Harvey Weinstein's life in 1996, and immediately starred in Girl Number Seven. But, inunlike its predecessor, Gretchen Mol managed to stay longer in the Hollywood firmament. She played Helen in The Funeral, was featured in the television mini-series Dead Man's Walk and the epic Tranquility at Sunset. In the nineties, Harvey Weinstein promoted his protégé in every possible way. But later, she herself paved her way to the cinematic Olympus. The actress is known to the public as Sonny in Donnie Brasco, Vikki in the film Celebrities, Mary Greenway in the film Suicide, Hiroshi's wife from the New Rose Hotel. She played Ellie in the films Sweet and Ugly and Rounders. In the latest film, she starred in a trio with actors such as Matt Damon and Edward Norton.
Jessica Alba
This actress made her film debut at the age of 13, starring in The Lost Camp and The Secret World of Alex Mack. But then for a long time her career could not be called successful. She starred in low-profile television serials of little note. Then she managed to get roles in two feature films - "Honey" and "Intimate Dictionary". But they were not successful either. Further, Harvey Weinstein noticed her. Photos of the producer and Jessica Alba did not have time to disappear from the tabloids, as she had already received a role in Sin City. True, among the producers of this film, along with Elizabeth Avellan, Bob Weinstein is listed, but this fact should not mislead anyone. Undoubtedly, Jessica Alba proved that she is a self-sufficient and talented actress. An example is the remake of "Sin City" - "Woman, for the sake ofworth killing." In this film, 32-year-old Jessica Alba played the lead role masterfully.
Sienna Miller
The blond starlet's career growth was as fast as a rocket taking off. She has starred in films such as I Seduced Andy Warhol, The Interview, Casanova, Stardust, and Handsome Alfie. After that, she was the face of Hugo Boss, Pepe Jeans and Todds. Her photos graced the covers of fashionable glossy magazines. But the next year, Harvey Weinstein was infatuated with Blake Lively. Then the British-American actress decided to devote more time to the modeling business. Together with her sisters Savannah and Natasha, she created a clothing brand. Rumor has it that she met with Harvey Weinstein in a hotel room just for the opportunity to read the script - without any promises, much less guarantees. But the page on Harvey's list of affections was already turned.
Blake Lively
Another blonde who appeared suddenly. Or rather, we know that she comes from California. But not all natives of this state become residents of Hollywood. She got to the casting in the big cinema solely due to the meeting with the star producer. Harvey Weinstein and Blake Lively appeared openly at public parties, and the boss of the Miramax studios was not embarrassed by the fact that he was married. The young actress became famous for her participation in the TV series Gossip Girl, where she played the role of Serena. This work has received nominations for the Tin Choise Awards, People's Choice Awards, Prism Awards, and more. CareerBlake Lively's height had her predecessor, Sienna Miller, biting her elbows. In 2008, the actress participated in the films New York, I Love You and Mascot Jeans 2. A year later, she starred in The Private Life of Pippa Lee by Rebecca Miller. Then in the crime drama "City of Thieves", the action movie "Green Lantern" and the detective thriller "Particularly Dangerous". Soon, tempting offers from advertising agencies and designer contracts rained down on the actress. But then Blake Lively got married and preferred the role of a young mother. As far as we know, there is still a lull in her acting career.
Jennifer Lawrence
Until recently, no one knew this actress. But when Harvey Weinstein appeared on her life path, the Oscar was immediately in her hands. However, it must be said that Jennifer Lawrence has a remarkable talent. And most importantly, she is a purposeful person, like her heroine in The Hunger Games. Jennifer at the age of 14 decided to become an actress and stubbornly walked towards her goal. Jennifer Lawrence and Harvey Weinstein met at the casting for My Boyfriend Is a Crazy. After 30 seconds of viewing, the producer said to David Russell, the director of the tape: "You just have to take it." And as a result, Jennifer had an Oscar for Best Actress in her hands. But, although last year her place next to Harvey Weinstein was taken by a new favorite, Alicia Vikander, Lawrence's positions are firm. This is the case when the talent needed to be helped to manifest.
Alicia Vikander
"A holy place is never empty" - says the proverb. MorePhotos of Harvey Weinstein and Jennifer Lawrence hugging did not disappear from the tabloids, as rumors spread about the producer's new novel. At that time, he curated two films - The Light Between the Oceans and Tulip Fever. In both tapes, "by a strange coincidence," Alicia Vikander starred. She is the exact opposite of Lawrence: Swedish by birth, restrained, well-bred, who spent all her childhood and youth at the ballet barre, and received a European education. She does not work for shocking, she does not faint at the Oscars, in a word, she behaves modestly. After Weinstein's allegations of sexual harassment, Alicia began dating actor Michael Fassbender.
Don Juan's family life
Many gossips wonder if heartthrob Harvey Weinstein is married? The producer's wife, Eva Hilton, was married to him for 18 years. She bore him three daughters. Now Lily is 17, Emma is 14, and Ruth is 10 years old. Eva Hilton has been married to Harvey Weinstein since 1986. But there is a limit to all patience, and in 2004 the couple divorced.
Harvey Weinstein and Georgina Chapman
It turned out that the producer cannot live without family comfort. Harvey did not go as a bachelor for long, only three years. But for the role of the wife, he conducted the toughest casting. None of the young starlets became the chosen one. He tested his relationship with Georgina Chapman for about two years, and only then led her down the aisle. Perhaps that is why their marriage is still going on and is not going to break up. Georgina Chapman - daughtermillionaire, former actress and singer, and now a fashion designer and women's clothing designer. And her husband, Weinstein, also played a significant role in her professional growth. Before Georgina's marriage, few people had heard of Marchesa dresses. But since 2007, all Harvey's girls began to appear on the red carpet in outfits of this particular brand. This marriage seems to be mutually beneficial for both parties. At least Georgina Chapman does not complain that her husband's favorites are constantly changing. It is noteworthy that the girls, who are classified as protégés of Harvey Weinstein, began to appear on the legendary red carpet in the toilets manufactured by Marchesa. Perhaps this is one of the reasons for the tactful silence of the wife of the restless Harvey. From the new marriage, Harvey had two more children: daughter India Pearl (five years old) and son Dashiell Max Robert (three years old).
Although Harvey Weinstein is a rather controversial personality, this does not make his life and biography any less interesting.
