Brigitte Nielsen

Brigitte Nielsen, born Gitte Nielsen on July 15, 1963, is a Danish actress, model, and singer. She gained recognition in the 1980s after modelling for photographers Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton. Nielsen made her mark in the film industry with notable roles in movies such as Red Sonja (1985) and Rocky IV (1985). She also starred alongside Sylvester Stallone, whom she later married, in the film Cobra (1986). Nielsen showcased her versatility by playing a villain in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and portraying the Black Witch in the Italian film series Fantaghirò in the 1990s. Besides her acting career, Nielsen has appeared in B-movies, hosted TV shows, and participated in reality shows. She stands at 1.83m tall and is the ex-sister-in-law of filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn.