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Gladys Portugues Net Worth, Age, Height, Bio, Birthday, Wiki!

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Updated on March 04, 2026

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Gladys Portugues Biography

Gladys Portugues is one of the most popular and richest Bodybuilder who was born on September 30, 1957 in New York City, New York State, United States. American former professional female bodybuilder and actress. She is best known for placing twice in the top 10 in the Ms. Olympia contest.

She appeared in the film The Morning After where she starred alongside cinema legends including Jane Fonda, Jeff Bridges, and Raul Julia.

Portugues has said that she was inspired to start her own bodybuilding and weight training regimen while attending Marymount Manhattan College, when she saw Rachel McLish on television winning the Ms. Olympia title. In 1987, at the age of thirty, Portugues married Belgian martial artist and actor Jean-Claude van Damme. The couple divorced in 1992, but remarried in 1999. They have two children: Kristopher van Varenberg (born 1987) and Bianca Brigitte (born 1990).

She married Belgian actor and martial artist Jean-Claude Van Damme. They have two children, Kristopher and Bianca.

NameGladys Portugues
First NameGladys
Last NamePortugues
OccupationBodybuilder
BirthdaySeptember 30
Birth Year1957
Place of BirthNew York City
Home TownNew York State
Birth CountryUnited States
Birth SignLibra
Full/Birth Name
FatherNot Available
MotherNot Available
SiblingsNot Available
SpouseJean-Claude Van Damme , Jean-Claude Van Damme
Children(s)Bianca Bree, Kristopher Van Varenberg

Ethnicity, religion & political views

Many peoples want to know what is Gladys Portugues ethnicity, nationality, Ancestry & Race? Let's check it out! As per public resource, IMDb & Wikipedia, Gladys Portugues's ethnicity is Multiracial. We will update Gladys Portugues's religion & political views in this article. Please check the article again after few days.

Gladys Portugues Net Worth

Gladys Portugues is one of the richest Bodybuilder from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Gladys Portugues's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She was inspired to start her own career in bodybuilding and weight training while attending Marymount Manhattan College. There, she saw Rachel McLish on television winning the Ms. Olympia title.

In addition to her bodybuilding, she has also written several books about techniques and tips in exercising and living a healthy life.

Gladys Portugues (born September 30, 1957) is an American former professional female bodybuilder and actress. As a bodybuilder, she twice placed in the top 10 in the Ms. Olympia contest. She is married to Belgian actor and martial artist Jean-Claude van Damme.

Net Worth$5 Million
SalaryUnder Review
Source of IncomeBodybuilder
CarsNot Available
HouseLiving in own house.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Gladys Portugues height 5 ft 5 in Gladys weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Height5 ft 5 in
WeightNot Known
Body MeasurementsUnder Review
Eye ColorNot Available
Hair ColorNot Available
Feet/Shoe SizeNot Available

Who is Gladys Portugues Dating?

According to our records, Gladys Portugues married to Jean-Claude Van Damme , Jean-Claude Van Damme . As of December 1, 2023, Gladys Portugues’s is not dating anyone.

Relationships Record: We have no records of past relationships for Gladys Portugues. You may help us to build the dating records for Gladys Portugues!

Facts & Trivia

Gladys Ranked on the list of most popular Bodybuilder. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Gladys Portugues celebrates birthday on September 30 of every year.

Is Van Damme married?

Spouse

Does Jean Claude Van Dam have children?

Children

Who is Van Damme's daughter?

Bianca Bree

Where does Jean Claude Van Damme live?

Places lived

Is Jean-Claude Van Damme a real martial artist?

Van Damme carries a 20-2 record in Karate, is skilled in Muay Thai, knows a thing or two about Kickboxing, and he is a black belt in the art of Shotokan Karate. In other words, he’s a legit fighter who knows how to whoop some ass.

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