Diane Kruger
Diane Kruger
Diane Krugeris a German actress and former fashion model. She is known for roles such as Helen in the epic war film Troy, Dr. Abigail Chase in the adventure/heist film National Treasureand its sequel, Bridget von Hammersmark in the Quentin Tarantino-directed war film Inglourious Basterds, Anna in the sci-fi drama Mr. Nobody, and Gina in the psychological thriller film Unknown. She plays the Seeker/Lacey in the romantic sci-fi thriller The Host. From 2013 to 2014, she starred as Detective Sonya...
NationalityGerman
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth15 July 1976
CityAlgermissen, Germany
CountryGermany
I come from a very small rural village in northern Germany, and being an actor never even seemed like a possibility. I thought you would have to live in a big city, or be discovered somewhere, or be born into an artistic family, which I certainly wasn't.
The ultimate art form of fashion is couture. I completely geek out when it comes to couture. It shows fashion as it used to be. I don't know how many people can actually afford the clothes, but in a way, that's beside the point.
I'm not one of those women who thinks beauty is a curse.
I grew up with classical music when I was a ballet dancer. Now when I have to prepare an emotional scene, to cry or whatever, I listen to sonatas. Vivaldi and stuff. It's just beautiful to me.
Sometimes you can write a great scene, but when you're actually in a situation and it doesn't work, you have to be flexible enough to make it work for you.
I made a French film called 'Merry Christmas' which is a very European film. It's a World War I piece.
I only dance when I go out.
Every actor you learn from, take something from everyone - big actor or not. Whether they're big movie stars or not doesn't really matter.
I didn't grow up watching a lot of TV.
I do watch what I eat, but not for weight reasons.
I don't have to work just to work anymore. More interesting parts come my way, so I can afford to say, 'I don't want to make that.'
I don't know about style. I know about my personal style.
I don't make movies thinking: 'Oh, this is going to be a huge box-office hit.'
Television is also a great tool for women. As you know, the best female roles are often on television, so it's a very exciting time. I've really embraced it. The pace is great, but also not so great sometimes. You feel like you have to make sure to pay attention, at all times, to not let anything slip through.