'The Perfect Gentleman' Šime Elez discusses life after fame and loss of anonymity

Šime Elez, who gained public recognition as 'The Perfect Gentleman' in the fourth season of RTL's popular show, has spoken candidly about how his life transformed after the program. Elez admitted that before entering the show, he never anticipated the extent to which his life would change, particularly the loss of his ability to move freely in public.

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The hardest part was getting used to being recognized on the street. It took me a long time to accept that every time I leave the house and go somewhere, a good portion of people will recognize me, know who I am, and ask for a photo. Okay, there's no more anonymity. You want to walk along the Riva? Fine, you'll walk, but people will stop you.

"The hardest part was getting used to being recognized on the street," Elez shared in an interview with Slobodna Dalmacija. "It took me a long time to accept that every time I leave the house and go somewhere, a good portion of people will recognize me, know who I am, and ask for a photo. Okay, there's no more anonymity. You want to walk along the Riva? Fine, you'll walk, but people will stop you."

Beyond the challenges of fame, Elez also touched upon his personal style and life philosophies. He described his fashion sense as elegant and stated that he follows trends only to the extent that they align with his personal taste. "I don't follow trends that much. I know what I like and what I don't like, and if something is beautiful to me, I'll go against the whole world," he explained.

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I don't follow trends that much. I know what I like and what I don't like, and if something is beautiful to me, I'll go against the whole world.

Elez comes from a large family and emphasized the importance of children and family. He previously stated his desire to have a family one day, including a son and a "daddy's princess." He expressed that while he respects women focused on their careers, his own life priorities lie elsewhere. "Without children, a house doesn't grow," he remarked, highlighting his strong belief in the joy and importance children bring to a family.

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Without children, a house doesn't grow. I want to have my son and a daddy's princess, and if a girl isn't ready for that, I can only shake her hand and wish her luck in her future life.