Alena Mihulová, a renowned Czech actress, shared insights into her extraordinary life during her appearance on the talk show 7 Steps of Honza Dědek. At 60, she reminisced about her early career, which began unexpectedly after a daring audition for director Karel Kachyňa, who was 41 years her senior. During the audition, Kachyňa immediately dressed her in a satin bra, panties, and a robe, setting the tone for their intense relationship that lasted over a decade. Mihulová initially aspired to study veterinary medicine but was discouraged due to her height and weight, leading her to pursue economics. However, her passion for amateur theater, influenced by her musical family background, eventually drew her into acting. Her breakthrough came when she auditioned for the film Sestřičky, where she was chosen despite lacking formal training, thanks to her courage and a memorable audition where Kachyňa dressed her in a provocative costume. She described their relationship as a love affair that began during filming and lasted ten years before marriage and the birth of their daughter Karolína, who is now successful in social media. Mihulová also revealed that she and her daughter live in a house that was once a morgue, with a playful reference to the original house plan indicating rooms for six and eight corpses. She reflected on her marriage with Kachyňa, noting the significant age gap, and how his health decline after many years together affected her. The actress also discussed her late husband's impact and her subsequent period of mourning, including therapy and her role as a mother. The interview touched on her career, personal life, and her current activities, including her role in the series ZOO Nové začátky. Mihulová's life story is marked by contrasts, from her humble beginnings to her success and her unique home, filled with dark humor and resilience.