Who Is Genevieve Gallen? Know Everything About Verne Troyer Ex-Wife

Genevieve Gallen is the former playboy model. She is also a yoga instructor and fashion designer. But, Genevieve rose to fame as the ex-wife of well-known actor, stuntman, and comedian Verne Troyer. The actor Verne is best recognized for his role in the comedy film Austin Powers franchise.

Besides, what surprises people the most is that Genevieve and her ex-husband Verne were married for only 24 hours (1 day). So, what was the reason behind their split? Was it to only gain fame?

In addition to their career and personal issues, explore everything about Genevieve Gallen’s height, net worth, and more!

Genevieve Gallen’s Age and Wiki: She Was Born in Detroit Michigan

Genevieve Gallen’s age is 49 and will turn 50 this year. As sources say, Gallen was born on December 20, 1972, in Detroit Michigan, in the United States.

Gallen belongs to a White ethnical background and she is American by nationality. The yoga instructor, reportedly, enjoyed her early days by spending time in the arts field, learning classical piano, and jazz.

Her Academics Qualification

Genevieve Gallen went to Lutheran High School East and Mensa Shool of Geniuses. Later, she went to enroll at the Center of Creative Studies College of Art and Design. Troyer’s former wife graduated from there with a certificate in Visual Communication Graphic Design and Illustration.

Genevieve Gallen Met Her Ex-Husband Verne Troyer At A New Year’s Eve Party: Their Dating History

Gallen and her late husband came across at a New Year’s Eve party at the Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, California. After their first meeting, the former couple began seeing each other several times. Henceforth, the ex-flames later were in a relationship for almost two years.

Furthermore, their relationship was once the talk of the town. People started questioning why would the model choose to be in a relationship with a 2’78” man. Some of them even concluded that Genevieve only did it to gain fame and for the money.

Their Marriage Only Lasted For One Day

Genevieve and her ex-husband Verne Troyer exchanged their vows on January 22, 2004, at a Beverly Hills courthouse. Their marriage was held in a low-key ceremony in front of a few guests and family members. However, here comes the twist in their marital relationship. The newlywed couple couldn’t stay together even for a day.

The news came out as a shock when Genevieve filed for divorce a day after their wedding. Their divorce document read irreconcilable differences.

Verne faced multiple allegations from his then-wife Gallen of being a sex addict, domestic violence, and alcoholic. Similarly, the comedian even used vodka bottles to physically assault his ex-wife Genevieve, and sexually abuse her whenever he was drunk.

Meanwhile, Gallen’s late husband was also in a relationship with model Ranae Shrider.

Genevieve Gallen Former Husband Denied The Fact That They Got Married

The actor had claimed that they never got married but instead accused Gallen that she did all this drama for financial and spousal support. On the contrary, the yoga instructor’s lawyer had a different take on the matter, he said, Troyer was the one who was seeking to get monetary aid. As he stated, “his marriage with the former model would affect his contract with NBC.”

Although Verne denied the marriage, the license, and certificate of their secret marriage had proved him wrong. According to their wedding certificate, it was held in Los Angeles County Superior Court and signed by Judge Richard Stone.

Gallen’s Then-Husband Died Of Alcohol Overdose

According to an autopsy report which was given by the Los Angeles County medical examiner, Genevieve’s ex-husband Verne Troyer’s death was declared a suicide. The report further added that he committed suicide because of the high intake of alcohol.

After the postmortem, the result showed that the actor had consumed a lot of alcohol which was more than 3times the legal limit. Unfortunately, Troyer lost his life at the age of 49.

Similarly, on his social media page, his rep posted a picture for the remembrance of his death. Likewise, a short message was given by his spokesperson about his fight with depression. He said,

“Over the years he’s struggled and won, struggled and won, struggled and fought some more, but unfortunately this time was too much. Depression and suicide are very serious issues. You never know what kind of battle someone is going through inside. Be kind to one another. And always know, it’s never too late to reach out to someone for help.”

Genevieve Gallen’s Professional Career

After Genevieve graduated from the Center of Creative Studies College of Art and Design, she started working as a freelance model. Due to her eye catchy looks, she was also approached by several fashion companies and brands.

Back on May 28, 2018, the model shared a short montage of her previous works as a model. She captioned the short clip by giving thanks to all of the people who helped her throughout the journey. She said,

Thank you to all the very talented photographers, artists, and people I have worked with over the past years in modeling.

Furthermore, Gallen also used to work for Playboy magazine. The model’s talent even led her to be crowned the Playboy Playmate.

Besides, Troyer’s ex-wife landed a store manager job at The Straw, The Jar, and The Bean. There she was given a role to manage and monitor the store as well as its staff members. In addition to that, she also worked at the Detroit Institute of Art as a theater assistant.

What Is Gallen Up to Nowadays?

As of 2022, Verne Troyer’s ex-wife Gallen is working as a fashion designer and is also an Iyengar Yoga Instructor. She is also the design director of Couture Design of Sustainable Fashion which is based on designing lingerie.

Short Introduction On Genevieve’s Ex-Husband Verne Troyer’s Career: He Was An Actor

Verne Troyer began his acting career in the movie Baby’s Day Out (1994). He was approached by the president of Little People of America as a stunt double for an infant character.

Similarly, Genevieve’s former partner Troyer has appeared in several TV projects including Dunston Checks In, Men in Black, My Giant, and Jingle All the Way.

He rose to stardom after he played the character of Mini-Me in the film series Austin Powers. Afterward, he also appeared in lots of hit movies like Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, and Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.

Genevieve Gallen’s Net Worth and Height

Genevieve Gallen is estimated to have a fortune of $100,000 to $500,000 as of 2022. The former model has earned her wealth from the career she chooses as a yoga instructor and the modeling career she had in the past. Apart from her earnings, her ex-partner was estimated to have a total income of $150,000.

Moving into her height, the model Gallen is 5ft 6 in tall while her ex-late hubby is 2-foot-8-inch tall.