In an interview with MailOnline, Jean-Claude Van Damme discussed his thoughts regarding Steven Seagal, with whom he had a well-known falling out in the 1990s. 

At the time, both performers were regarded as the greatest action heroes from the golden age of martial arts in Hollywood productions, which sparked rivalry and open combat. 

Additionally, it is reported that in 1991, during a party at Sylvester Stallone’s Miami home, Jean-Claude dared Seagal, 71, to “meet him outside” after hearing him disparage him in interviews. However, Steven declined to accept his challenge. 

Speaking to MailOnline from his Hong Kong hotel room, Jean-Claude said, “It’s okay if Steven doesn’t like me.” Maybe I would be concerned if someone like Einstein or Beethoven didn’t like me.

But it’s okay with me if Seagal doesn’t like me. I’m not at all bothered. There doesn’t seem to be an issue of any kind.

“It’s okay if Steven doesn’t like me,” Jean-Claude stated. I might be concerned if someone like Einstein or Beethoven didn’t like me. In interviews from the 1990s, Steven famously made fun of Jean-Claude, although he declined his challenge to a duel (photo taken in 2018).

“It is impossible for a guy like me to not work,” he stated. I can speak English and French. My next two projects are two French films.

“Arnie and Sly are scared to travel abroad, but I love to travel.” I’ve traveled throughout Azerbaijan and Khazakstan. Although I believe they are dangerous nations, I have been welcomed there.

Even though Jean-Claude is still in demand in the film industry, he has chosen to take on a new project and is currently a co-owner of Old Oak, a brand-new Irish whiskey.

Jean-Claude, a former party animal, claimed that his fondness for bourbon was sparked by his grandfather’s recollections. 

“My grandpa used to take me on his thigh and dip his cigar in whiskey before smoking it while I sat there,” the man recalled. “I lived in a country house in Brussels.”

Naturally, this was the 1970s. Although it’s generally accepted that smoking around kids is bad, I always enjoyed the woodsy scent.

Although I’m not an expert on alcohol, it has undoubtedly caused me to experience some highs and lows throughout the years. However, whiskey is the nectar of life, therefore I’m not worried about how my new business is doing. It is loved by those who adore it. We’ll see.

“It’s similar to filming a movie.” Large-budget films don’t always turn out to be successful. Other times, an item costs two to three million dollars and brings in seventy million.