Brigitte Nielsen found love with Mattia Dessi, whom she met in Switzerland back in 2004. Despite the eyebrow-raising 16-year age gap – she was 41, he was 25 – their romance blossomed, eventually playing out on VH1’s “Strange Love.”
The couple’s relationship culminated in a lavish wedding ceremony in Malta in 2006. Despite facing criticism for marrying a younger man, Nielsen remained steadfast in her decision, following her heart over societal norms.
Nielsen attributes the longevity of their nearly two-decade marriage to their compatibility and mutual respect. Despite initial skepticism from others, she and Dessi proved naysayers wrong, as many who once ridiculed them have since gone through divorces themselves.
The actress, now in her 60s, refuses to succumb to societal pressure to maintain a youthful appearance to match her husband’s. She embraces her age gracefully, acknowledging that the aging process is inevitable.
Nielsen has faced criticism for becoming a mother later in life, but she remains defiant, asserting that there’s no age limit to motherhood. With the birth of their daughter, Frida, in 2018, Nielsen realized a lifelong dream, overcoming fertility struggles and defying the odds of conceiving at 54.
Her experience as an older mother has been surprisingly positive, with her wisdom and patience enhancing her parenting skills. Despite her previous role as a single mother to four adult sons, Nielsen finds raising Frida to be less tiring, prioritizing her daughter above all else.
Acknowledging the skepticism surrounding older mothers, Nielsen advises women to consider preserving their eggs at a younger age if they desire children later in life. She emphasizes the importance of perseverance in the face of fertility challenges, sharing her own journey as a testament to never giving up on motherhood.
Living in Marbella, Spain, with Dessi and Frida, Nielsen cherishes her role as a mother and wife, finding fulfillment in her family life. Despite the criticisms and societal expectations, she remains unapologetically true to herself, embracing the joy and love that her unconventional journey has brought her.
