Like any other couple, Jean-Claude Van Damme and his wife, Gladys Portugues, have had their fair share of ups and downs. And while they tried living separate lives when faced with hard times, they realized that the love they had for each other was stronger than any obstacle that crossed their path.

The actor, martial artist, and filmmaker, Jean-Claude Van Damme, and the bodybuilder, fitness model, and actress, Gladys, tied the knot in 1987.

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And they didn’t wait even a moment to start and expand their family. The same year, the couple welcomed their son Kristopher, and in 1990, the daughter Bianca made the family whole. However, 2 years after the birth of their daughter, Damme and Portugues faced a rough patch and decided to put an end to their union.

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After the divorce, the Hard Target star dove back into the dating pond.

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In 1994, Damme got married to former actress and model Darcy LaPier. He had his third child with LaPier, a son they named Nicholas. But their marriage, unfortunately, didn’t last long, and after 3 years, they divorced.

Damme and his ex-wife Gladys started spending time together again, realizing how strong their love for one another was. They decided to renew their commitment and re-married in 1999.

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