Brigitte Nielsen talks about raising her five-year-old child at the age of 60 after struggling with IVF for 13 years, proudly declaring: “There’s no such thing as too old!”
The Danish film star, known for her ’80s action roles like “Red Sonja,” also defended her 15-year age difference with her now-husband Mattia Dessi, 45, in an interview with People.
Nielsen, who was previously married to Sylvester Stallone and dated Arnold Schwarzenegger, said: “We don’t say that to men who have children in their 60s, 70s or even 80s!”, adding: “Look at Robert De Niro .” “He is 79 and has a seven-month-old child.”
The “Creed II” actress said when she finally became pregnant with Frida at age 55 after more than a decade of IVF treatments, she realized she was “too old” to have a baby at her age receive.
Just a number: Brigitte Nielsen, 60, is the mother of five-year-old Frida and says on the subject of motherhood: “There is no such thing as “too old”.”
“Half the world said that when I got pregnant at 55 — including my four older sons,” she said.
The star of “Guardians of the Justice” (“Will Save You”) is mother to Julian Winding, 39, from her first marriage to composer Kasper Winding.
She shares Killian, 33, with Mark Gastineau.
Her sons Aaron (30) and Raoul Jr. (28) come from her marriage to her ex-husband Raoul Meyer.
The Mercenaries star said she faced similar criticism because of her age when she first met her husband. She was 41 and the Italian model was 25.
“I remember people saying, ‘It’s ridiculous, who does she think she is?'” she recalls.
“A good marriage is all about making it exciting and about acceptance and respect. You should never try to change the person you have fallen in love with to “make them better.” Allow them to be them.’
Pushback: Brigitte said she faced criticism because of her age when she met her future husband Mattia Dessi. She was 41 years old at the time. He was 25. The couple will soon celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary, while her critics are “now divorced.”
Famous exes: The ’80s icon has several famous exes, including her former husband Sylvester Stallone and her former boyfriend Arnold Schwarzenegger (pictured in 1986)
The couple will soon celebrate their 20th anniversary. Many of her critics can’t say the same.
“All those people who laughed and pointed fingers at me are now divorced and we’re still together.”
When she finally got pregnant with Frida, the Rocky IV star said: “The doctor warned me to be realistic about my chances.” He told me that the chance of getting pregnant was two and a half percent, and then finally happened, it was just unbelievable.”
“And then there was fear because I was at such high risk at 54 years old.”
Instead, her last pregnancy was “the easiest pregnancy I’ve ever had,” she claimed.
“Maybe because I had already done it four times and my priorities had shifted. It was a deep, deep desire within me and a decision.”
“When I finally came into the world, everything was so easy and great.”
Now in what many would call her “golden years,” Brigitte believes being a mother is easier at this stage of her life.
“You know how kids say grandmothers are the best? “I feel like I have that attitude and that feeling,” she explained.
Happy life: The Rocky IV star is happily married to Mattia Dessi, 45, with whom she shares Frida. The actress said she became pregnant with Frida at the age of 54, after more than a decade of failed IVF
Patience: Now what many would call her “golden years,” Brigitte believes being a mother is easier at this stage of her life. “I now have the patience and extra love to give, and I think that’s because I’m a grandmother’s age,” she said
Juggling: “When I was a younger mom, I was often juggling being single, being on a plane, or being on a movie set. “Now Frida comes first,” said the loving mother
Healthy habits: The Red Sonja actress has developed healthier habits, including quitting smoking and drinking, and has more energy
Adult children: The Danish beauty is mother to four adult sons, including Aaron, 30 (r) and Raoul, Jr, 28, (l) with ex-husband Raoul Meyer. She shares Killian, 33, with former NFL star Mark Gastineau and Julian, 39, from her first marriage to composer Kasper Winding
“I now have the patience and extra love to give, and I think that’s because I’m a grandmother’s age.”
The “Red Sonja” star said everything is different with her older children. For one thing, she is less tired.
“When I was a younger mother, I often juggled being single, being on a plane, and being on a movie set. Now Frida comes first.’
Brigitte, who lives in Marbella, Spain, with her husband and daughter, has also adopted healthier habits over time. She no longer smokes or drinks.