Dave Bautista and a few other wrestling stars, including Dwayne Johnson, and John Cena, are the reason professional wrestling and Hollywood will always be viewed as an interlaced industry. He is best known for playing Drax the Destroyer in the Guardians of the Galaxy.
Bautista was considered the pillar of professional wrestling, having won the World Heavyweight Championship four times, and WWE Championship two times. Dave kickstarted his acting career during his stint in WWE and in 2019, the wrestler bid the sport a final goodbye.
Dave Bautista Got Married Young!
Bautista has been exceptionally lucky in both his career as a wrestler and an actor, but the WWE alum has yet to land the fulfillment in his personal life. Bautista has been married and divorced three times. The Guardians of the Galaxy actor was only 20 when married his first wife, Glenda.
Although the intel on Dave's first marriage is scarce, some sources claim that the former wrestler had gotten his then-girlfriend pregnant two weeks into their relationship. The couple seemingly tied the knot in haste in 1990 and welcomed their firstborn, Keilani, the same year, followed by the birth of their second daughter, Athena, in 1992.
Bautista, who has spoken eloquently about his impoverished life before fame, was juggling jobs, working as a bouncer, and lifeguard to provide for his family. Dave was still struggling in his career as a wrestler and had yet to sign the life-changing deal with WWE when his marriage with Glenda ended.
The couple finalized their divorce in 1998 after eight years as spouses. While Bautista has acquired a burgeoning spot in the industry, his ex-wife has also built a stellar life for herself. As per sources, the former Mrs. Bautista is in the marketing industry and is working as a Senior Director in Ad Products at Hearst Publishing.
Dive into Dave Bautista's Second Marriage!
Bautista married his second wife, Angie, the same year he called it quits with Glenda. Did infidelity play a part in Dave's first failed marriage? There's no way to know as it all happened before Bautista rose to fame. Bautista's second marriage garnered much attention when Angie was diagnosed with Ovarian cancer.
Dave had just begun to climb the steep ladder of fame when his second wife learned of the terrible news. The former wrestler stood by his wife's side during her ailment and even used his then-moderate stardom to raise funds for the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance. Dave's second marriage, too, came to end after eight years.
The pair's marriage dissolved for good in 2006 and some rumors cited that it had everything to do with Dave being unfaithful to Angie. Even though the pair never rekindled their relationship, Dave's autobiography, Batista Unleased, and the birth of their son, Oliver, a year after their divorce reportedly brought them together as friends.
What to Know About Dave Bautista's Third Marriage!
The third time may have been the charm for many stars, but sadly, not for Bautista, who, after two failed marriages, maintained his unmarried status for nearly a decade. In 2015, the WWE alum walked down the aisle with his third bride, competitive pole dancer Sarah Jade in October 2015.
The Dune actor probably anticipated a happily ever after with Sarah, gushing about her on many occasions, and even going to lengths of getting her name tatted. The smitten couple enjoyed three years of marital bliss until it unraveled in early 2019.
Both Dave and Sarah have divulged very little intel on their divorce, but it is believed that Dave's over-packed schedule and sky-rocketing career were the ultimate catalysts. "She wanted a husband who was going to be home, and I was like, 'Make a choice'", Bautista said while reflecting on his second marriage.
Who is Dave Bautista Dating?
Not that Bautista has ever been the one to dish about his romantic life, but the actor is seemingly not ready to launch his relationship. The Army of the Dead is allegedly dating a woman, who, according to sources, is from the film industry.
Since Bautista's dating life is almost never on the headlines, it's not known if the wrestler-turned-actor is still in a relationship with the woman he was seeing in 2021. During his interview with Men's Health, the Dune actor reportedly confirmed that he'd been dating someone for the past two years.
The publication explained how Bautista had a positive feeling about the relationship. "They met on a film, he says, and she understands the business and the limitations it brings to his personal life," wrote the publication. Aside from his three failed marriages and a relationship that is hopefully still flourishing, Dave has been linked with a number of wrestlers.
He reportedly had an affair with wrestler Melina Perez while he was married to Angie, and later pursued dalliances with Rebecca DiPietro, Kelly Kelly, Rosa Mendes, and Shelly Martinez before delving into his third nuptial.
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