Famke Janssen

Famke Janssen is an actress and director from the Netherlands, who is well known for playing the role of Jean Grey/Phoenix in the X-Men film series and for significant roles in films such as GoldenEye, Nip/Tuck, and the Taken film series. She landed with her first work in the industry as a director. The name of the film was Bringing Up Bobby. Apart from working in films, she has also worked in television series such as How to Get Away with Murder and The Blacklist: Redemption. The popular Netflix original series, Hemlock Grove, she also played a major part in that.

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Biography and Early Life

Famke Janssen was born in Amstelveen, Netherlands, on November 5, 1964. Not much information is available about her parents, but it is confirmed that they got divorced after she was born. She grew up along with her two siblings. Both of her siblings work in the same acting industry. They’re named as Antoinette Beumer and Marjolein Beumer.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Famke Janssen in 2021 and what is her height and weight? Well, Famke Janssen’s age is 56 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 5 November 1964. Though, she is 5′ 11″ in feet and inches and 182 cm in Centimetres tall, she weighs about 137 lbs in Pound and 62 kg in Kilograms. Her eye color is Hazel and hair color is Dark Brown.

Education

There are no details about her high school education, but after she graduated from high school, she studied economics at the University of Amsterdam, but she left it after one year. She is also fluent in speaking English and French. After leaving her degree in economics, she enrolled herself at the University of Columbia’s School of General Studies, where she studied literature and creative writing.

Personal Life: Dating, Boyfriends, Husband, Kids

Famke Janssen is currently in a relationship with American actor Cole Frates. They have been together since 2006. She was previously married to director and producer Todd Williams, from 1995 to 2000. Before she got married, she was in a deep relationship with the popular American actor Anson Mount for almost ten years.

She doesn’t have any children and has stated that she is not planning to have them anytime soon. She also featured in the 2007 PETA campaign to raise awareness for animal rights. She was also appointed a Goodwill Ambassador for Integrity at a United Nations anti-corruption conference.

Is Famke Janssen Lesbian?

Famke Janssen has been in a relationship with actor Cole Frates, and before that, she has been in many relationships. Thus, according to her social life, her sexual orientation is straight.

Professional Career

Famke Janssen began her career in 1992 when she worked as a model for Elite Model Management. She has collaborated with some famous fashion brands such as Yves Saint Laurent, Giorgio Armani, Chanel, and Victoria’s Secret. After gaining popularity from her modeling career, she retired and started to work in films and television series. She made her debut in the film Fathers & Sons and made her television debut in the series Star Trek: The Next Generation.

She was later offered a significant role in the series, but she declined it due to multiple offers she was receiving. She made her debut in a significant role when she was cast as Xenia Onatopp in the James Bond film, GoldenEye. After her success in the role, she played Jean Grey/Phoenix’s role in the X-Men film series. She has also starred in films such as Lord of Illusions, I Spy and Hide and Seek.

She has also worked as a director, making her directorial debut with the film Bringing Up Bobby in 2011. In the later part of her career, she appeared in films and television series such as The Blacklist: Redemption, Hemlock Grove, and How to Get Away with Murder.

Awards

Famke Janssen has been very successful in the industry, and she has won awards to prove the fact. In 2007, she won the Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress, in the Hamptons International Film Festival in the category of Special Recognition for her performance in X-Men: The Last Stand. She also won an award for her role, in Turn, the River.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Famke Janssen in 2021

As of 2021, Famke Janssen has an estimated net worth of $25 Million. She has earned the majority of her wealth from her career in the entertainment industry. She is one of the most famous celebrities in her home country of the Netherlands. She has been very successful, and her net worth proves it. She is living a luxurious life.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

After her parents divorced, she decided to keep both of their surnames.

She is fluent in many languages, namely English, French, and Dutch.

She has raised her voice against the issues women face in the film industry.

Famke Janssen is a very successful actress, and she has managed to land many major roles in high-profile films. She is best known for her role in the X-Men series. It made her famous all around the world. She is an inspiration to Dutch actresses who are looking to make a mark in Hollywood.