Chuck Norris has long been a household name thanks to his amazing acting career. He quickly established himself as Hollywood’s resident martial arts badass, and he’s had a career that has inspired generations of fans to follow their own dreams, no matter how ambitious they may be.
However, you might have noticed that Chuck Norris has fallen off the pop culture radar in recent years. He doesn’t headline movies and television shows like he once did, and the reason for this is beautiful and moving: he’s devoting himself to taking care of his wife full-time.
How did these two hook up in the first place, and how did Norris’s fierce love both transform and eventually end his career as a major Hollywood celebrity? Keep reading to discover the answers!
Overcoming adversity from a young age
These days, many celebrities are referred to as “nepo babies” because their parents are wealthy and connected. With a background like that, it’s unsurprising that these celebs became a major success: after all, they were born with advantages that most people will never have.
However, Chuck Norris certainly wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth. Quite the opposite: his father was an alcoholic who eventually abandoned his family. Luckily enough for Chuck Norris, though, his mother instilled powerful values in him as they moved around the country. After a whopping 16 moves, they settled in California, setting the stage for Norris’s future career as a celebrity.