Nikos Kouris and Elena Topalidou kept a low profile throughout their relationship. However, last December, on the day the actor and the dancer got married, cameras were present to capture their happy moments, with their son and close family in attendance.
“We’ve been together for 18 years, and nothing has changed,” Nikos Kouris declared in the summer of 2023, but shortly after the wedding, things seem to have shifted. He unfollowed his wife on social media, and the newspaper ON Time reports that the couple has been separated for five months.
Their Meeting
Their romance began 18 years ago when Nikos Kouris starred in The Glass Menagerie at the historic Empros Theater, where Elena Topalidou was responsible for the artists’ movement direction. A strong bond grew between them. Though initially reserved, the couple began to express their love publicly in recent years. “I came to see my future husband. Nikos is amazing. I don’t know if love fades after marriage because we hadn’t married yet. We may not know why we marry, but that’s part of the intrigue,” the dancer said on Mega Kalimera, a month before their wedding, during the premiere of The Millionaire.
The Arrival of Their Son and Their “Unconventional Daily Life”
Their love brought them a son, Petros, now 20, who often accompanies his parents to various performances. Elena Topalidou described their daily life as OK! Magazine: “Our family life at home is happy, not compromised. Not at all. With rugs pulled back to rediscover things, with our son being very independent and emotionally intelligent, he helps the rest of the family.”
“We Surprised Everyone by Saying We’d Get Married”
In another interview, Kouris said their marriage surprised many, adding that their relationship has been widely commented on. “We have many friends who don’t understand how we’re still in love. I think we’re not the kind of people who want to settle down. We wanted to celebrate it as a fresh start. We surprised everyone, but we especially surprised our son, Petros. When he heard, he didn’t expect it, but the joy he felt was pure happiness.”
For her part, the dancer and actress expressed her excitement about the wedding and her dress, which she said her husband had prepared for her.
Their Wedding
On Tuesday, December 12th, at the Church of the Dormition in Palaio Faliro, Nikos Kouris and Elena Topalidou were married. Their son escorted his mother to the church. “We have so much to do every day. We didn’t have anything planned for December 12th, so we thought, why not get married?” Elena Topalidou said in an earlier interview. Regarding her wedding dress, she added: “Nikos prepared the dress for me. I won’t reveal details, but there are still things about Nikos that surprise me.”
The Love Confession After the Wedding
A party followed the ceremony, where the couple celebrated with guests and their son. Topalidou posted moments from the celebration on Instagram, sharing a dance with her husband, exchanging kisses and tight embraces. In her post’s caption, she made a love confession to her husband, writing: “Rehearsals themed around Love, I want you,” adding many red hearts.
The Unfollow and Separation
Approximately eight months after their wedding, Nikos Kouris unfollowed his wife on Instagram and deleted their photos together. On her side, however, Elena Topalidou has not removed the posts from their wedding day. The dancer still has her posts from December, with snapshots from the party and the love dedication to her husband and son.
Currently, Nikos Kouris’ social media profile mostly features photos related to his work, which may suggest he prefers to use social media solely for professional purposes. According to ON Time: “The popular actor and the talented choreographer have been separated for the last five months, with Nikos Kouris living in a different home during this time. It remains to be seen whether the clouds in their marriage will lead to a divorce or a reconciliation.”
