#1. Dancing is My Joy: Famke’s Passion for Dance
Nothing makes Famke happier than dancing.
#2. Coffee Lover: Famke’s Love for All Things Coffee
Coffee plays a central role in her life. She loves everything about it — the taste, aroma, the ritual, latte art, and its social aspects.
#3. Chocolate Passion: Famke’s Sweet Indulgence
Chocolate is right up there with coffee for Famke.
#4. GoldenEye Injury: Broken Rib on Set with Pierce Brosnan
While filming GoldenEye, she broke a rib when she asked Pierce Brosnan to throw her harder during a scene.
#5. Pool Hustler Surprise: Impressive Shot in Turn the River
When playing a pool hustler in Turn the River, Famke made an impressive four-rail bank shot in the first take, despite having no prior experience.
#6. Economics Dropout: From University to Modeling
She studied economics at the University of Amsterdam before leaving school to travel the world as a model.
#7. Painting Passion: Inspired by Nature and Science
Nature’s colors and the mysteries of science inspire her other passion: painting.
#8. Unique Eye Color: Brown Eyes Among Blue-Eyed Family
Famke is the only one with brown eyes among her two sisters and four nieces, who all have blue eyes.
#9. Rhino Sanctuary Visit: Life-Changing Experience in South Africa
A visit to Care for Wild, a rhino sanctuary in South Africa, changed her life while she was filming Redeeming Love.
#10. Director and Writer: Bringing Up Bobby
Famke wrote, directed, and co-produced the 2011 film Bringing Up Bobby, which starred Milla Jovovich and Bill Pullman.
#11. Olympics Voiceover: Tokyo 2020 Promo
She did the voiceover for the “One Year Until Tokyo 2020” video for the 2021 Olympics.
#12. Life Between Two Cities: Splitting Time Between NYC and London
Famke splits her time between New York City and London.
#13. Love for Literature: Studying at Columbia University
She studied writing and literature at Columbia University.
#14. Environmental Advocate: Working with Green Cross International
She works with Green Cross International and is passionate about environmental issues.
#15. Animal Lover: PETA Campaign with Licorice
Famke loves all animals and once appeared in a PETA campaign with her late dog, Licorice.
#16. Film Forum Board Member: Celebrating 50 Years
She proudly serves on the board of NYC’s Film Forum, which marked its 50th anniversary recently.
#17. Hopeless Cook: Famke’s Culinary Confession
Famke admits that she can’t cook to save her life.
#18. Lockdown Artist: Art on Boarded-Up Stores and Museums
During the NYC lockdown, she joined other artists in putting her art on boarded-up stores and museums, including the Whitney Museum.
#19. Never Been Drunk: Famke’s Sober Life
Famke has never been drunk in her life.
#20. Favorite Artists: Louise Bourgeois and William Kentridge
Her favorite artists are Louise Bourgeois and William Kentridge.
#21. Docuseries Obsession: Famke’s TV Preference
Famke is obsessed with watching docuseries.
#22. Eclectic Film Taste: From Screwball Comedies to Gritty Films
Her taste in films spans from 1930s screwball comedies to 1970s gritty films.
#23. No Pants Policy: Famke’s Fashion Choice
Famke only wears dresses and skirts and hasn’t worn pants in her private life in years.
#24. Proudest Moment: Working with Ava DuVernay
One of her proudest career moments was working with Ava DuVernay, whom she admires for fighting for diversity in film.
#25. World Unity Dream: Famke’s Vision for Global Harmony 
Famke’s dream for the world is unity, believing that the pandemic has taught us we’re all in it together.
