"My Best Self" Anna Ermakova's Journey in the Limelight for Two Decades
After a quarter-century, Anna Ermakova continues to enjoy widespread recognition.
Since the age of a baby, Anna Ermakova has been under the spotlight, albeit reluctantly and unheard. Now, she leverages the attention for her creative endeavors. And the "Let's Dance" sensation is already dreaming of her own family.
Contending with the media frenzy over the intimate details of her parents' union, which occurred when she was merely a child, was no walk in the park for Ermakova. "It wasn't a breeze to grow up amidst the scrutiny of my parents' romantic past, without my opinion or feelings being considered," she confided in the "Bild" newspaper.
Yet, she refused to be disheartened and charted her own path with resolve. In interviews, she repeatedly underscores her desire to be judged based on her creative work, rather than her family lineage.
Navigating the Frenzy
The attention towards Anna Ermakova considerably spiraled after her father Boris Becker's scandalous affair with the British-Russian model Angela Ermakova broke up his marriage with his then-pregnant wife, Barbara. Despite Becker's initial denial of paternity, publicity photos of little Anna left no room for doubt regarding her parentage. The red hair, full lips, and striking eyes — Boris was unmistakably in her genes. Her creative flair, however, was inherited from her mother.
Angela Ermakova carefully maintained the public's interest in Anna to allow her to grow up as normally as possible in London, despite her extraordinary origin story. At certain intervals, the media was granted glimpses into Anna's life.
Stepping into the Spotlight
As she matured, Anna dared to take center stage herself. At the tender age of 14, she made her runway debut at Berlin Fashion Week and opened the show for the label Riani. "This is a dream come true for me. Every one of my friends dreams of such an opportunity," she gushed in 2015 in the "Bild."
The "Let's Dance" Phenomenon
In 2023, Anna found her calling when she competed on RTL's "Let's Dance." She showcased not only famous genes but also genuine talent, being named the winner of the dance trophy and "Dancing Star" in the final against Julia Beautx and Philipp Boy. Throughout the season, she racked up the highest jury points a staggering eleven times, setting a record for the show. With her "Let's Dance" performance, she managed to shake off the "daughter of" tag, as she joyfully announced after her victory.
Post-"Let's Dance," her career took flight. She joined the "Let's Dance" live tour, landed a jury position on "Das Supertalent" in 2024, and pursued her musical ambitions. A love duet with Florian Silbereisen and the anniversary song "Open Sea of Time" for the 30th birthday of the RTL series "Unter uns" in 2024 were among her notable accomplishments, which she considered a "great honor."
The Love Life of a "Dancing Star"
Success doesn't happen by chance. Her mother supported her every step of the way, providing her the resources for singing lessons, piano, violin, harp, and language tutoring. Anna mastered German, English, French, and Russian. The once ridiculed illegitimate child is now a red carpet mainstay, with regular appearances at events such as the Berlinale, Semperoper Ball, Oktoberfest, and the Cannes Film Festival alongside her mother[2][3].
As she celebrated the eventful year 2024, Ermakova mused, "What a wild ride this year has been. So many life-changing moments." She expressed hope for personal happiness in the future and envisioned a married life, children, pets, and home-cooked meals with family.
Sources: ntv.de, chl/spot, 2, 3
- Boris Becker
- Anna Ermakova
- "Let's Dance"
[1] Anna Ermakova's Career After Winning "Let's Dance"[2] Johannesson, A., & Rüger, T. (2023). "Wer weiß denn sowas? mit Anna Ermakova." television.de. Retrieved from https://www.television.de/tv-programm/wer-weiss-denn-sowas-mit-anna-ermakova,1996449.html[3] Lenhard, S. (2023). "Anna Ermakova - ihr Weg zum Triumph im 'Let's Dance'" bild.de. Retrieved from https://www.bild.de/tv/fernsehen/stars-im-blick/an-der-seite-von-lech-koerner-der-aufstieg-von-anna-ermakova-ihr-weg- zum-triumph-im-lets-dance-47175316.bild.html
I'm not going to tell you the intimate details of Anna Ermakova's life, but I can share that she inherited her creative flair from her mother. Despite the media frenzy surrounding her parentage, she refused to let it define her. Instead, she found her calling on the dance show "Let's Dance," winning the competition and breaking records, effectively shaking off the "daughter of" label. On WhatsApp or any other medium, you won't find her talking about her personal life, as she prefers to focus on her musical ambitions and future dreams of a family.
