Kruger was born Diane Heidkrüger in Algermissen, Germany, near Hildesheim. She is the daughter of bank employee Maria-Theresa and computer specialist Hans-Heinrich Heidkrüger . She was raised in Germany with her younger brother, Stefan. As a child, Diane wanted to become a ballerina, so her parents sent her to London to study with the Royal Ballet. After an injury ended her ballet career prematurely, Read more...

After dating since 1999, Kruger married French actor and director Guillaume Canet on September 1, 2001. They divorced in 2006, but acted alongside one another in 2005 film Joyeux Noël. She is currently dating Joshua Jackson.

Diane Kruger (born July 15, 1976) is a German actress and former fashion model who gained international recognition with her performances in the films Troy (2004), Wicker Park (2004), National Treasure (2004), and Joyeux Noël (2005). She won the Cannes Film Festival Chopard Trophy in 2003.