Mel Gibson's Girlfriend Talks Marriage

By PopEater Staff Posted Aug 11th 2009 02:46PM

Oksana Grigorieva first made headlines when she and Mel Gibson went public with their relationship in April -- just weeks after Gibson announced he was divorcing his wife of nearly 30 years. Even so, Grigorieva is happy with her relationship, her career and her pregnancy, she tells CNN.

"You don't control the situations or the people you meet. I did not plan this... I've become very lucky, and I'm very grateful,"she said.

The Russian-born singer said she faced tabloid backlash after announcing she was expecting her first child with Gibson but she's not letting it affect her. "It hasn't been too bad. There was a period of time where it was a little bit difficult, but now it's much better," she said.

Grigorieva said the two had a professional rapport before becoming romantically attached. "It's not like I was planning to meet Mel specifically. Life happens. There was a working relationship for a long time. I thought he was happily married until I was reassured otherwise. And then it happened," she said.

And even though there's a baby on board, don't expect the Gibson and Grigorieva to tie the knot anytime soon."We don't know yet. We haven't really talked about it," she admitted.

In the meantime, she's focusing on her music career. Her latest album 'Beautiful Heartache' was released on July 23 and distributed by Gibson's label.

"He's an incredible artist. A visionary. He enabled me to produce this album, for my music to live," Grigorieva said "If you think about it, every talent needs a serious push and help from somebody who is stronger, because it's pretty much impossible for anybody to succeed in this industry... I did not plan this. I'm just doing what I've always been doing. It's not like I've changed my goals."

Before meeting Gibson, she modeled in the United States and United Kingdom while balancing her duties as a mom. (She has another child, 12-year-old Alexander, with actor Timothy Dalton.) Her first break as a songwriter came in 2006 when her song 'Un Dia Llegara' became a hit for Josh Groban on his album 'Awake.' That recording led to contract offers from various companies, including Gibson's Icon Entertainment.

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Mel Gibson & Oksana Grigorieva

Oksana Grigorieva made her first official debut with Mel Gibson at the 'X-Men Origins: Wolverine' screening in Los Angeles on April 28. One month later, the couple announced she was pregnant with his child and due in the fall.
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Mel Gibson & Oksana Grigorieva

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 28: Actor Mel Gibson (R) and Oksana Grigorieva arrive at the screening 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" at the Chinese Theater on April 28, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Mel Gibson;Oksana Grigorieva

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Oksana Grigorieva and actor Mel Gibson arrive on the red carpet of the Los Angeles industry screening of "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" at the Grauman's Mann Chinese Theater on April 28, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Los Angeles Industry Screening - Red Carpet Grauman's Mann Chinese Theater Hollywood, CA United States April 28, 2009 Photo by Jeff Vespa/WireImage.com To license this image (57310937), contact WireImage.com

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Oksana Grigorieva and actor Mel Gibson arrive at "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Los Angeles Industry Screening at the Grauman's Mann Chinese Theater on April 28, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Los Angeles Industry Screening - Arrivals Grauman's Mann Chinese Theater Hollywood, CA United States April 28, 2009 Photo by Jeffrey Mayer/WireImage.com To license this image (16682408), contact WireImage.com

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Actor Mel Gibson and girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva arrive at the Los Angeles Industry Screening "Xmen Origins: Wolverine" at Grauman's Chinese Theater on April 28, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "Xmen Origins: Wolverine" - Los Angeles Industry Screening - Arrivals Grauman's Chinese Theatre Hollywood, CA United States April 28, 2009 Photo by Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic.com To license this image (16681385), contact FilmMagic.com

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HOLLYWOOD - APRIL 28: Actor Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva arrive at the Screening Of 20th Century Fox's "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" on April 28, 2009 at the Gruman's Manns Chinese Theater in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Me Gibson;Oksana Grigorieva

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Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva at the Grauman's Mann Chinese Theater on April 28, 2009 in Hollywood, California. "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" Los Angeles Industry Screening - Arrivals Grauman's Mann Chinese Theater Hollywood, CA United States April 28, 2009 Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage.com To license this image (16681156), contact WireImage.com

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Tuesday 11 August

By YLG

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Like my mama use to say, "ain't no fool, like an old fool." If this old fool was stupid enough to be blinded by the vajayjay to be taken by this golddigger and bankroll her "career," more power to her, I hope she takes him for all she can, after his wife gets her share.

