Diane Kruger (born July 15, 1976) is a German actress and former fashion model, she studied ballet with the Royal Ballet in London before an injury ended her career. She returned to Germany and became a top fashion model.
Later she pursued acting and relocated to Paris at the suggestion of filmmaker Luc Besson (The Fifth Element (1997)). She married French actor Guillaume Canet (The Beach (2000/I)) in 2001, now her longtime companion is Joshua Jackson.
Diane gained international recognition with her performances in the films Troy (2004), Wicker Park (2004), National Treasure (2004), and Joyeux Noël (2005). She won the Cannes Film Festival Chopard Trophy in 2003. |