Janssen was born in Amstelveen, the Netherlands, as the only brunette in a family of blondes. Besides her native Dutch, Janssen learned to speak English, German and French. She has two sisters, director Antoinette Beumer and actress Marjolein Beumer. Janssen moved to the United States in 1984 and began her professional career as a fashion model. She was signed with Elite Model Management and worked for Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Victoria's Secret.
Janssen also studied writing and literature at Columbia University before moving to Los Angeles to establish her acting career. Janssen lives in West Village in New York City. She was married to writer/director Tod Culpan Williams, son of architect Tod Williams, from 1995 to 2000. Janssen is a vegetarian and wants to be a vegan. Janssen has a brindle Boston terrier named Licorice, with whom she frequently travels
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Born Famke Janssen
November 5, 1965, Amstelveen, Netherlands
Spouse(s) Tod Williams (1995-2000)
Janssen also studied writing and literature at Columbia University before moving to Los Angeles to establish her acting career. Janssen lives in West Village in New York City. She was married to writer/director Tod Culpan Williams, son of architect Tod Williams, from 1995 to 2000. Janssen is a vegetarian and wants to be a vegan. Janssen has a brindle Boston terrier named Licorice, with whom she frequently travels
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Born Famke Janssen
November 5, 1965, Amstelveen, Netherlands
Spouse(s) Tod Williams (1995-2000)
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