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Brigitte Nielsen

Brigitte Nielsen

Actor · Born July 15, 1963 (63) · Rødovre, Denmark

Brigitte Nielsen (born Gitte Nielsen; July 15, 1963) is a Danish actress, model, singer, and television personality, who began her acting career with appearances in the 1985 films Red Sonja and Rocky IV. She is also known for her marriage to Sylvester Stallone (1985-1987) and subsequently appeared with him in the 1986 film Cobra. She then was noted for her widely publicized breakup with Stallone in 1987, and her subsequent relationship with New York Jets defensive end Mark Gastineau from 1988 to 1990. She's also known for her relationship with rapper Flavor Flav in 2005. She began her career modeling for Greg Gorman and Helmut Newton. She then acted in the 1985 films Red Sonja and Rocky IV, later returning to the Rocky series in Creed II (2018). Nielsen married Sylvester Stallone, with whom she starred in the 1986 film Cobra. She played a villain in Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and starred as the Black Witch in the 1990s Italian film series Fantaghirò. She later built a career starring in B-movies, hosting TV shows, and appearing on reality shows. Her exploits were well-covered in the entertainment media in the 1980s, and the world press started referring to her as an "Amazon"  because of her tall stature (verified by the Guinness Book of World Records at six feet, or 1.82 meters).  She first commented on her stature and used the term "Amazonian" to describe herself in 1985. She later built a career appearing in B-movies, and in the 2000s, for appearing on reality shows such as The Surreal Life, on which she met and began a relationship with rapper Flavor Flav. In 2008, she appeared on the reality show Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, which depicted her and several other celebrities dealing with recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. She's been married 5 times, Sylvester Stallone was her second husband. She has 5 children: a son with her first husband, a son with NY Jets football player Marc Gastineau, 2 sons with her fourth husband, and a daughter (at the age of 54) with her fifth husband, who is 15 years younger. In her 2011 book, she revealed having had an affair with Arnold Schwarzenegger (he verified this in 2020) during the filming of Red Sonja (1985), after Schwarzenegger had just started a relationship with Maria Shriver. Besides her native Danish, she is fluent in English, German and Italian. Description above from the Wikipedia article Brigitte Nielsen, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia​

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
July 15, 1963 (63)
From
Rødovre, Denmark
Works as
Actor
Titles
20 on MovieCove · 50 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Official site (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 31% in 30 days

What are Brigitte Nielsen's films like?

Across their 19 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Survival.

Genres

Action9 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 15th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 16th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Morality
26%
Survival
20%
Self
20%
Society
13%
Bonds
10%
Power
9%
Ideas
2%
Survival7 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice6 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth4 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption4 titles, browse their movies with this themeFame3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRevenge2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 18 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 10 · Serious 6 · Dark 2

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 7 · Stylized 8 · Heightened 3

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 5 · Charged 7 · Intense 6

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 8 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 5

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 5

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 10 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 13 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 17 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

10 analyzed roles

Usually the Shadow: 6 of 10 analyzed roles.

Shadow
6 of 10
Hero
3 of 10
Ally
1 of 10
Show the 10 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Thrilling
9
Absurd
8
Dread
3
Warm
3
Other
14

How their films linger

Fun12 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 2 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet2
  • Ambiguous4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Brigitte Nielsen's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 17 of their 20 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (9).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Brigitte Nielsen's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

50 credits, 20 with a MovieCove page; 40 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Experience (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Ezilda

  • Creed II(2018)

    as Ludmilla Drago

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Belve (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Grindhouse Nightmares(2017)

    as Angel (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Gitte Talks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 10 episodes · as Brigitte Nielsen

  • Ich bin ein Star – Lasst mich wieder rein! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Mercenaries(2014)

    as Ulrika

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Eldorado(2012)

    as Angel

    Midcredits score: 1st percentile of all films

  • Ronal the Barbarian(2011)

    as Amazone Dronning (stemme)

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • Portlandia(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Brigitte Nielsen

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all shows

  • Big Money Rustlas(2010)

    as The Wife

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Zulu kvægræs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Medvært

  • Til middag hos... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 4 episodes · as Sig selv

