Kelsey Henson and Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson
Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, known to millions as "The Mountain" from Game of Thrones, found his perfect match in Canadian Kelsey Henson. The two met in a restaurant where Kelsey worked, and what started as a fan asking for a photo turned into a full-blown romance. Their love story is proof that sometimes meeting your hero really can change your life.
Despite their dramatic size difference—he’s 6'9" and she’s barely 5'2"—the pair makes it work with humor and genuine affection. Kelsey often jokes about needing to be lifted for kisses, and their playful chemistry is a fan favorite. Married since 2018 and now parents, they’ve proven that love laughs in the face of convention.
