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Diane Kruger 
Kruger at cannes film festival, 2010Born Diane Heidkrüger
15 July 1976
Algermissen, GermanyOccupation Actress and Model Years active 2001–present Spouse Guillaume Canet (m. 2001–2006; divorced) Partner Joshua Jackson (2006–present) Diane Kruger (born 15 July 1976) is a German actress and former fashion model. She is known for roles such as Helen in Troy, Dr. Abigail Chase in National Treasure and its sequel, Bridget von Hammersmark in Inglourious Basterds, Anna in Mr. Nobody, and Gina in Unknown.
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Early life
She was born as Diane Heidkrüger in Algermissen, Germany, near Hildesheim, the daughter of bank employee Maria-Theresa and computer specialist Hans-Heinrich Heidkrüger.[1] She was raised Roman Catholic[2] and attended a Catholic school.[3] Diane did not drink alcohol until she was 20, because she saw the negative influence of alcohol on her father.[4] She was raised in Germany with her younger brother, Stefan. Her mother sent her to student exchange programs when she was a teenager to improve her English.[4] As a child, Kruger wanted to become a ballerina and successfully auditioned for the Royal Ballet School in London. However, after an injury ended her ballet career prematurely, Kruger moved to Paris and turned her energy toward modeling.[5]
Acting career
Kruger soon became interested in acting and took lessons at the Cours Florent. She landed some small appearances in several French films.
She made her onscreen debut in 2002 opposite Dennis Hopper and Christopher Lambert in The Piano Player, a TV-movie by Jean-Pierre Roux. Her first major role was the same year when she starred in her then husband's directorial debut Mon Idole. She played Julie Wood in 2003's Michel Valliant and Lisa in Wicker Park (2004), alongside Josh Hartnett and Rose Byrne. One of her most notable roles to date is her portrayal of Helen of Sparta in Wolfgang Petersen's epic Troy. She was ranked 50th on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2005.[6]
In 2004, Kruger starred with Nicolas Cage and Sean Bean (who co-starred with her in Troy) in the film National Treasure, going on to appear in movies Joyeux Noël (2005) and Copying Beethoven (2006). She reprised her role as Dr. Abigail Chase in National Treasure: Book of Secrets, released in December 2007.
Kruger was the hostess of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2009, she co-starred as a German actress turned saboteur in Quentin Tarantino's film Inglourious Basterds. Kruger starred in 2011 in the Liam Neeson film Unknown alongside January Jones.[7]
In December 2009, she announced the nominations of the 67th Golden Globe Awards and also picked up nominations from the Screen Actors Guild for Best Supporting Actress and Outstanding Performance by a Cast of a Motion Picture for her role in Inglourious Basterds.
Kruger played Anna in Jaco Van Dormael's Mr. Nobody, which was released in 2010. The film was mostly funded through European financiers, and was given limited release in certain countries.[8] Critical response has praised the film's artistry and Kruger's acting.[9] She was nominated the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 66th Venice International Film Festival for her performance.
Kruger made a cameo appearance in an April 2010 episode of the Fox show Fringe, in which her boyfriend, actor Joshua Jackson is a star.
In 2010, Kruger also appeared in Mark Ronson's music video for "Somebody to Love Me", where she plays Boy George.
In 2011, it was announced that she had replaced Eva Green in the role of Marie Antoinette in the French-language movie, Les Adieux à la Reine.
Endorsements
Kruger is a brand ambassador for watch manufacturer Jaeger-LeCoultre.[10] In December 2009, she was announced as the global spokesmodel for L'Oréal.[11] Most recently, she has become the latest face for Calvin Klein's newest fragrance line, Beauty.[12]
Personal life
She married French actor and director Guillaume Canet on 1 September 2001. They acted together in 2005's Joyeux Noël, but divorced in 2006. She has been in a relationship with Joshua Jackson since 2006.[13] Besides her native German, Kruger speaks English and French fluently. She is a friend of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld.[14] Kruger divides her time between Paris and Vancouver.
