Who Is Steven Seagal's Wife? All about Erdenetuya 'Elle' Batsukh

Action movie icon Steven Seagal, known for his martial arts skills and tough-guy persona, has been with his wife Erdenetuya "Elle" Batsukh for two decades.

While he’s been married multiple times prior, Seagal’s commitment to Batsukh is the most enduring.

The couple met in 2001 when Seagal was on a trip to Mongolia fundraising for a movie. She was working as an interpreter at the time, and their relationship developed into a personal one.

Seagal and Batsukh married eight years later and welcomed a child together the same year — Seagal’s seventh child.

So who is Steven Seagal's wife? Here's everything to know about Erdenetuya "Elle" Batsukh and her relationship with the actor.

She is of Mongolian descent

Erdenetuya "Elle" Batsukh was born in Mongolia, according to her Facebook.

Her heritage plays a significant role in her identity. She is proud of her Mongolian roots and is often captured in traditional attire, posting about her pride in Mongolia.

She is a professional dancer

Before meeting Seagal, Batsukh was a professional dancer in Mongolia.

She began training from a young age at the Children’s Palace in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, and eventually became one of Mongolia’s top dancers. She even worked at the prestigious National Academic Theatre of Opera and Ballet of Mongolia.

Batsukh occasionally posts videos from dancing events to her social media.

In 2019, she had her first acting role in the film General Commander as Tuya Alexander, alongside her husband. 

She met Steven while working as an interpreter

Batsukh met Seagal in 2001 during a visit to Mongolia. She is fluent in several languages, including English, Russian and her native Mongolian.

Seagal, who was in the country to raise funds for a movie, crossed paths with Batsukh while she was working with a different celebrity. The couple developed a strong bond and soon after began dating.

They married in 2009

Seagal and Batsukh tied the knot in 2009. The couple’s wedding was a private affair, like much of their personal lives. No wedding photos have been made public.

They share a son

Seagal and Batsukh have a son named Kunzang. Born in September 2009, Kunzang is the couple’s only child, and they have kept his life mostly private.

According to his mother’s Facebook page, the family enjoys spending time together and has traveled to Mongolia several times in Kunzang’s childhood.

She is Seagal’s fourth wife

Seagal was married three times before he met Batsukh in 2001.

He married his first wife, Miyako Fujitani, daughter of an aikido instructor, in 1974. Their marriage lasted a decade, and the couple share a son and daughter.

He then wed Adrienne Larussa in 1984 — a marriage annulled the same year.

In 1987, he tied the knot with Hollywood actress Kelly LeBrock until their divorce seven years later due to "irreconcilable differences." They have three children together.

He also welcomed one child with ex-girlfriend Arissa Wolf.

They keep their relationship private

Unlike her husband, who has spent years in the public eye, Batsukh prefers to keep a low profile. Despite marrying a Hollywood actor, she rarely appears at public events.

The pair don't attend many red carpets together, but they have been captured attending cultural and social events, including some music festivals.

In 2024, Seagal went to the inauguration ceremony of Russian President Vladimir Putin, and was photographed at the event without his wife.