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Darcy LaPier

b. 1965

American actress

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About Darcy LaPier

Born 1965. Darcy LaPier is an American actor, model and film actor.

Darcy LaPier (born July 9, 1965) is an American former actress and model.

Early life LaPier is a native of Montana. She graduated from Portland State University. She also studied drama at the University of Oregon and Huntington Film Institute in Florida.

Personal life She met and fell in love with actor Jean-Claude Van Damme, who was married to bodybuilder Gladys Portugues at the time. She later married a then-divorced Van Damme, and they had a child. Van Damme and Portugues had a son, and they later remarried after he and LaPier divorced.

On Valentine's Day 1999, LaPier married Mark R. Hughes, founder of Herbalife, at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church. The wedding was attended by many of Herbalife's top distributors, and was broadcast on HBN (Herbalife Broadcast Network) to distributors worldwide. Hughes died of a combined alcohol and drug overdose on May 21 the following year.

She was also married to "Hawaiian Tropic suntan lotion magnate" Ron Rice.

Filmography Film Year Film Role Notes1989 Think Big Donna Film Debut 1990 Dream Trap Unknown Role Extra 1991 Driving Me Crazy Girl with Taj 1992 Double Trouble David's Neighbor 1994 Street Fighter Guile's Date Guile played by husband Jean-Claude Van Damme. Filmed in Bangkok where they married. Several months later, while LaPier was pregnant with their child, Van Damme had an affair with their co-actor Kylie Minogue. 1999 Operation Delta Force 3: Clear Target Ariana

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Portland State University, University of Oregon
Also known as
Darcy Lynn LaPier, Darcy La Pier

Family & relationships

Spouse
1991 in film
Spouse
1994 in film
Spouse
1999 in film
Spouse
Jean-Claude Van Damme
Spouse
Mark R. Hughes

People in Darcy LaPier's life

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Darcy LaPier?

American actress

When was Darcy LaPier born?

Darcy LaPier was born on 9 July 1965 in Clackamas County.

What is Darcy LaPier's occupation?

Darcy LaPier is an actor, model and film actor.

What nationality is Darcy LaPier?

Darcy LaPier is American.

Sources & further reading

Β· Wikipedia: Darcy LaPier

Β· Wikidata: Q1646172

Β· DBpedia: Darcy LaPier

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