Genevieve Gallen is a model and married to Hollywood movie star Verne Troyer. However, the actor disputed they were ever husband and wife, leading to a court battle amid divorce proceedings.
Genevieve Gallen garnered media attention after marrying actor Verne Troyer. She has since moved on from him and often shares bits and pieces of her life on social media. According to her social media activity, she is a dog owner and a vegan.
Genevieve Gallen has written about her loved ones on Instagram, including her former husband, Verne Troyer. She once revealed memories of him and his family on social media and hinted at the thought that someone interfered in their relationship, causing them to break up.
Genevieve Gallen's Marriage to Verne Troyer That Ended in a Court Battle
Gallen and Troyer tied the knot in 2004. However, he disputed their marriage. Subsequently, she circulated a copy of their marriage license, which proved they were legally married. The pair had their marriage annulled in March of that year.
In a court battle, she sought spousal support as part of the divorce filing, which cites irreconcilable differences. Although Troyer attempted to dismiss his marriage to her, it turned out that they were indeed man and wife per a copy of a marriage license dated January 22, 2004.
Genevieve Gallen and Verne Troyer at the "Tomorrow Is Now" product preview event on January 30, 2003 in West Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
The document showed they wed in a ceremony officiated by a Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Richard Stone, whose signature appeared on their marriage license. Gallen's lawyer at the time, Evan Itzkowitz, revealed the two wed in Stone's courtroom and exchanged wedding rings.
He added that the couple planned a second ceremony for family and friends, but that never occurred. Troyer filed papers on February 23, 2004, seeking an annulment claiming that he was of "unsound mind," resulting in him being defrauded.
Verne Troyer and Genevieve Gallen at the To Protect and to Serve event on November 8, 2002, in California. | Source: Getty Images
Genevieve Gallen Was Snubbed from Appearing on Verne Troyer's Reality Show
According to television producer Mark Cronin, things went awry between Gallen and Troyer after he sold an idea for a reality show, "Life Is Too Short," centered on the film star, his manager, and her husband.
In 2005, Cronin claimed that Gallen felt she would be snubbed from the TV show, so she "forced" Troyer to marry her in a rushed and secretive ceremony. She reportedly showed off her wedding band in his face and informed him that she would now be a part of the show.
In addition, Gallen reportedly "demanded" producer credit and being the costume designer for the project. However, she denied doing any of this while revealing that it was Cronin who suggested she and Troyer get an annulment under the guise that it was in the best interest of his career.
Verne Troyer and his girlfriend model Genevieve Gallen pose at Barfly nightclub on May 30, 2003 in West Hollywood, California | Source: Getty Images
Genevieve Gallen Reportedly Attempted Suicide
Several years after their split, Gallen reportedly attempted to take her own life, much like actress Connie Francis once. In January 2008, Troyer was ambushed by a man who claimed his former wife tried to kill herself in December 2008.
However, the "Baby's Day Out" star told cameramen outside the Ivy restaurant where he and Lynsey Nordstrom were having lunch that the suicide attempt was inaccurate.
As for Troyer, he sadly passed away in April 2018. The news of his death was announced on his Facebook page. "It is with great sadness and incredibly heavy hearts to write that Verne passed away today," the caption read in the lengthy statement.
Six months after his passing, his death was ruled as suicide. Per an autopsy report released by the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner, he died from "sequelae of alcohol intoxication," or alcohol abuse.
At the time of his untimely passing, he reportedly had blood alcohol content over three times the legal limit of 0.08. The "Austin Powers" star, who appeared alongside Heather Graham and Robert Wagner in the films, was 49 when he passed.
Genevieve Gallen Mourns Her Former Spouse – Inside Her Life Today
A month after Troyer's death made the news, Genevieve Gallen mourned for him in a touching Instagram post on May 11, 2018. Alongside a selfie of herself, she revealed the former couple met in January 2000, which was on his birthday:
"I never knew that moment would forever change my life. After a year sobriety with #Wavelenths Recovery aiding you let go of those toxins in your life and #embraceyourself! You were more than I could have wished for as my #beloved #husband."
In December 2019, Gallen remembered Troyer in an Instagram post, sharing that the holiday season reminded her of their extended engagement party on December 24, which occurred in Michigan with loved ones.
She revealed he received heirlooms on Christmas Eve of 2003, which became a tradition every year since 2001 whenever they visited for the Holidays. Gallen has given updates about her life through the years.
That same month Gallen shared four "Words of Wisdom" that she lives by that she said had carried with her for more than a decade. In addition to being a professional model, she is a fashion designer and a fine artist, per her Instagram bio.
If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), text "help" to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741, or go to suicidepreventionlifeline.org.
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