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New York native Lou Ferrigno shot to fame when he appeared in the 1977 documentary "Pumping Iron," leading to successful body-building and acting careers. He later married actress Carla Ferrigno, and the couple soon welcomed their daughter and sons.

Lou and Carla Ferrigno tied the knot on May 3, 1980, and have been married for 42 years. On their 39th anniversary, Lou shared a tribute on his Instagram page, expressing how lucky he felt to be married to Carla.

The body-building champion spoke of how people would ask him about the secret to a long-lasting and happy marriage. For Lou, it was about self and mutual respect, and support. In their union, the couple welcomed daughter Shanna and sons Lou Jr and Brent Ferrigno.

Brent has lived a quiet life of privacy. However, his older siblings, Shanna and Lou Jr, have bravely graced the spotlight, sharing their stories about their struggles with weight and how they now lead their daily lives.

Shanna Ferrigno

Shanna Ferrigno was born in Los Angeles, California, on June 31, 1984. She works as a producer and writer, with credits for the 2006 series "Windfall," the 2010 animated series "Chadam," and "Days of Our Lives." She also pursued acting studies at the Purchase College, State University of New York.

In April 2017, Shanna launched her book "The Reset Plan" through her fitness company FerrignoFIT.com. The author detailed her struggles with unhealthy food addiction growing up, which led to being overweight.

Children, and even adults, would ridicule her. During an exclusive interview with Daily Mail, Shanna recalled an incident where she had joined her friends and their parents at Tony Roma's. She was 12 at the time, and one of her friend's parents remarked on her weight, saying:

"One said something like, 'How do your parents tolerate you and deal with you at this size?' I don't think I even ate my dinner that night. I was so in shock."

Contrary to that unkind remark, Shanna's parents never made her feel bad about her appearance. In her late teens, Shanna realized that her food unhealthy food addiction was fueled by psychological factors that needed unpacking. She became a fitness enthusiast and realized that she enjoyed exercising.

Now a certified trainer, Shanna is dedicated to helping people "reset" their relationship with food. Her services include helping her clients develop and maintain healthy eating habits while maintaining good physical shape.

She also caters to clients who can't afford a gym membership by providing free equipment to use at home, including a jump rope ban and weights. Shanna also uses that equipment to create workout plans for her clients' reference when they exercise.

Along with her impressive ventures, Shanna is raising a family. She is married and has two adorable twins. The author hasn't shared her husband's or children's names, but she does share photos of them on her socials.

Lou Ferrigno Jr

Lou Ferrigno Jr was born in Santa Monica, California, on November 10, 1984. He attained a bachelor's degree from Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism. Besides being a college graduate, Lou Jr has earned himself a few more titles, some inspired by his dad. He's a body-builder, fitness model, trainer, and actor.

Lou Jr's acting career began shortly after his dad gave him a walk-on role in one of his films, "Cage II," in 1994. 10-year-old Lou Jr couldn't be more excited and decided he'd join the film industry from then onwards.

Among his acting credits are the shows "S.W.A.T," "9-1-1," and "How I Met Your Mother," alongside the likes of Christian Milioti and Neil Patrick Harris. Last year he appeared in "Dreamcatcher," "Blackout," "Final Frequency," and "Nightshade."

Lou Jr was only a pre-teen when he decided he wanted to work out and be strong like his dad. During an interview with Men's Health Magazine in June last year, the actor explained why he wanted "big pecs," saying:

"I saw a guy in a Ren & Stimpy cartoon who had these big pecs. Girls on the beach loved the pecs. So when I was 11 or 12, I said, 'Dad, I want to work out. I want pecs.'"

And so Lou Ferrigno became his first training partner. It was around that age when Lou Jr initially struggled with his weight. But after training with his dad and going on a strict diet at 19, his physique improved.

Their training partnership was competitive, but Lou was proud of his son's progress. He even asked to take pictures of him as he flexed. Lou also noted that while he was more focused on gaining strength, Lou Jr leaned more toward being athletic, which made him faster.

As Lou Jr leads his multifaceted career, he also has an active social media presence. On Instagram, he regularly shares photos of his adventures, family bonding moments, and snaps of himself on set. At the time of publication, his account boasted 60.8K followers.

Brent Ferrigno

Born in Los Angeles County on February 1, 1990, Brent Ferrigno is the lastborn of the Ferrigno family. He completely shields his life from the public eye, as nothing is known about his work or personal life. He also has social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter, but they've been inactive for years.

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