Famke Janssen

GoldenEye Breakout Role

Played Xenia Onatopp in 'GoldenEye', becoming an iconic Bond villain. Her memorable performance launched her Hollywood career and established her as a formidable presence in action films.

X-Men Franchise Launch

Cast as Jean Grey in the first 'X-Men' film, which grossed over $290 million worldwide. This role in a major franchise significantly raised her profile and earning potential.

X-Men: The Last Stand

Played a central role as Dark Phoenix in 'X-Men: The Last Stand', which grossed over $450 million. Her expanded role in the franchise's highest-grossing installment marked her commercial peak.

Taken Franchise Success

Joined the 'Taken' franchise as Lenore Mills, appearing in all three films through 2014. The franchise's success grossing over $900 million worldwide provided steady income and maintained her action star status.

Directorial Debut

Directed her first film 'Bringing Up Bobby', expanding her creative pursuits. While the film received limited release, it demonstrated her ambitions beyond acting.

Dark Phoenix Return

Reprised Jean Grey in 'Dark Phoenix', though the film underperformed critically and commercially. Her return to the X-Men franchise came at a time when the series was losing momentum before Disney's acquisition.

Steady Television Presence

Continues working steadily in television with recent starring role in Netflix's 'Amsterdam Empire'. While no longer in major film franchises, she maintains a solid career in European and streaming productions, respected for her past iconic roles but operating at a lower tier than her early 2000s peak.