June 6, 200421 yr THE diminutive actor best known for playing Mini-Me, the pint-sized protege of Dr Evil in the Austin Powers movies, has gone to court to challenge the claims of a leggy blonde model that he married her. A hearing in the annulment proceedings brought by Verne Troyer, who stands just 81cm tall, was set for June 17, his attorney said yesterday. Fred Silberberg said Troyer filed papers on February 23 seeking to annul Genevieve Gallen's marriage claims, which he said were fabricated and financially motivated. "There is no valid marriage. That's why we're asking for an annulment," Mr Silberberg said. It was not clear on what grounds Ms Gallen was asserting a marriage to Troyer. Mr Silberberg said the upcoming hearing in the Los Angeles County Superior Court was on a motion to deny Ms Gallen's request for financial information from Troyer. Ms Gallen, 31, a 175cm tall yoga instructor, could not be reached for comment.
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