{"id":2095,"date":"2026-07-26T12:44:40","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T12:44:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thejoeroganpod.com\/?p=2095"},"modified":"2026-07-26T12:44:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T12:44:40","slug":"the-mountains-wife-answers-question-everyone-keeps-asking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thejoeroganpod.com\/?p=2095","title":{"rendered":"The Mountain\u2019s wife answers question everyone keeps asking"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Haf\u00fe\u00f3r \u201cThor\u201d Bj\u00f6rnsson, known as The Mountain, is famous for his remarkable strength, towering stature, and his part in Game of Thrones \u2014 but it\u2019s his relationship with his \u201ctiny\u201d wife that has everyone buzzing.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Now, she addresses the one question that everyone is asking.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Haf\u00fe\u00f3r J\u00fal\u00edus Bj\u00f6rnsson is an Icelandic strongman and actor, widely recognized for portraying \u201cThe Mountain\u201d in Game of Thrones. Standing at an impressive 6\u20199\u2033 and weighing over 400 pounds, he ranks among the strongest men in the world, having clinched the title of World\u2019s Strongest Man in 2018.<\/p>\n

Describing Haf\u00fe\u00f3r\u2019s size is nearly impossible without downplaying it. His arms? They go far beyond the metaphor of tree trunks \u2014 they are truly remarkable. With biceps measuring 17 inches, a 45-inch waist, and a chest that spans 63 inches, his sheer size is astonishing. Even his fingers appear to have been crafted for strength.<\/p>\n

In 2014, Haf\u00fe\u00f3r Bj\u00f6rnsson\u2019s life took a significant turn. The Icelander, recognized as the third most decorated strongman in history, decided to venture into acting.<\/p>\n

Things became serious when he was cast as Ser Gregor \u201cThe Mountain\u201d Clegane in Season 4 of Game of Thrones, which opened up a whole new realm for him.<\/p>\n

He starred alongside Mike Tyson.<\/h2>\n

Initially, he thought someone was playing a prank on him. When the casting team reached out while they were filming in Iceland, he found it hard to believe.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought it was some kind of joke. I had no acting experience,\u201d he remembered. \u201cI was just a big guy competing in Strongman.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bj\u00f6rnsson\u2019s formidable presence and unforgettable role on the popular TV series have turned him into a global phenomenon. He remained with the show for several seasons, and in 2015, he was also cast in the lead role for the inaugural season of the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire. There, he portrayed \u2018King Thor,\u2019 the fierce leader of a Viking raiding party intent on seizing the city of Amman.<\/p>\n

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In 2019, the towering actor made another significant move. He starred alongside Mike Tyson in the action film Pharaoh\u2019s War, where Tyson portrayed a former soldier with a mysterious background, leading a group of Egyptian refugees through the desert to shield them from merciless mercenaries.<\/p>\n

Bj\u00f6rnsson also took on a smaller role in the historical epic The Northman, sharing the screen with stars such as Alexander Skarsg\u00e5rd, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, and Willem Dafoe.<\/p>\n

His ex-girlfriend feared for her safety.<\/h2>\n

Believe it or not, Haf\u00fe\u00f3r J\u00fal\u00edus Bj\u00f6rnsson\u2019s personal life has been anything but smooth. The strongman-turned-actor has encountered serious allegations, with several ex-girlfriends accusing him of domestic violence.<\/p>\n

One of his former partners, Thelma Bj\u00f6rk Steimann (the mother of his daughter), even stated that she feared for her life during a vacation, which led her to file charges.<\/p>\n

\u201dI honestly thought he wouldn\u2019t hit me when I was pregnant,\u201d Steimann told the Icelandic newspaper Fr\u00e9ttabla\u00f0i\u00f0.<\/p>\n

However, the police investigation found no evidence to back her claims, and Bj\u00f6rnsson subsequently filed a defamation lawsuit against her. He continues to assert that he has never been violent towards women.<\/p>\n

Unfortunately, the situation escalated to the extent that Haf\u00fe\u00f3r was prohibited from seeing his daughter for three years. Thankfully, things have settled down over the years, and he now regularly visits his daughter, Theresa L\u00edf, who resides in Denmark with her mother.<\/p>\n

Meeting Kelsey Henson.<\/h2>\n

In late 2017, a pivotal meeting in Alberta would alter Haf\u00fe\u00f3r J\u00fal\u00edus Bj\u00f6rnsson\u2019s life. The towering strongman had journeyed to the Canadian province for a promotional event for Icelandic Mountain Vodka, as well as to participate in the Warwick Strongman Festival.<\/p>\n

It was at that event that Haf\u00fe\u00f3r encountered Kelsey Morgan Henson, a Canadian fitness model and waitress who immediately captured his interest. The tale goes that their connection began when Kelsey approached The Mountain to request a picture, igniting the beginning of their romance.<\/p>\n

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The couple quickly found themselves in the limelight, not just because of Haf\u00fe\u00f3r\u2019s impressive height but also due to the significant height difference between them. Kelsey measures 5 feet 2 inches, making her over a foot and a half shorter than Bj\u00f6rnsson. What began as an intriguing sight soon evolved into something much more profound \u2014 a genuine and meaningful bond.<\/p>\n

By August 2018, they had tied the knot, solidifying their relationship with a lovely ceremony.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with immense joy that I now get to call Kelsey Morgan Henson my wife,\u201d the actor shared alongside a picture of the couple on their wedding day.<\/p>\n

\u201cI get to embrace this beautiful woman through all of life\u2019s ups and downs for the rest of our days! I\u2019m thrilled for all the future adventures we will face together. #justmarried.\u201d<\/p>\n

Then, on September 26, 2020, their love story took a new turn with the birth of their son, Stormur Magni Haf\u00fe\u00f3rsson, a child who would forever unite them in their shared journey.<\/p>\n

Losing their baby daughter<\/h2>\n

One of the most heartbreaking moments in Kelsey and Haf\u00fe\u00f3r\u2019s marriage happened on November 10, 2023. The couple revealed the tragic news on Instagram that their daughter had passed away at 21 weeks of gestation.<\/p>\n

By sharing photos of their short time with their daughter, Grace Morgan Haf\u00fe\u00f3rsd\u00f3ttir, Kelsey and Haf\u00fe\u00f3r opened up about their devastating loss in a heartfelt Instagram post.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is with deep sadness that we announce the birth of our daughter, Grace Morgan Haf\u00fe\u00f3rsd\u00f3ttir, born Nov 8th at 21 1\/2 weeks gestation. After noticing a significant decrease in movement, we learned that her heart had stopped beating,\u201d they expressed.<\/p>\n

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