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EXCLUSIVE Steven Seagal balloons EVEN BIGGER to 400lb: See him waddle around Russia while supporting 'brother' Putin

EXCLUSIVE Steven Seagal balloons EVEN BIGGER to 400lb: See him waddle around Russia while supporting 'brother' Putin

Daily Mail​30-05-2025
A ballooned 400lb Steven Seagal was seen strutting his distended tummy through crowds at Moscow 's famous Red Square to show support for
The former action star has continued to gain weight during his extended retreat from the public eye: he hasn't posted on social media since December 2021 and has held Russian citizenship since 2016.
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