Jean-Claude Van Damme, the iconic “Muscles from Brussels,” once ruled the action film world with his jaw-dropping splits and fierce charisma.

But behind the glitz and glory lies a dark tale filled with broken dreams, addiction, and heart-wrenching betrayals.

As the star of Bloodsport and Kickboxer, he seemed invincible, but the truth reveals a man grappling with demons that no martial arts training could defeat.

At 64, Van Damme’s life is a dramatic rollercoaster, where the hero of the screen battles the shadows of his past.