SUMMARY
- Ronnie Coleman got married to Susan Williamson on April 11, 2016.
- Rouaida Christine Achkar was Ronnie Coleman's first wife.
Ronnie Coleman is a name that is widely popular all around the world, especially among fans of bodybuilding. Many consider Ronny ‘The King’ Coleman to be the Greatest of All Time in the sport of bodybuilding. While others consider him only second to perhaps Arnold Schwarzenegger, such is the charisma and greatness of the recipient of eight consecutive Mr. Olympia awards, the most in history.
A majority of people believe that Coleman has undoubtedly the most dominant physique any bodybuilder has ever had. While most are aware of everything he did as a professional bodybuilder, not many are aware of Ronnie Coleman’s personal life, especially his family life.
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Apart from being one of the best in the business when it comes to bodybuilding, Ronnie Coleman is also a huge family man. It is well documented how the people who meet Ronnie Coleman talk about him afterward. Often, people are astonished by his down-to-earth nature. So let’s discover more about Coleman’s personal life, especially his marital status.
Who was Ronnie Coleman’s first wife
A fact that most people do not know about Ronnie Coleman is that he has tied the knot twice in his life. The first one was with Rouaida Christine Achkar. Rouaida is a French-Lebanese personal trainer who met Ronnie Coleman during a sports exposition in Paris in March of 1998.
After around 9 years of dating the American bodybuilder, Rouaida Christine Achkar and Ronnie Coleman finally tied the knot in Beirut. They got married on December 28, 2007, but their marriage was short-lived, and they got divorced in 2008.
In a video posted on her YouTube channel, Rouidia Christine Achkar talked about how she met Ronnie Coleman when she was a young adult, only 23 years old.
In the YouTube shorts, she said, ” I was 23 years old. I was walking at a fitness expo in Paris, France, and I saw a big bicep forearm… A huge bicep. Huge. Laying on a little booth. I poked my friend. I was like, let’s go, let’s go. I’m sure he’s American…” But that was all about Ronnie Coleman’s first wife. So let’s take a look at his current marital status.
Who is Ronnie Coleman’s current wife?
Ronnie Coleman is currently married to an American woman whom he considers the love of his life. Ronnie Coleman got married to Susan Williamson on April 11, 2016. And ever since, the couple has been together through thick and thin. Susan, especially, has been a rock by Ronnie Coleman’s side through the injuries he has had in recent times.
Coleman has always respected his wife’s commitment to the family and him as a husband. Through Ronnie Coleman’s health issues over the last 4-5 years, Williamson has always thought of him as the perfect husband for her. She has previously spoken about how they both give each other the space that they need. And how, at the end of the day, they are home together.
Susan also works as a personal trainer, so the couple also has to work together. In a 2020 Mother’s Day post on his Instagram, Ronnie Coleman had a nice message for his wife. He captioned the post, “Happy Mother’s Day to the greatest wife in the world.” This message was followed by a long caption talking about their lives as parents and partners.
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A look at Susan Coleman’s X (fka Twitter) or Instagram page tells you all you need to know about the kind of love the couple shares among themselves.
How did Ronnie Coleman meet his wife?
According to various reports, they met in the most cliché way ever. A mutual friend of theirs invited Susan Williamson over to watch Ronnie Coleman’s show, which was known as “The Ronnie Coleman Classic.”
Susan and Ronnie later stayed up until 5 a.m. the next morning talking despite the presence of the crowd after the show ended when a mutual friend took her to meet the bodybuilder. They exchanged their numbers and began dating soon after. Eventually, after seven years of dating, they tied the knot.
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Susan Williamson, being a fitness instructor, might’ve been what attracted the two to each other in the first place. And ever since their marriage, both of them have blossomed into a lovely couple. Susan even expanded her knowledge of physical fitness and now acts as somewhat of a life guru. But what about kids?
How many kids does Ronnie Coleman have?
The world-renowned bodybuilder can surely be satisfied that his legacy is in safe hands. The reason behind it is quite large in number. Ronnie Coleman is the parent of eight daughters. He has also joked about the fact that he hasn’t had any sons in the past.
But make no mistake, Coleman absolutely loves his eight daughters. Jamilleah Coleman and Valencia Coleman are the offspring resulting from his initial union with Christine Achkar. While Ronnie has four daughters with Susan, their names are Laila, Susie, Sophie, and Lola Coleman.
This is not all, as Susan Williamson previously had two daughters owing to an earlier affair. But their names remain undisclosed to the world. Ronnie Coleman is often seen posting about his daughters on social media, portraying his love for them. He has previously likened his eight daughters to his eight Mr. Olympia titles.
The more you know about the man, the more you start liking him. That is the type of individual Ronnie Coleman is. An inspiration to many in the world, Coleman continues to build upon his legacy in the hearts of his fans.
