About Diane Kruger
She played “Helen” in Wolfgang Petersen’s Film “Troy” which stars Brad Pitt and Orlando Bloom among others.
Diane Kruger was born Diane Heidkrueger in Germany. 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.
Was a finalist in Elite’s 1992 Look Of The Year competition at age 15.
Had to gain 15 lbs for Troy (2004) because director Wolfgang Petersen wanted her to appear rounder. She has since lost the weight.
She has a younger brother, Stefan.
Modeled under her birth name, Diane Heidkrueger, in the mid to late-1990s.
Originally a ballet dancer, but quit dancing due to an injury.
Lives in Paris with her husband.
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