By Denise

Mel is a foolish middle aged man, that fell for a much younger, gold digging, opportunist. What a shame. He is now stuck with a woman who is strictly interested in his wallet. He now will have to pay child support to this wench for the next 18 years. What happened to his religious values???? How could one not learn from other peoples mistakes like Paul McCartney? Doesn't he realize what this woman really wants fom him??? She has her meal ticket and she doesn't care if he marries her or not. She got what she wanted. I hope this bites him in the butt. How could he embarrass his family like that?

By lilcruiser

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Sorry!
Pull your head out. If you had the money Mel has what you would you do? Probably cheat? Religious values? Ask that to the thousand of Catholics that cheat on a daily basis.

By Gina

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She's pregnant and due in the fall?? Doesn't look pregnant to me. And...Mel looks like a deer in headlights. He's not happy...and she's an opportunist. It's plain to see. It won't last...guaranteed. He is really messing up his life, isn't he? Sad, sad.

By mwd64

Eww, she's a nasty looking skank. Of course, Mel isn't looking so great these days either. Sorry girl, but you are a no talent hoe who is getting ahead the only way you can. No talent still means no talent, even if you're sleeping with the boss!

Haha, I bet you could work with him if you sleep with him, just like this skanky hoe!

By Lorrbee

Just love how she says she "got very lucky." How happy we all should be for her.

By Linda

I'm confused. She has another child with actor Timothy Dalton. The child is 12 years old, she is 24 years old. Did they adopt or was she 12 years old when she gave birth?

And yes, she's nothing but a gold digging pig.

By vettech

what a crock,mel's girlfriend had no control over the situation,it's called life is about choices and you chose to steal a married man!!!!!

By Jillian

Oh isn't that sweet, he cheats on his wife and kids of many years with a girl old enough to be his daughter. She's no dummy and get's pregnant right away to tie him to her and now they've both decided she a talented singer and she's releasing her first record on HIS label. Wow, what a guy!!!!...............not. I love her comments "I didn't plan on any of this....it just happened...I'm so innocent...

By williee

now he needs to read the book understand russian women by donald stevens great book

By tee

He's an old man who has lost his way. It is so sad to think someone who God gifted would throw everything away on a woman. What a fool. Hey Mel, You can't take her with you, and the 20 years you have left on earth would be better spent investing on raising healthy kids. You're a fool, plain and simple.

By kimmy

for someone soooo religious didnt he break some commandments? what a smchuck I hope is "WIFE" takes him to the cleaners I hope that trash gets whats coming to her too. goes to show money does not buy class only trash

By marcie

i'm sure Mel has his spin doctors giving her scripts to read to the press by now. Movie stars lie all the time. The entitlement attitudes and egos are deplorable. i should know, i lived next door to one once

By mary alice

the old saying, What goes around, comes around. She will end up on the dirty end of the stick.Mel's wife is better off without him. and he sure will pay for his mistakes. I know for a fact. I ended my 27 year marriage after my husband thought he wanted something younger and he regreted it all the way to his grave. Iam happy tho,and can now laugh about it.

By Duke Nukem

Mel should take some advice from this life coach. Tell her you love her with all your heart and soul. Remember her birthday. Hell, remember her mother's birthday. Give her everything she wants. Then go out and get as many pieces of a$s that you can, Mel. Get as many as you can. You see how this b1tch treats her man after 27 m'rf'king years did. You know her old man was out there plugging it while she was at home doin' the dirty phoenix.

By Tess

This video is the gong show!!!! It really sucks as does her voice. She is ugly and her lips are so wierd. They tried to way "overdue" it in this. Mel could you try a little harder to expose your girlfriend. This is just rediculous!!!!

By Liz

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Come on, give the guy a break. He's not an elected official, he's just an entertainer. He deserves some credit--what marriage in or out of Hollywood lasts 30 years anymore? And what about all of his work? Like him or not as an actor, he was always working! It's easy to judge but no one really knows what goes on inside a marriage. I wish him the best, whether this works out or not.

By Mickal

How typically female of her!!!

By celticangel607

Mel Gibson is such a hypocrite-he is obsessed with being a "good," ultra-traditional Catholic, but only when it is convenient for him. Now that he's getting divorced, I hope his soon-to-be ex-wife (who he said would not go to Heaven because she wasn't Catholic!) will find someone who will treat her better than this, regardless of what religion either of them follows.

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