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Famke Janssen
Famke Janssen is a Dutch actress and former model. She first gained recognition as a fashion model for brands like Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Victoria's Secret. Janssen later transitioned to acting and landed her first role in the 1992 movie
Fathers & Sons
. She is best known for starring as villain Xenia Onatopp in the 1995 James Bond movie
GoldenEye
and as superhero Jean Grey in the
X-Men
film series from 2000 to 2014. Her other notable movies include
City of Industry
(1997),
Celebrity
(1998),
House on Haunted Hill
(1999),
I Spy
(2002) and the
Taken
film series (2008-2014). Janssen has also appeared on
Nip/Tuck
,
Hemlock Grove
,
How to Get Away with Murder
,
The Blacklist
and
The Blacklist: Redemption
.
Famke Janssen Felt 'Misunderstood' After Breakout James Bond Role: 'I Was Thrown to the Wolves'
Ryan Reynolds Crashes Original X-Men Cast Reunion Featuring Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and More
Famke Janssen Supports New 'X-Men' Film at Premiere After Blasting Franchise for 'Sexism'
Famke Janssen Says 'The Poison Rose' is a 'Melancholy and Beautiful' Movie
Famke Janssen Reflects on Her Time As 'X-Men's' Jean Grey: 'I Have Nothing But Fond Memories'
The Female Movie Superheroes That Came Before 'Captain Marvel' : From Catwoman to Black Widow
'Hemlock Grove' Star Famke Janssen on Playing Badass Women and Her Bond Girl Legacy
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