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Best known for her breakout role in the 1998 cult classic Run Lola Run, this acclaimed German actress has built an impressive career across film and television. She brought depth and intensity to characters like Sissi Schmidt in The Princess and the Warrior and Marie Helena Kreutz in the popular Bourne series, earning critical praise along the way. On the small screen, she made memorable appearances in hit shows such as House, Psych, and The Shield, showcasing her range and versatility.
Before rising to international fame, she was already making waves in the German film industry. In her late teens, she captured attention with a powerful performance in After Five in the Forest Primeval, which earned her a Bavarian Film Award—a strong early sign of her talent. Around that time, driven by a passion for her craft, she traveled to New York to train at the renowned Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, further honing her skills.
In her personal life, she’s had notable relationships with punk guitarist Eric Melvin and filmmaker Tom Tykwer, who also directed her in several projects. Later, she became engaged to an American business executive, though that relationship didn’t lead to marriage. Instead, she found lasting love with screen actor Derek Richardson. One year before their wedding, they welcomed their first daughter, Polly. The couple expanded their family in 2013 with the birth of their second daughter, Georgie, bringing even more joy into her life off-screen.
She appeared in multiple episodes of the American television series The Bridge, where she played a recurring role that added depth to the storyline. Her performance stood out throughout the season, contributing significantly to the show’s dynamic. She really brought her character to life, making an impression each time she was on screen in The Bridge.
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