Brigitte Nielsen Bio | Wiki
Brigitte Nielsen is a Danish actress, model, and singer. She commenced her career modeling for Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton. Subsequently, Brigitte acted in the 1985 films Red Sonja and Rocky IV, later returning to the Rocky series in Creed II (2018).
She is also known for her marriage to Sylvester Stallone, with whom she starred in the 1986 film Cobra. Brigitte played a villain in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and starred as the Black Witch in the 1990s Italian film series Fantaghirò. Later, she built a career starring in B-movies, hosting TV shows, and appearing on reality shows.
Brigitte Nielsen Age
Brigitte was born on July 15, 1963, in Rødovre, Denmark. She is 59 years old.
Brigitte Nielsen Height
She is a woman of tall stature and stands at a height of 6 ft 0 in (Approx. 1.85 m).
Brigitte Nielsen Family
She was born Gitte Nielsen and raised in Rødovre, Denmark by her parents Hanne and Nicolas Winding Refn. Brigitte’s mother was a librarian and her father was an engineer, and the ex-sister-in-law of a film director. She has a sibling known as Jan. Brigitte holds a Danish nationality and belongs to mixed ethnicity. She is fluent in English, German, and Italian, and has some understanding of French.
Brigitte Nielsen Spouse | Husband
Brigitte has been married five times. Her first husband was Kasper Winding, to whom she was married from 1983 to 1984. They have one son, Julian, who was largely raised by his father and had little contact with Brigitte. She became engaged to actor Sylvester Stallone during the production of Rocky IV.
They married after the release of the film, on December 15, 1985, at the Beverly Hills, California home of producer Irwin Winkler. The couple eventually divorced. Their marriage and divorce were both highly publicized by the tabloid press.
From 1988 to 1990, Brigitte was in a relationship with American football player Mark Gastineau, with whom she had her second child, Killian Marcus Gastineau. Between 1990 and 1992, Brigitte was married to director and photographer Sebastian Copeland. She has two sons with her fourth husband Raoul Meyer: Douglas Aaron and Raoul Jr.
Brigitte Nielsen Pregnancy | Daughter
Brigitte is currently married to her husband Mattia Dessì. The couple was married in Malta on July 8, 2006. They reside in Palm Springs. In June 2018, she gave birth to a daughter at the age of 54.
Brigitte Nielsen Flavor Flav
In 2005, Brigitte had a highly publicized relationship with rapper Flavor Flav. Flavor is an American rapper. Known for his yells of “Yeah, boyeeeeee!” when performing, he rose to prominence as a founding member of the rap group Public Enemy alongside Chuck D; with them, he has earned six Grammy Award nominations.
Brigitte Nielsen Rocky 4
She acted in the 1985 film Red Rocky IV, later returning to the Rocky series in Creed II (2018). Rocky IV is a 1985 American sports drama film written, directed by, and starring Sylvester Stallone. It is the sequel to Rocky III (1982) and is the fourth installment in the Rocky franchise. It also stars Talia Shire, Burt Young, Carl Weathers, Brigitte, and Dolph Lundgren. In the film, Rocky Balboa (Stallone) fights Ivan Drago (Lundgren), a Soviet boxer responsible for causing a personal tragedy.
Brigitte Nielsen Red Sonja
In 1985, she began her acting career in the fantasy film Red Sonja alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger. In her 2011 book, Brigitte revealed having had an affair with Arnold Schwarzenegger during the filming, after Schwarzenegger had just started a relationship with Maria Shriver. Schwarzenegger confirmed this in July 2020.
Brigitte Nielsen Cobra
She starred in the 1986 film Cobra with her ex-husband Sylvester Stallone. Cobra is a 1986 American action film directed by George P. Cosmatos and written by Sylvester Stallone, who also starred in the title role. The film co-stars Reni Santoni, Brigitte, and Andrew Robinson. It is the first film in which Brian Thompson plays a prominent role. The film was loosely based on the novel Fair Game by Paula Gosling, which was later filmed under that title in 1995.
Brigitte Nielsen Creed 2
Brigitte acted in the 1985 films Red Sonja and Rocky IV, later returning to the Rocky series in Creed II in 2018. Creed II is a 2018 American sports drama film directed by Steven Caple Jr. from a screenplay by Juel Taylor and Sylvester Stallone. The sequel to Creed (2015) and the eighth installment in the Rocky franchise.
Brigitte Nielsen Beverly Hills Cop
In 1987, she played Karla Fry in the film Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), alongside Eddie Murphy. Beverly Hills Cop II is a 1987 American buddy action comedy film directed by Tony Scott, written by Larry Ferguson and Warren Skaaren, and starring Eddie Murphy. It is the sequel to the 1984 film Beverly Hills Cop and the second installment in the Beverly Hills Cop film series.
Brigitte Nielsen Net Worth
She earns her wealth from her career, therefore, she has amassed a fortune over the years. Brigitte’s estimated net worth is $ million.
Who Is Brigitte Nielsen Married To
Brigitte is currently married to her husband Mattia Dessì. The couple was married in Malta on July 8, 2006. They reside in Palm Springs. In June 2018, she gave birth to a daughter at the age of 54.