Diane Kruger and Liam Neeson tried to stay warm on Friday night as they got to work on Unknown White Male. They were both spotted on set last week, with Diane looking stylish as usual, though their costar January Jones has yet to be spotted joining them out in the cold.
Diane has been able to fit a little fun into her filming schedule, including a special evening of being honored at the Goldene Kamera Awards. There’s more red carpet glitz in store for Diane if she chooses to head back to the US in March for the Academy Awards (Oscars), where her Inglourious Basterds is nominated in eight categories. (Source)
|
She’s dainty and delicate, with seemingly endless legs and cheeks that can cut glass. But Diane Kruger has more to offer than an impeccable sense of style. Quentin Tarantino found that out when he cast the former model and ballet dancer as cunning German screen siren Bridget von Hammersmark in “Inglourious Basterds”.
Diane wanted to work with Quentin Tarantino, a director known for drawing surprising and career-making performances out of his actors, as Pulp Fiction star John Travolta can attest. And Tarantino’s offbeat take on World War II appealed to the actress.
“I get offered World War II movies once a week. I’ve never wanted to do it. I don’t want to associate myself with that really dark time in my country,” she says. “What I liked about this was the take on it. And I love that we assassinate Hitler. I mean, trust me — it’s about time! I love the idea that I, through my character, help bring down the Third Reich.”
On set, she proved her mettle, especially in one throttle of a scene with the enraged Nazi colonel played by Christoph Waltz.
“Diane looks frail and petite. She’s a toughie,” Waltz says with a chuckle. “I had to stop working for a day because she can defend herself and there were traces on my face. She’s down-to-earth, straightforward, hardworking.”
|
Diane Kruger won’t marry Joshua Jackson. The ‘Inglourious Basterds’ actress – who has just moved into a Los Angeles apartment with the actor – decided when her marriage to French star Guillaume Canet ended in 2006 to never walk down the aisle again.
She said: “Been there, done that.”
However, the 33-year-old German star hopes to start a family with Joshua and is looking forward to being able to show her children her work. Speaking of her role in ‘Inglourious Basterds’, the former model told the USA Today newspaper:
“I know that one day I’ll have kids and I’ll show them the movie and they’ll say, ‘Mom was pretty cool. She didn’t suck.’ “
Diane has previously spoken about how comfortable she is in her relationship with Joshua.
She said: “He’s the best. His style! It looks good. The whole relationship is just easy. You don’t feel awkward things or you ask yourself questions like, ‘What am I going to next week?’ It just flows and I think that’s the good thing.”
Diane – who was married to Guillaume for five years – started dating Joshua months after she divorced in 2006. (Source)
|
Diane Kruger chased Quentin Tarantino for her part in ‘Inglourious Basterds’. The actress – who until recently was best known for ‘Troy’ and the two ‘National Treasure’ movies – said it took a lot of “convincing” for her to prove to director Quentin Tarantino she was good enough for the part.
She said: “I knew that this was the part I’d been waiting for in America, for sure. It took a lot to get this part. No one here had seen me quite yet in being this forceful, powerful female. I knew that obviously, being German, I could bring a lot to the table. But it took a lot of convincing.”
The 33-year-old star pushed hard to be cast as the cunning screen siren Bridget von Hammersmark.
She said: “He saw everyone in Germany and finally agreed he would see me – but only in Germany. I had to fly myself from New York to Germany. I knew I had one shot at this. I met Quentin and was so stressed out. I walked in, it was just him and me. I had learned the script to perfection.”
Diane was so desperate to work with the director because she thought his offbeat take on World War II appealed to her.
She told USA Today: “I get offered World War II movies once a week. I’ve never wanted to do it. What I liked about this was the take on it. And I love that we assassinate Hitler. I mean, trust me – it’s about time!”
Diane admitted the role had opened more options for her.
She said: “People took time to notice me for the first time and see me as something different. I’ve turned down a lot of girlfriend-of-the-superhero parts.”
|
The nominees for the 2010 Academy Awards (Oscars) have been announced, and “Inglourious Basterds” picked up several nominations. Winners will be announced Sunday, March 7th. Congratulations to everyone involved:
Best Picture
“Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Director
Quentin Tarantino – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Supporting Actor
Christoph Waltz – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Original Screenplay
Quentin Tarantino – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Cinematography
Robert Richardson – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Editing
Sally Menke- “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Sound Editing
Wylie Stateman – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Sound Mixing
Michael Minkler, Tony Lamberti and Mark Ulano – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)
|
I’ve added images of Diane at the Golden Kamera Awards 2010. Again, congratulations to Diane for winning ‘Best International Actress.’ Diane looked absolutely stunning! Head over to the gallery for the latest additions.
Gallery Links:
- Home > Public Appearances > Appearances From 2010 > Golden Kamera Awards 2010 – Arrivals
- Home > Public Appearances > Appearances From 2010 > Golden Kamera Awards 2010 – Inside
- Home > Public Appearances > Appearances From 2010 > Golden Kamera Awards 2010 – Show
|
Diane Kruger, looked elegant in a floor-length cream and gold laced gown at the 2010 Goldene Kamera Awards on Jan. 30 in Berlin, Germany. The German-born “Inglourious Basterds” actress received the “Best Actress International” Award, presented to her by none other than Karl Lagerfeld. Congratulations, Diane!
Images to be added shortly!
|
The official nominations list for the 2010 BAFTA’s have been released. “Inglourious Basterds” has received several nominations. Winners will be announced live, February 21st, 2010.
Best Director
Quentin Tarantino – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Screenplay
Quentin Tarantino – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Supporting Actor
Christoph Waltz – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Cinematography
Robert Richardson – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Editing
Sally Menke – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)Best Production Design
David Wasco, Sandy Reynolds Wasco – “Inglourious Basterds” (2009)
|
Below is an interview Diane did with her “Inglourious Basterds” co-stars at the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards after winning ‘Best Cast Ensemble.’
|
Below you can watch the cast of “Inglourious Basterds” accept the Screen Actor Guild Awards for ‘Best Cast Ensemble.’ Congratulations again.
|
