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Diane Kruger is a dynamic actress whose career has crossed international lines. She was born in Algermissen, West Germany, on July 15, 1976, as Diane Heidkrüger. Her compelling performances and ability to speak many languages have made her a well-known personality in the film industry.
Early Life and Education
Diane Kruger was raised in a devoutly Catholic German family. Her early years were marked by a strong connection to her faith, attending Catholic school as part of her upbringing. She once revealed that one of her grandmothers had Polish heritage, enriching her cultural background.
Her mother set up exchange student programs for her when she was a teenager to help her get better at English. Early ambitions brought Kruger to London’s Royal Ballet School, where she made a successful audition. Nevertheless, she was forced to halt her ballet career due to a knee ailment. After that, Kruger moved to Paris to pursue a modeling career, which also signaled the start of her acting career.
Career
Kruger’s modeling career began when she participated in the Elite Model Look competition in 1993 as a representative of Germany. She surpassed expectations, despite being shorter than average for a model, by landing high-profile bookings with prestigious fashion houses including Christian Dior, Burberry, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Salvatore Ferragamo, Giorgio Armani, Jil Sander, and Louis Vuitton.
Among Kruger’s many modeling shows were runway presentations for designer brands like Marc Jacobs, D&G, and Sonia Rykiel. Several high-profile magazines, including Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and Vogue Paris, featured her elegance and charm on their covers. Despite the success of her modeling career, she later moved into acting due to her changing interests and abilities.
Diane Kruger’s passion for acting took her to the Cours Florent acting school in Paris. In 2002, she made her acting debut with appearances in Jean-Pierre Roux’s TV movie “The Piano Player,” which starred Dennis Hopper and Christopher Lambert. She starred in “Mon Idole,” her then-husband’s directorial debut, the same year.
Kruger’s profile in the film industry soared as she secured notable roles in various films. Some of her memorable performances include her portrayal of Helen of Sparta in Wolfgang Petersen’s epic “Troy” (2004). She also played Dr. Abigail Chase in the adventure film “National Treasure” (2004) and its sequel, released in 2007.
Her acting talent was on full display in the 2009 war picture “Inglourious Basterds” directed by Quentin Tarantino, when she played German actress Bridget von Hammersmark, who became an Allied spy. She portrayed Gina, an illegal immigrant from Bosnia, in the 2011 psychological thriller “Unknown.” Critics and spectators alike were once again impressed by Kruger’s multifaceted abilities.
In 2019, she joined the cast of the spy movie “The 355,” replacing Marion Cotillard. Her acting career continued to flourish in 2022 with the thriller “Out of the Blue” and an upcoming role in David Cronenberg’s “The Shrouds.”
Personal Life
Diane Kruger started dating Guillaume Canet, a French actor and director, in 1999, and the two got married on September 1, 2001. However, because of the difficulties presented by their occupations, which kept them apart, their marriage ended in divorce in 2006.
She was romantically involved with actor Joshua Jackson from 2006 till 2016. She got to know actor Norman Reedus in 2015 while working on the set of “Sky,” and the two eventually started dating. The birth of their baby in November 2018 was a significant turning point in Kruger’s personal life.
What is Diane Kruger’s Net Worth?
Former model and German actress Diane Kruger has an estimated net worth of about $ 2.5 million.
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diane_Kruger
https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-celebrities/actors/diane-kruger-net-worth/
