Karolina Lubieńska was associated with the theater from an early age. She took her first steps on stage at the age of thirteen, singing in the choir, and at the age of fifteen she began to play regularly in various performances. Over time, she attracted the attention of critics and audiences, performing on stages in Krakow, Łódź and Lviv, and later in Warsaw, where she gained star status. Karolina was an extraordinary woman not only because of her talent. Her beauty and charisma attracted many admirers and she was widely considered one of the most beautiful actresses
Her personal life was as colorful as her career. In 1930, she married engineer Jan Hopp, but their marriage was not very successful, resulting in divorce just three and a half years later. And it was then that Prince Wacław Szuyski won the actress’s heart. He came from the Rurykowicz dynasty, from which Wasyl Shuisky became the Tsar of Russia in 1606-1610. At that time, their relationship was widely reported in the press, because by marrying the prince, Caroline symbolically became part of the aristocratic world. This marriage seemed to be a dream come true for many women of her era, However, life with the prince did not bring happiness to Karolina Lubieńska.
Love above all
Another breakthrough in the actress’s romantic life occurred in 1936, when she met Zbigniew Rakowiecki, an actor, with whom she shared a great passion for art and a deep emotional bond during “Fredek Makes the World”. Although Rakowiecki was younger and did not have an aristocratic origin, for Karolina he was the love of her life. Their relationship, full of mutual understanding and common artistic aspirations, lasted until Zbigniew’s tragic death during the Warsaw Uprising.
Fates of war
World War II was a difficult time for Karolina, but also an opportunity to show courage and determination. Together with his beloved Zbigniew Rakowiecki, they belonged to the Home Army and were actively involved in underground activities. In addition, Lubieńska also actively supported the cultural life of the capital, taking part in support of the insurgents and the civilian population. These experiences allowed her to gain an even deeper understanding of human drama, which was reflected in her post-war roles. The war did not spare Karolina, who lost her beloved in the Warsaw Uprising. The sadness after his loss was enormous, but Lubieńska did not give up. After the war, she returned to the stage, continuing a career that lasted until the 1970s. Her love life was no longer so turbulent, although she married again, this time to theater critic Jan Zbigniew Pastuszko.
After retiring, Karolina did not completely leave the theater. She continued to appear on stage, celebrating her artistic anniversaries. She died on April 25, 1991 in Warsaw, leaving behind a rich artistic legacy and a life story that fascinates to this day.
Source: Gazeta
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