The Mountain, Hafþór ”Thor” Björnsson, is known for his incredible strength, towering physique, and role in Game of Thrones — but it’s his relationship with his ”tiny” wife that’s leaving everyone talking.
Now, she answers the one question everyone keeps asking.
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson is an Icelandic strongman and actor, best known for his role as “The Mountain” in Game of Thrones. Standing at a staggering 6’9″ and weighing over 400 pounds, he’s one of the world’s strongest men, having won the title of World’s Strongest Man in 2018.
Describing Hafþór’s size is nearly impossible without underestimating it. His arms? They’re far beyond the metaphor of tree trunks — they’re truly extraordinary. With biceps measuring 17 inches, a 45-inch waist, and a chest that spans 63 inches, his sheer size is mind-boggling. Even his fingers look like they’ve been sculpted for strength.
In 2014, Hafþór Björnsson’s life took a major turn. The Icelander, known as the third most decorated strongman in history, decided to try his hand at acting.
Things got real when he was cast as Ser Gregor ”The Mountain” Clegane in Game of Thrones Season 4, opening up an entirely new world for him.
Starred alongside Mike Tyson
At first, though, he thought someone was messing with him. When the casting team called while they were filming in Iceland, he couldn’t believe it.
”I thought it was some kind of joke. I had no acting experience,” he recalled. ”I was just a big dude competing in Strongman.”
Björnsson’s imposing figure and unforgettable role on the hit TV series have made him a global sensation. He stayed on for several seasons and in 2015, he was also cast in the lead role for the debut season of the Philadelphia Renaissance Faire. There, he played ‘King Thor,’ the fierce leader of a Viking raiding party set on capturing the city of Amman.
In 2019, the towering actor made another big move. Then, he starred alongside Mike Tyson in the action film Pharaoh’s War, where Tyson played a former soldier with a mysterious past, leading a group of Egyptian refugees through the desert to protect them from ruthless mercenaries.
Björnsson also took on a minor role in the historical epic The Northman, sharing the screen with stars like Alexander Skarsgård, Nicole Kidman, Ethan Hawke, and Willem Dafoe.
His ex-girlfriend feared for her life
Believe it or not, Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson’s personal life has been far from smooth. The strongman-turned-actor has faced serious allegations, with multiple ex-girlfriends accusing him of domestic violence.
One of his exes, Thelma Björk Steimann (the mother of his daughter), even claimed she feared for her life during a vacation, leading her to press charges.
”I honestly thought he wouldn’t hit me when I was pregnant,” Steimann told Icelandic newspaper Fréttablaðið.
However, the police investigation found no evidence to support her claims, and Björnsson later filed a slander lawsuit against her. He still claims that he has never been violent to women.
Sadly, the situation escalated to the point where Hafþór was banned from seeing his daughter for three years. Fortunately, things have calmed down over the years, and now he regularly visits his daughter, Theresa Líf, who lives in Denmark with her mother.
Meeting Kelsey Henson
In late 2017, a fateful meeting in Alberta would change Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson’s life. The towering strongman had traveled to the Canadian province for a promotional event for Icelandic Mountain Vodka, as well as to tour for the Warwick Strongman Festival.
It was at that event that Hafþór met Kelsey Morgan Henson, a Canadian fitness model and waitress who instantly caught his attention. The story goes that their connection began when Kelsey approached The Mountain to ask for a picture, sparking the start of their romance.
The couple quickly found themselves in the spotlight, not only because of Hafþór’s towering stature but also due to the remarkable height difference between them. Kelsey stands at 5 feet 2 inches, making her more than a foot and a half shorter than Björnsson. What started as a curious spectacle soon turned into something much deeper — an authentic and meaningful connection.
By August 2018, the two were married, sealing their bond with a beautiful ceremony.
”It is with great pleasure that I now get to call Kelsey Morgan Henson my wife,” the actor wrote alongside a photo of the pair on their wedding day.
”I get to hold this beautiful woman through thick and thin for the rest of our lives! I’m so excited for all of the future adventures we will tackle side by side. #justmarried.”
Then, on September 26, 2020, their love story reached a new chapter with the arrival of their son, Stormur Magni Hafþórsson, a child who would forever bind them together in their shared journey.
Losing their baby daughter
One of the most heartbreaking moments in Kelsey and Hafþór’s marriage occurred on November 10, 2023. The couple shared the devastating news on Instagram that their daughter had passed away at 21 weeks of gestation.
Sharing photos of their brief time with their daughter, Grace Morgan Hafþórsdóttir, Kelsey and Hafþór opened up about their heart-wrenching loss in a lengthy Instagram caption.
”It is with great sorrow that we announce the birth of our daughter, Grace Morgan Hafþórsdóttir, born Nov 8th at 21 1/2 weeks gestation. After a noticeable decrease in movement, we found out her heart had stopped beating,” they shared.
”Words cannot describe our pain of this loss or our happiness at being able to spend time with our daughter. She is absolutely beautiful, with blonde lashes and brows and a little smile for mom and dad. The love we feel for her is overwhelming,” the post continued.
”The grief we feel will be with us forever but so will the love. All of our hopes and dreams for her have been taken away from us but I know I will be with her again. Her spirit lives on through us and her siblings. We ask that you respect our privacy at this time as we grieve this unbearable loss. Thank you all for any kind words and support.”
The one question people keep asking
Despite his tough-guy persona, Thor’s softer side — especially when it comes to Kelsey and their family — is what keeps fans hooked. Thor continues to thrive in his post-Game of Thrones fame, juggling fatherhood, fitness, and public appearances.
As for Kelsey, she’s the steady rock by his side, sharing snippets of their life on social media that highlight their love and resilience.
Fans can’t get enough of their height difference, their grounded personalities, and the heartfelt moments they share. It’s clear that this couple, though physically mismatched, is perfectly in sync in every other way.
Despite their picture-perfect romance, fans always circle back to one burning question:
How does the 6’9″ giant kiss his 5’2″ wife?
During a Q&A session on Instagram, the couple finally addressed this fan-favorite inquiry. A cheeky fan asked, “Do you jump into his arms every time and wrap your legs around his waist? Please, post a picture of this impressive action!”
Kelsey’s reply didn’t disappoint, offering a humorous yet practical solution. “Ah, he bends, I tiptoe. Or just say screw it, pick me up!” she responded, capturing the playful dynamic between the pair.
Despite their height difference, Thor and Kelsey continue to prove that love knows no bounds, balancing humor, love, and a sense of adventure in every moment they share. It’s clear that while they may look mismatched on paper, they’re perfectly paired in every other way.
And now, with their kiss mystery finally solved, they’ve given the internet another reason to keep watching their every move.
