Emma Krokdal and Dolph Lundgren on Feb. 12, 2024.Photo:Courtesy of Dolph Lundgren
Courtesy of Dolph Lundgren
Dolph Lundgrenand his wifeEmma Krokdalare officially U.S. citizens.
TheRocky IVactor and Krokdal, whom hemarriedin July 2023, took part in anaturalization ceremonyin Los Angeles Monday that marked their official welcome as United States citizens.
Photos taken of Swedish-born Lundgren, 66, and Krokdal, who is from Norway, show them raising their right hands as they swore anoath of allegianceto the U.S. during the ceremony.
Another photo of Lundgren from Monday’s ceremony shows him posing with an American flag and a document certifying his citizen status.
“I’ve been in this country on and off for over 40 years now,” the actor tells PEOPLE in a statement. “I love America and the wonderful opportunities this country has given me. I’m proud to finally become a U.S. citizen and officially make this my home.”
He adds, “It’s about time.”
Emma Krokdal and Dolph Lundgren on Feb. 12, 2024.Courtesy of Dolph Lundgren
Lundgren and Krokdal, 27, married in Mykonos, Greece, back in July years after the couple initiallyannounced their engagement in 2020.
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Dolph Lundgren on Feb. 12, 2024.Courtesy of Dolph Lundgren
“We felt it was finally the right time to celebrate love, life and happiness— in the land of the Gods,” they added at the time.
Krokdal and Lundgren met in 2019 at a gym in Los Angeles where she worked as a personal trainer. The pairmade their red carpet debutat the premiere ofMinions: The Rise of Gruin June 2022 and have remained strong, even as the actor has undergone years of treatment for akidney cancer diagnosishe first received in 2015 and revealed in May 2023.
Emma Krokdal and Dolph Lundgren on March 3, 2023.Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli / Getty
Daniele Venturelli/Daniele Venturelli / Getty
“I felt sorry for her because she’s quite a bit younger than me and having to deal with all this b—— and all these doctor’s appointments, but she’s been very good about it and super supportive,” he said of Krokdal’s support during an appearance onIn Depth With Graham Bensingerat the time.
“I think it’s brought us together, she’s like an angel that was sent down to help.”
source: people.com
