Veronique Van Varenberg

Updated on: August 4, 2025

Basic Information

Early Life and Family Background

The oldest child of Eliana and Eugène Van Varenberg, Veronique was raised in Brussels, Belgium. Her bilingual education in French and Dutch under Roman Catholic customs was influenced by her father’s Jewish origins and mother’s Flemish roots. Veronique, the older sister of Jean-Claude Van Damme (b. October 18, 1960), led an intellectual and family-oriented life. She started helping with family chores at 10 and learned perseverance and discipline that would define her career and personal life.

Professional Career

Salon Owner

Veronique has owned a Brussels hair and beauty business since the early 2000s. The salon’s name is unknown, but her duties include cosmetology, client relations, and small-business administration. A solid clientele formed over 15 years contributes to mid-six-figure euro annual turnover.

Independent Creative Services Contractor

Veronique contracts as “Indépendante chez Versal,” a Brussels-based creative services and production company, alongside her salon business. From branding campaigns to multimedia production, she has completed over 20 projects since 2018, according to LinkedIn. Her platform network has 11 direct connections, and she posts quarterly project milestone reports.

Author

In 2016, she wrote My Brother Jean-Claude under the pen name Véronique Van Varenberg. Amazon’s U.S. and U.K. have sold 3,500 copies of the 120-page book with 30 archive photos. marketplaces. Two editions were published: 2016 paperback and 2018 hardback.

The 2017 Assault and Legal Outcome

On March 17, 2017, in Knokke, Belgium, Veronique was assaulted by her then-partner, suffering significant brain injuries after being struck with a rolling pin. She was hospitalized for 10 days, including 3 days in intensive care, and required three months of rehabilitation.

After a five-year legal process, the court acquitted her ex-partner on December 22, 2022, determining that the act fell under self-defense. Veronique chose not to appeal the verdict, prioritizing her physical recovery and the privacy of her young son.

Personal Life and Motherhood

In 2025, Veronique is a single mother to a 10-year-old son born in 2015. She never posts photos or intimate details about her child. Her parenting style stresses emotional support, educational stability, and resilience, which she embodies. She spends 60% of her week on business and 40% on family, juggling salon operations, creative contracts, and a demanding motherhood.

Relationship with Jean-Claude Van Damme

Despite being siblings, Veronique and Jean-Claude have different paths. She has focused on local entrepreneurial initiatives rather than her brother’s global cinema limelight, which includes Bloodsport (1988) and Kickboxer (1989). Their relationship is “close yet low-profile,” with few public interactions. Jean-Claude’s Shotokan karate black belt and 1978 Mr. Belgium title contrast with Veronique’s commercial and creative skills.

Recent Activity and Public Profile

From 2023 through mid-2025, Veronique’s public visibility has been minimal:

• Media Coverage (2023–2025): Zero interviews or features.
• LinkedIn Activity: Quarterly posts highlighting completed Versal projects.
• Social Media: Private Instagram account (≈ 600 followers), no public posts; Facebook profile with occasional family photos.
• Public Commentary: None since December 2022.
• Brother’s Legal Inquiry (April 2025): Jean-Claude faced human-trafficking allegations in Romania; Veronique issued no statement and remains uninvolved.

Her focus remains on expanding salon services—she introduced two new hair-care lines in Q1 2025—and deepening her creative portfolio at Versal, where she completed 7 projects in 2024 alone. She plans to launch an online booking platform for her salon by Q4 2025.

FAQ

Who is Veronique Van Varenberg?

Veronique Van Varenberg is a Belgian salon owner and independent creative services contractor, best known as the elder sister of actor Jean-Claude Van Damme.

What happened during the 2017 attack?

On March 17, 2017, she was assaulted by her partner in Knokke, Belgium, resulting in brain injuries and hospitalization, and her ex-partner was later acquitted in December 2022.

What does she do professionally?

She owns a hair and beauty salon in Brussels and works as an independent creative contractor for Versal.

Does she have children?

Yes, she is a single mother to a son who is approximately 10 years old as of 2025.

Has she been in the news recently?

Since her ex-partner’s acquittal in late 2022, she has made no public statements and maintains a low profile.

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