“Photographer Jan Saudek Talks Candidly About His Personal Life on Breakfast Talk Show”

Photographer Jan Saudek was a guest at the Breakfast, where he additionally celebrated his 88th birthday. On that occasion, he recalled not only the moment when he picked up a camera for the first time, but also spoke very honestly about his colorful personal life.

Jan Saudek arrived at the studio Breakfast by the side of his wife Pavlína in a good mood. From the beginning, he was full of humor, as is his habit. “I’m looking forward to not having to work when I’m old,” jokes the photographer, who is definitely not going to retire.

Working father, grandfather and great-grandfather

“I support 16 people, mostly small children. Now I still have a boy, he is two years old. Paja doesn’t like to hear that because I don’t have him with her,” he said bluntly. “Pája had to deal with alimony, that’s why she doesn’t like to hear it,” adds his wife Pavlína Saudková promptly and with insight.

Jan Saudek additionally celebrated his 88th birthday in Snídan, where he arrived with his wife Pavlína. | PHOTO: TV Nova

Jokes

Jan Saudek has three children with his current wife Pavlína, the other children he has from previous relationships. The photographer jokes that he can’t even count his children. He is both a grandfather and a great-grandfather. His youngest illegitimate child, a two-year-old boy, lives with his mother in Slovakia.

The photographer has three children with his current wife Pavlína. The youngest illegitimate son grows up in Slovakia. | PHOTO: Herminapress.cz

Photographer

“When I was rich, I made a mistake that I regret,” he revealed further. What mistake? Why is he still fighting with his wife? And how does our successful photographer remember the beginnings of his career? You will find out in the interview.

The film Photographer, which is inspired by the life of Jan Saudek, can be found on Voyo.