Diane Kruger Biography
Diane Kruger is a former fashion model and German-American actress. Kruger achieved international acclaim and was awarded the Trophée Chopard at the Cannes Film Festival. She began her career in the entertainment industry as a model. She modeled for Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, and Christian Dior for many years.
How old is Diane Kruger?- Age
She is 46 years old as of July 2022. Kruger was born Diane Heidkrüger on July 15, 1976, in Algermissen, West Germany.
Diane Kruger Height
Diane stands at a height of 5’7″ (170 cm), tall.
Diane Kruger Family
Kruger was born in Algermissen, West Germany, the daughter of Hans-Heinrich Heidkruger a former computer specialist, and Maria-Theresa who was a bank employee.
Does Diane Kruger have children?- Relationship- Children
After dating him for two years, Kruger married French actor and director Guillaume Canet in 2001. The couple separated in 2006 and have no children. She met actor Norman Reedus while filming ‘Sky’ in 2015. She began dating Reedus in 2016, and their daughter, Nova, was born in November 2018. From 2006 to 2016, she was in a relationship with actor Joshua Jackson.
Diane Kruger Career
In 1992, she represented her country in the ‘Elite Model Look,’ and she went on to work for brands such as ‘Yves Saint Laurent,’ ‘Chanel,’ ‘Giorgio Armani,’ ‘Christian Dior,’ and others. She walked the runways for Marc Jacobs, ‘D&G,’ and Sonia Rykiel. She has also appeared on the cover of fashion magazines such as ‘Vogue Paris,’ ‘Cosmopolitan,’ and others. After years of modeling, she decided to pursue acting instead. She enrolled in acting classes at the ‘Cours Florent.’ This helped her get cameo roles in a few French films. It wasn’t until 2002 that she landed a major role in a film, ‘The Piano Player.’
Kruger starred as ‘Julie Wood’ in a French film titled ‘Michel Vaillant’ in 2003, opposite Sagamore Stevenin. Louis-Pascal Couvelaire directed the film, which was written by Jean Graton. In 2004, she starred as ‘Lisa’ in ‘Wicker Park,’ an American psychological romantic mystery film, alongside Josh Hartnett and Rose Byrne. The film was a remake of the French film ‘L’Appartement.’ Her most significant role came in 2004, when she portrayed ‘Helen of Sparta’ in Wolfgang Petersen’s epic film ‘Troy.’ The film, based on Homer’s ‘Iliad,’ starred Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom, among other notable actors. In the same year, Kruger co-starred in ‘National Treasure’ with Nicolas Cage. She later appeared in films such as ‘Joyeux Noel’ (2005).
She was chosen to be the hostess of the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2007 Cannes Film Festival. The following year, she was chosen to serve on the jury of the 58th Berlin International Film Festival. Tarantino cast her in his 2009 film ‘Inglourious Basterds,’ in which she co-starred with Brad Pitt and Christoph Waltz. She was nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award for ‘Best Supporting Actress’ for her performance in the film. Kruger appeared in films such as ‘Mr. Nobody’ (2009), ‘Unknown’ (2011), and ‘Les Adieux à la Reine’ (Farewell, My Queen) in the late 2000s and early 2010s (2012). She also appeared in Fox’s ‘Fringe’ (2010) and Mark Ronson’s music video ‘Somebody to Love Me’ (2010).
She served on the jury for the ‘Cannes Film Festival’s Main Competition in 2012. In 2013, she also starred in Stephenie Meyer’s novel ‘The Host,’ which was adapted into a film. She later appeared as police officer ‘Sonya Cross’ in FX’s ‘The Bridge’ (2013-14). She was named a member of the Venice Film Festival’s Main Competition jury in 2015, and she played the titular character in the mini-series ‘The Kellyanne Conway Story.’ In the 2018 biographical drama film ‘JT LeRoy,’ she appeared alongside Kristen Stewart, Laura Dern, and Jim Sturgess. The actress is currently working on her upcoming projects ‘355’ and ‘Swimming with Sharks.’
Diane Kruger Net Worth
Kruger has an estimated net worth of 24 million dollars.
Diane Kruger Movies
- 2022 The 355
- 2022 Out of the Blue
- 2022 Marlowe
- 2019 The Operative
- 2019 QT8: The First Eight
- 2018 JT LeRoy
- 2018 Welcome to Marwen
- 2017 In the Fade
- 2017 All That Divides Us
- 2016 The Infiltrator
- 2015 Fathers and Daughters
- 2015 Disorder
- 2015 Sky
- 2014 The Better Angels
- 2013 The Host
- 2013 Me, Myself and Mum
- 2013 The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden
- 2012 Farewell, My Queen
- 2012 Un plan parfait Isabelle French English title:
- 2011 Unknown
- 2011 Forces spéciales
- 2010 Inhale
- 2010 Lily Sometimes
- 2009 Inglourious Basterds
- 2009 Mr. Nobody
- 2009 Farewell
- 2008 Anything for Her
- 2007 Goodbye Bafana
- 2007 Days of Darkness
- 2007 The Hunting Party
- 2007 National Treasure: Book of Secrets
- 2006 Les Brigades du Tigre
- 2006 Copying Beethoven
- 2005 Joyeux Noël
- 2005 Frankie
- 2004 Troy
- 2004 Wicker Park
- 2004 Narco La fille du night-club
- 2004 National Treasure
- 2003 Michel Vaillant Julie Wood
- 2002 Duelles Sabine
- 2002 The Piano Player
- 2002 Not For, or Against (Quite the Contrary)
- 2002 Mon Idole
- 2001 Point de lendemain
- TBA Joika