Filmography
Year Title Role Notes 2001 Point de lendemain Short subject 2002 Duelles Sabine TV episode, Mauvaise conduite 2002 The Piano Player Erika 2002 Ni pour ni contre (bien au contraire) The call-girl 2002 Mon Idole Clara Broustal 2003 Michel Vaillant Julie Wood 2004 Troy Helen 2004 Wicker Park Lisa 2004 Narco 2004 National Treasure Abigail Chase Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress 2005 Joyeux Noël Anna Sorensen 2005 Frankie Frankie 2006 The Tiger Brigades (Les Brigades du Tigre) Constance Radetsky 2006 Copying Beethoven Anna Holtz 2007 Goodbye Bafana Gloria Gregory 2007 Days of Darkness Véronica Star 2007 The Hunting Party Mirjana 2007 National Treasure: Book of Secrets Abigail Chase Nominated—Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actress – Action, Adventure 2008 Anything for Her Lisa 2009 Inglourious Basterds Bridget von Hammersmark Broadcast Film Critics Association Award for Best Cast
Golden Camera for Best International Actress
Phoenix Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
San Diego Film Critics Society Award for Best Cast
Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
Nominated—Italian Online Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated—Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress
Nominated—Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
Nominated—Online Film Critics Society Award for Best Supporting Actress2010 Mr. Nobody Anna Nominated—Stockholm Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Nominated—Volpi Cup for Best Actress2010 Inhale post-production 2010 Fringe Miranda Green TV episode 2010 Somebody to Love Me Boy George Music video by Mark Ronson & The Business Intl. featuring Boy George and Andrew Wyatt 2010 Pieds Nus Sur Les Limaces Clara 2011 Unknown Gina 2011 Forces spéciales Elsa Awards
- 2003: Cannes Film Festival, Chopard Trophy for Female Revelation – Won
- 2004: Bambi Award for Career – Won
- 2005: Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy & Horror Films, Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress for National Treasure – Nominated
- 2010: Golden Camera for Best International Actress for Inglourious Basterds – Won
References
- ^ "Diane Kruger Biography". Filmreference.com. http://www.filmreference.com/film/55/Diane-Kruger.html. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ "Diane Kruger for Marie Claire". Marie Claire. 1 April 2010. http://www.marieclaire.co.uk/fashion/ideas/26445/7/diane-kruger-cover-shoot-diane-kruger-photos.html#stop. Retrieved 15 July 2010. "This month, she speaks openly to Marie Claire about a difficult childhood, her Catholic upbringing..."
- ^ Hattersley, Giles (2 August 2009). "Diane Kruger on being a 1940s film star-turned-spy". The Times (UK). http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/tol/arts_and_entertainment/film/article6730525.ece. Retrieved 15 July 2010.
- ^ a b Friedlander, Noam (2 June 2009). "Diane Kruger interview". The Telegraph (London). http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/starsandstories/5421380/Diane-Kruger-interview.html. Retrieved 25 January 2010.
- ^ "AskMen.com". AskMen.com. 15 July 1976. http://www.askmen.com/women/actress_200/244_diane_kruger.html. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ "2005 Hot 100". Maxim. 1 May 2005. http://www.maxim.com/amg/girls/articles/92466/2005-hot-100.html. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ "January Jones and Diane Kruger Join Liam Neeson in Unknown White Male". Dreadcentral.com. 26 October 2009. http://www.dreadcentral.com/news/34217/january-jones-and-diane-kruger-join-liam-neeson-unknown-white-male. Retrieved 24 June 2011.
- ^ Feuillère, Anne (June 15, 2007). "Van Dormael’s ambitious Mr Nobody". Cineuropa.org. http://cineuropa.org/newsdetail.aspx?documentID=77937. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ Topel, Fred (June 27, 2011). "LAFF Review: Mr Nobody". Screenjunkies.com. Break Media. http://www.screenjunkies.com/movies/movie-review/laff-review-mr-nobody/. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ "PROFESSIONAL WATCHES | Watches for Men: New Boutique: Diane Kruger helps unveil Jaeger-LeCoultre's Cannes boutique". Professionalwatches.com. 28 May 2009. http://professionalwatches.com/2009/05/new_boutique_diane_kruger_help.html. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
- ^ Diane Kruger Named Global Spokesmodel for L'Oreal US Magazine. 15 December 2009
- ^ "Diane Kruger Is the New Face of Calvin Klein Fragrance". People. 3 May 2010. http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/05/03/diane-kruger-is-the-new-face-of-calvin-klein-fragrance/?xid=rss-topheadlines. Retrieved 14 July 2010.
- ^ Reardanz, Karen (14 August 2009). "Kruger engaged to Jackson?". San Francisco Chronicle. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/dailydish/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=45566. Retrieved 18 August 2009.
- ^ "Diane Kruger’s found a father in Karl Lagerfeld". My Fashion Life. 13 August 2009. http://www.myfashionlife.com/archives/2009/08/13/diane-krugers-found-a-father-in-karl-lagerfeld/. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
External links
- Diane Kruger at the Internet Movie Database
- Diane Kruger at Fashion Model Directory
- Diane Kruger at Fascination
- Diane Kruger at AskMen
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