Svetlana Khodchenkova, born on 21 January 1983 in Moscow, is a prominent Russian actress who has also gained recognition in Hollywood. She graduated from VGIK and made her breakthrough at age 20 with the lead role in Stanislav Govorukhin's drama Bless the Woman (2003), earning a best debut award. Her filmography includes notable works such as Viking, Ice, Dovlatov, Godunov, Love in the Big City, Metro, the series Anna German, and The Wolverine (2013), where she played Viper alongside Hugh Jackman.
Khodchenkova has performed several explicit scenes in films like Bless the Woman and Love in the Big City, which remain significant in Russian cinema discussions. She agrees to such scenes only when artistically justified and under trusting conditions on set. Besides acting, she appears in various advertising campaigns and maintains a private personal life. Her image is linked to elegance and fitness, supported by sport and a healthy lifestyle.
