**Diane Kruger** (born in 1976) is a German actress and former fashion model, known for her versatility and international career.

Following her beginnings in fashion, she successfully embarked on a film career, gaining global visibility as Helen of Troy in the blockbuster "Troy" (2004). Her most notable roles include those in "Joyeux Noël" (2005) and, notably, double agent Bridget von Hammersmark in Quentin Tarantino's film "Inglourious Basterds" (2009).

Kruger is praised for her ability to tackle diverse genres, from thriller ("Unknown", 2011) to intense drama. Her most acclaimed role was that of Katja Sekerci in Fatih Akin's "Aus dem Nichts" (2017), which earned her the Best Actress award at the Cannes Film Festival. She often portrays complex, intelligent, and resilient women, demonstrating linguistic proficiency in English, French, and German.