Hollywood star Jean-Claude Van Damme insists he and wife Gladys are no longer getting divorced and their relationship is as "strong" as before.
The 'Expendables 2' star and wife Gladys Portugues Van Varenberg, who have grown-up children Kristopher and Bianca together, filed a petition to end their 15-year marriage in March.
But the 54-year-old actor insists they have now put their problems behind them and are as "strong" as ever, reported TMZ.
"The JCVD family are still strong, the wife is strong, the kids are strong. There's so much divorce around the world and it's very bad for the children, that's the problem. Couples have to work through their stuff together no matter what, they have to grow," he said.
The actor, who was previously married to Gladys from 1987 to 1992 before remarrying her in 1999 after his marriage to fourth wife Darcy LaPier broke down, claimed staying together would even benefit America.
"I've divorced before and it's not funny for the children or the parents or even the country. People have to stick together like in the old times, it will make America look very strong and the value will come back," he added.
