Brigitte Nielsen on Ex-Husband: Brigitte Nielsen embraces the present, cherishing the happiness she’s found in her current life. At 60, the actress, who welcomed her fifth child, daughter Frida, in 2018, reflects on past relationships and marriages as distant memories.
In an exclusive interview with, Nielsen shares that her marriage to Sylvester Stallone, though once a significant part of her life between 1985 1987, now feels like it never even happened. Not as a dismissal of her ex, but a testament to the transformative journey she has experienced since then.
“I have no idea what that guy is up to. You move on, you know? You’re so busy doing other things that it can be like, ‘Wait, what was his name again?'” she quips, highlighting the evolution of her life beyond past relationships.
Stallone and Nielsen’s union began during the filming of Cobra and Rocky IV, leading to their engagement and subsequent marriage in 1985, ending in divorce by 1987. Their brief reunion during Nielsen’s appearance in 2018’s Creed was described as “professional.”
In the current issue of PEOPLE, Nielsen opens up about her contented relationship with husband Mattia Dessi, 45, and the joy they share as parents to 5-year-old daughter Frida.
“I waited a long time for Frida,” Nielsen reveals, detailing her 13-year journey with IVF. While finding bliss in her family life, she expresses a longing for acting.
“I totally miss acting,” she admits. Despite still receiving action scripts and producing an action movie, Nielsen yearns for a lighthearted comedy that doesn’t involve extended stays in far-off locations.
In addition to her film endeavors, Nielsen is working on a one-woman show that humorously reflects on her life’s experiences. “I’ve seen some things,” she laughs, emphasizing the uplifting and educational nature of the show she’s crafting.
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Our Reader’s Queries
How many times did Brigitte Nielsen get married?
Nielsen’s current husband is her fifth marriage. Before Dessi, she had four previous husbands. Nielsen first married Danish musician Kasper Winding from 1983 to 1984 and had a son, Julian Winding, with him. She then married actor Sylvester Stallone from 1985 to 1987.
Did Brigitte Nielsen really date Flavor Flav?
In 2005, she dated rapper Flavor Flav after meeting him on the VH1 reality show The Surreal Life. Nielsen’s husband, Mattia Dessì (born 1978), resided with her in Italy, as seen on Strange Love, which was recorded before they tied the knot.
Did Brigitte Nielsen do IVF?
At 60 years old, actress Brigitte Nielsen is well-versed in the world of geriatric pregnancy, defined as any pregnancy occurring after the age of 35. Despite being 54 at the time, she successfully conceived her daughter Frida, now 5, through in vitro fertilization (IVF) after 13 years of trying.
What ethnicity is Brigitte Nielsen?
Brigitte Nielsen, also known as @brigittenielsen, is a multi-talented individual. She has dabbled in various fields including modeling, acting, music, writing for newspapers, and appearing on television. Her diverse skill set has made her a well-known figure in the entertainment industry.