Mel Gibson has introduced his grown-up daughter, whose mother is the Russian pianist Oksana Grigorieva, to the public for the first time in a long while. The romance between the star of Braveheart and the Saransk-born pianist caused quite a stir at the time, leading to the collapse of the actor’s long-standing marriage; however, the idyll in their new relationship was short-lived. Following the birth of their daughter Lucia, Oksana publicly alleged domestic violence on Gibson’s part.
The scandal dealt a serious blow to Mel’s reputation and career, but for Grigorieva too, the consequences of the protracted legal battle proved fatal: against a backdrop of endless court cases and stress, she was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder and a serious form of brain cancer.
In recent years, Oksana has led an extremely secluded life, trying to avoid the paparazzi’s lenses, which is why the couple’s fans are still wondering how her battle with this serious illness is progressing. For a long time, the actor was unable to play a full part in his daughter’s life, but financial difficulties and Grigorieva’s bankruptcy forced her to seek reconciliation and allow the famous father to be involved in Lucia’s upbringing.
Gibson’s recent appearance with his daughter at an official event sparked a wave of discussion online:
“Lucia has grown up so much; it feels like only yesterday she was a tiny baby,” “A stunningly beautiful young woman is coming of age,” “Oksana looks remarkably like Oksana Samoilova, Jigan’s wife,” “There have long been tales of Gibson’s difficult character,”
“It’s great that he managed to build a relationship with the child after all,” “They were such a striking couple; it’s a real shame it all ended this way,” “I sincerely hope that everything is stable for Grigorieva now,” “I wish Oksana strength and good health; such a sad ending to a beautiful love story,” users share their thoughts.
