Robin Christensen-Roussimoff, a French-American actress, is best known as the only child of WWE legend André the Giant. Born on March 16, 1979, in France, Robin is 47 years old as of 2026 and resides in Seattle, Washington. Despite her father's global fame, she has led a largely private life while actively preserving his legacy. Robin's mother, Jean Christensen, an American WWF publicist, met André in 1974 during wrestling events, and their relationship ended shortly after Robin's birth.
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff's father, André René Roussimoff, was a legendary wrestler known worldwide as André the Giant. He competed in Europe, Japan, Canada, and the United States, and appeared in films such as The Six Million Dollar Man and The Princess Bride (1987). André was listed in the 1974 Guinness Book of World Records as the highest-paid wrestler, earning approximately $400,000 annually. A court-ordered paternity test in 1981 confirmed André as Robin's father, after which he was required to pay monthly child support.
Robin's relationship with her father was extremely limited due to his relentless schedule and the breakdown of his relationship with Jean. Robin has recalled meeting him only a handful of times, primarily at wrestling arenas, with other encounters taking place in court settings. Despite the distance, André spoke privately about Robin with pride, and fellow wrestler Haku recalled André expressing deep affection for his daughter behind closed doors.
André the Giant died on January 28, 1993, in Paris, aged 46, due to congestive heart failure linked to his acromegaly. Robin was only 14 years old when her dad died. She inherited her father's estate, including his name rights and WWE likeness royalties, and her estimated multi-million-dollar net worth comes primarily from ongoing estate royalties.
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff did not pursue a professional in-ring wrestling career, instead choosing to go into acting and legacy management. She works as an actress and manages her late father's image rights, earning ongoing royalties from WWE for the use of André the Giant's name and likeness. Christensen-Roussimoff also served as a consultant on André the Giant: Closer to Heaven (2015) and appeared in the HBO documentary André the Giant (2018).
Robin Christensen-Roussimoff continues to live quietly in Seattle, Washington, making occasional convention appearances, participating in wrestling podcasts, and attending events related to her father's legacy. Her most notable recent appearance was in April 2026 at the WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas, where she represented her father.
Today, Robin Christensen-Roussimoff stands at 6'0" (182 cm) tall and has a net worth estimated to be multi-millions, primarily from her father's estate royalties. She has kept a low profile, with her personal life, including her marital status and children, not publicly disclosed.
Key points
- Robin Christensen-Roussimoff inherited her father's estate, including his name rights and WWE likeness royalties.
- André the Giant died on January 28, 1993, due to congestive heart failure linked to his acromegaly.
- Robin Christensen-Roussimoff represented her father at the 2026 WWE Hall of Fame ceremony in Las Vegas.
