Have you ever wondered what secrets are hidden in the life of a famous actress? Taylor Jenkins Reid’s book The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo tells us the story of such a life, which is full of pain, love and struggle hidden behind the glamour and glamour. Let’s go into the world of this story and know about the seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo’s life and the secrets hidden behind them.

Main characters of the story – Know who is who?

• Evelyn Hugo – Our main heroine, an actress who did something big at every turn of her life. Her seven marriages were not just marriages, but different chapters of her life.
• Monique Grant – A young journalist, whom Evelyn chooses to tell her whole story. Monique’s life also changes during this story.
• Celia St. James – Evelyn’s closest friend and her true love. The story of friendship and love of both is very special.
• Harry Cameron – Evelyn’s most trusted friend and one-time husband. Harry comes as a strong support in Evelyn’s life.
• Don Adler – Evelyn’s second husband, with whom her relationship was full of pain and struggle.
• Ernie Diaz – Evelyn’s first husband, who helped her to enter the world of Hollywood.
• Mick Riva – A singer, with whom Evelyn had a showy marriage.
• Rex North – An actor, with whom Evelyn’s marriage was only for career.
• Max Girard – The director who tried to change Evelyn to his ways.
• Robert Jamison – Celia’s brother and Evelyn’s seventh husband, whom she married for legal reasons.

The Beginning of Evelyn Hugo’s Life

Evelyn Hugo, now 79 years old, makes a big decision. She decides to tell her entire life story to journalist Monique Grant. Imagine, a famous actress who always kept away from the media suddenly sits down to reveal all her truth. This story is not just about the glitz and glamour of Hollywood, but also about the depths of Evelyn’s heart.

The truth behind seven marriages

Evelyn’s seven marriages sound like a movie, but there is a different reason and story behind each marriage.

First marriage – Ernie Diaz

Evelyn’s first marriage is with Ernie. This marriage was just a necessity. Evelyn wanted to reach Hollywood from New York, and Ernie helped her take the first step on this path. This marriage was the beginning of dreams, not love.

Second marriage – Don Adler

Evelyn’s marriage with Don Adler looks great initially. But soon Don’s real face comes out. He beats Evelyn. This relationship becomes a painful experience for Evelyn. At that time it was not easy for women to leave such relationships, but Evelyn showed courage.

Third marriage – Mick Riva

The marriage with Mick Riva was a trick. Evelyn did this marriage to divert the attention of the media so that she could hide her love from Celia. This marriage was pretentious, in which there was no true love.

Fourth marriage – Rex North

The marriage with Rex North was also to advance Evelyn’s career. There was no deep relationship between the two. When Rex falls in love with someone else, the two get divorced.

Fifth Marriage – Harry Cameron

Harry Cameron is Evelyn’s best friend. Harry is gay, and Evelyn is also in love with Celia. The two become each other’s support and get married to be together in the eyes of society. This marriage is a symbol of their friendship and understanding.

Sixth Marriage – Max Girard

Max Girard is a director, who wants to change Evelyn in his own way. Evelyn thinks Max understands her, but later it is revealed that Max only wants to impose his wishes on Evelyn. Evelyn walks out of this relationship.

Seventh Marriage – Robert Jamison

After Celia’s illness, Evelyn learns that Celia’s property will go to her family. Celia wants Evelyn to be entitled to her things, so Evelyn marries Robert Jamison. This marriage was only for legal reasons.

Evelyn and Celia’s love

The story of Evelyn and Celia is the most beautiful part of this book. Their friendship and love was so deep that it crossed all difficulties. But it was not easy to accept their relationship in society at that time. Both kept their love a secret, but their love was true and strong. Celia’s illness and death was a big blow to Evelyn, but she cherished the memories of her love in her heart.

Monique’s life changes

Monique Grant, who is listening to Evelyn’s story, finds her own life affected by it. Evelyn tells her the truth about her life, which includes a big secret – Harry Cameron’s death. Monique’s father and Harry had a deep relationship, and Harry died in an accident. Evelyn hid that truth. When Monique finds out, she is upset, but also understands Evelyn’s compulsions.

Impact and end of the story

Evelyn Hugo feels liberated after telling her entire life story to Monique. She wants her truth to be revealed to the world. Monique also gets inspired by Evelyn’s story and starts making her own decisions about her life.

This story teaches us that there is a deep truth behind every glitter in life. Evelyn had to change herself many times for her love, friendship and dreams, but in the end she embraced her truth.

Monique decides to bring Evelyn’s story to the world, so that Evelyn Hugo’s real identity will be remembered forever.

So, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo is not just a novel, but a story that teaches us that every person’s life has many colors. Evelyn Hugo’s story shows us that no matter how many difficulties come, one should never give up one’s truth and identity. Taylor Jenkins Reid has written this story so beautifully that while reading it, you will get lost in Evelyn’s life.

If you want to read a story that is full of love, friendship, struggle and truth, then this book is perfect for you. Evelyn Hugo’s story will force you to think that real glamour lies in the truth of the heart.