  • Family Guy Presents: Something, Something, Something, Dark Side (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as Ludmilla Vobet Dragon (voice)

  • SOKO Stuttgart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Gina Wartenberg

  • Nite Tales: The Series (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 1 episode · as Mona

  • All Star Mr & Mrs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Hustle(2008)

    as Rich Woman

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Dave Navarro's Spread (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Voyage: Killing Brigitte Nielsen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Brigitte

  • La Ferme Célébrités (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 72 episodes · as Brigitte

  • Korn: Deuce (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Lab Doctor

  • Doomsdayer (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Elizabeth Gast

  • Hostile Environment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Executive Producer · as Minna

  • Family Guy(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Ludmilla Vobet Drago (archive footage)

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • Ciao Darwin (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Capitana Alte

  • She's Too Tall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Associate Producer · Story · as Veronica Lamar

  • Snowboard Academy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Mimi

  • The Cave of the Golden Rose 5 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Strega nera

  • Galaxis(1995)

    as Ladera

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Body Count(1995)

    as Sybil

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Compelling Evidence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Michelle Stone

  • The Cave of the Golden Rose 4 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Strega Nera

  • Bravo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Guest

  • The Cave of the Golden Rose 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Strega Nera

  • Chained Heat 2(1993)

    as Magda Kassar

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • The Cave of the Golden Rose 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Strega Nera

  • Mission of Justice(1992)

    as Dr. Rachel K. Larkin

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Double 0 Kid(1992)

    as Rhonda

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • 976-Evil II(1991)

    as Agnes

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • The Cave of the Golden Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 8 episodes · as Dark Witch

  • The Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Rocky Special: Burning Youth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Ludmilla Vobet Drago (archive footage)

  • Murder by Moonlight(1989)

    as Maggie Bartok

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Bye Bye Baby (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Lisa

  • Domino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Domino

  • Beverly Hills Cop II(1987)

    as Karla Fry

    Midcredits score: 64th percentile of all films

  • Cobra(1986)

    as Ingrid

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • Rocky IV(1985)

    as Ludmilla Vobet Drago

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all films

  • Red Sonja(1985)

    as Red Sonja

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

Career shape

Star power in the 97th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 50 titles from 1985 to 2019; peak year 1985.

Biggest box office

Rocky IV (1985)

$300M worldwide

Highest rated

Creed II (2018)

Midcredits 86th

Most popular right now

Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19852019

Peak 1985 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Top draw in 4 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting50 of 50: 48 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score18thWriting1 of 50: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing2 of 50: 0 only producing, 2 with another role

By decade

1980s7 · acting1990s20 · 20 acting · 2 crew2000s10 · acting2010s13 · acting

Billing

usually 6th · top billed in 12% of 17 roles
8595

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Brigitte Nielsen's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 13th percentile, the median of all 18; across their 18 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 18th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

18thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Approval · how many liked their films

14thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Reach · how many have seen their films

61stpercentile
Typical film, the median of 18

Midcredits score across 20 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th2
  • 25th to 49th3
  • Below 25th11

Shape of the crowd

11 of their 20 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive3
  • Crowd Pleaser6
  • Mixed11

Most divisive · actor

Big Money Rustlas (2010)

97th percentile spread · 48% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Creed II (2018)

Midcredits 86th · 76% liked

Reviewers score the acting 38/100 in their films, across 17 reviewed titles; fans 57, detractors 23. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Brigitte Nielsen's work okay for kids?

Across up to 6 MovieCove titles with content scores, violence & gore and frightening / intense run heavier than most films.

Their medianMedian of all filmsMiddle 80% of their titles
Violence & Gore5 titles59–75 · median 62 · intenseheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity6 titles20–65 · median 33 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 32
Profanity5 titles12–72 · median 38 · moderatenear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs5 titles10–35 · median 30 · mildnear the median of all filmsMedian of all films: 33
Frightening / Intense5 titles39–66 · median 57 · moderateheavier than most filmsMedian of all films: 39

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted. The band's colour is the severity of their median, named beside it.

Who does Brigitte Nielsen work with?

People who share at least 2 of Brigitte Nielsen's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sylvester Stallone shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Editors

Producers