The Saint and the Whore

Diane Kruger was born Diane Heidkrüger in Algermissen, near Hildesheim, Germany, to Maria-Theresa, a bank employee, and Hans-Heinrich Heidkrüger, a computer specialist. 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. She later 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)) in 2001.

Credits include: Astérix et Obélix: Au service de Sa Majesté, Eden, Fumer fait tousser, Illusions perdues and Les beaux gosses

Credits include: Mickey 17, Le comte de Monte-Cristo, Happening, My Little Princess and L'Empire

Credits include: Ticket to Paradise, Emily in Paris, Mrs Harris Goes to Paris, The Balconettes and Libre

Credits include: L'été dernier, Morlaix, The Seduction, L'engloutie and La danse des renards