Imagine this: famous Serbian actress Nataša Tapušković, a beloved star of the cult film “Barking at the Stars,” decided to put an end to her career and flee Serbia during the bombings! But not to some fancy place — she became a nanny in Italy! Yes, you read that right. Nataša, now 49, left the country over twenty years ago when she was just 27, learned Italian in just one month, and got a job as a babysitter in Bologna. While many of us were watching TV back then, she was making ćevapi with some guys at a local grill and watching over kids in the park, all while her mom gave her freedom to play and learn.
But it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows. As a child, Nataša faced emotional struggles due to her parents’ divorce. She often felt lonely, waiting for Fridays when her dad would visit. Though she had freedom, she suffered from the loss of the family she knew. Life taught her to adapt — and boy, did she!
After a year in Italy, Nataša felt the pull of her homeland and returned to Serbia, ready to fight for her life and career. Today, she’s married to Vuk, with whom she has two daughters, and remains active in acting, though she prefers to avoid the spotlight. Instead, she seeks freedom and creativity through painting and new roles, like playing a woman from a small town in Vojvodina in a recently finished series.
This story isn’t just about a famous actress; it’s about all of us who’ve had to leave home, adapt, and come back stronger. Nataša proves real strength comes from within, not from the spotlight. If life feels tough, remember Nataša — who went from star to nanny and back as a true warrior. So, what do you think about such life twists? Could you leave everything behind and start fresh? Drop a comment, let’s see who’s ready for such an adventure!
