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Diane Kruger is a German actress and former fashion model known for her striking performances in both European and Hollywood films. Born on July 15, 1976, in Algermissen, West Germany, her birth name is Diane Heidkrüger. She originally aspired to be a ballerina and studied ballet at the Royal Ballet School in London; however, an injury ended her ballet career prematurely, leading her to pursue modeling and acting.
Kruger's modeling career took off in the 1990s after she moved to Paris to further her work. She modeled for numerous top designers and fashion houses and appeared in fashion shows around the world. Despite her success in modeling, Kruger shifted her focus to acting and attended the Cours Florent acting school in Paris.
She made her film debut in the French film "The Piano Player" (2002) and gained international recognition for her role as Helen in Wolfgang Petersen's epic "Troy" (2004). Kruger has since appeared in a wide range of films, demonstrating her versatility as an actress. Notable credits include "National Treasure" (2004) and its sequel "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" (2007), where she starred alongside Nicolas Cage, and Quentin Tarantino's critically acclaimed "Inglourious Basterds" (2009), in which she played the German film star and undercover agent Bridget von Hammersmark.
Kruger has received various accolades for her work, including Best Actress awards for her performance in "In the Fade" (2017) at the Cannes Film Festival. Aside from her acting career, she has served as a jury member for several prestigious film festivals.
Diane Kruger is known not only for her acting talents but also for her style and elegance, often cited as a fashion icon. She is fluent in German, English, and French, which has allowed her to play a wide range of international roles. Kruger has a daughter with actor Norman Reedus, with whom she has been in a relationship since 2016.
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