Dolph Lundgren’s bombshell marriage secret revealed.
Dolph Lundgren, 67, just dropped a marriage bombshell, and fans can’t stop talking.
Dolph’s personal life explained.
The Swedish action star, best known for crushing it in Rocky IV and The Expendables, has revealed the ‘simple secret’ behind his new marriage.
Lundgren tied the knot with fitness trainer Emma Krokdal, 29, in a low-key ceremony back in 2023.
The age gap? A casual 38 years — but the couple insists love knows no number.
But before finding this newlywed bliss, Lundgren’s path to happiness wasn’t exactly smooth sailing.
He was previously married to fashion stylist Anette Qviberg, with whom he shares two daughters.
Their marriage lasted nearly 20 years before they amicably divorced in 2011.
Around the same time, Lundgren faced private battles, including a reported struggle with past health issues and a highly publicized home invasion.
Despite these hardships, the Creed II actor remained a towering force in Hollywood, beloved for his tough-guy roles and surprising intelligence.
Fun fact: (he holds a master’s degree in chemical engineering from the University of Sydney!)
Dolph and Emma’s relationship highlighted.
Lundgren met Krokdal at a gym in Los Angeles — a true meet-cute for the fitness-obsessed pair.
The couple got engaged in 2020, right before the world was plunged into pandemic chaos.
They kept things mostly low-profile during those early years, shielding their relationship from the typical Hollywood circus.
In July 2023, Lundgren and Krokdal finally said “I do” in an intimate ceremony in Mykonos, Greece.
The ceremony, reportedly attended by close family and friends, featured sweeping seaside views and tear-jerking vows.
Adding to the whirlwind, Lundgren and Krokdal officially became U.S. citizens together last year.
“Becoming an American with my best friend by my side made it even more special,” Lundgren wrote in a heartfelt post.
Now, one year into married life, the couple is still all smiles.
Dolph’s secret unveiled.
“I have to give her a nice big hug 10 times a day,” Lundgren told Fox News, smiling like a proud newlywed.
The hugs aren’t just for show — Lundgren swears it’s their secret weapon against fights and misunderstandings.
“I try to get a few hugs in before lunch,” he joked. “That way I have some in the bank for later!”
While it might sound almost too simple, Lundgren believes it’s the ultimate relationship hack.
“It sounds goofy, but it neutralizes so much tension,” he added, leaning into his theory.
The couple, often seen smiling and hand-in-hand at red carpet events, seem to be proof that the strategy is working.
“That phrase ‘happy wife, happy life’ — it’s really true,” Lundgren added during his interview.
“You have to respect each other. You have to compliment each other. Always.”
The key to a healthy relationship is hugs!
If hugs are the foundation of their marriage, respect and daily kindness seem to be the bricks and mortar.
Lundgren’s advice may sound deceptively simple, but relationship experts often agree physical affection is a marriage game-changer.
Meanwhile, Lundgren isn’t the only Hollywood star dropping marriage wisdom lately.
Robert Downey Jr. and his wife Susan swear by their “two-week rule” — never spending more than 14 days apart.
But while Downey needs a calendar, Lundgren just needs ten hugs a day.
Call it cheesy or call it genius — either way, Dolph and Emma are living proof that love really can be that simple.