Famke Janssen finally gets work in Netflix cannabis drama 'Amsterdam Empire'
Maybe Dutchie will chime in with his expertise as we watch the show. Two-season order so far.
[quote]“My character, Betty, is a former pop star from the 90s who had one hit called ‘Forever.’ Her husband owns the biggest weed empire. Then she finds out he’s cheated with a younger woman and now, she’s pregnant.“
[quote]“All of a sudden, after a whole career of acting in English, I’m acting in Dutch. When you speak English, it’s a different part of you. You’re not the same person. It felt different. And fun.“
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | June 18, 2025 5:57 AM
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She really is so beautiful
| by Anonymous | reply 1 | June 17, 2025 10:37 AM
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Famke CERTAINLY does not look like that PR image in 2025. She was beautiful but haggard on Hemlock Grove, one decade+ ago.
| by Anonymous | reply 4 | June 17, 2025 11:21 AM
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She is 60. Publicly at least.
| by Anonymous | reply 6 | June 17, 2025 11:42 AM
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I'll always think of her as Xenia Onatopp from Goldeneye, the best Bond movie.
| by Anonymous | reply 7 | June 17, 2025 12:07 PM
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Will she do her own dubbing for the English version? (I assume most Americans will watch with the English dub selected).
| by Anonymous | reply 9 | June 17, 2025 12:34 PM
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[quote]Xenia Onatopp
The fuck kind of a name is that?
| by Anonymous | reply 10 | June 17, 2025 12:45 PM
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Double entendre, I’m guessing.
| by Anonymous | reply 11 | June 17, 2025 12:48 PM
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Sorry, should've just asked Gemini first.
[quote]Her name is a pun, specifically a double entendre, referring to the phrase "on top." This is linked to her character's personality as a domineering femme fatale who derives sexual satisfaction from killing, particularly by crushing men between her thighs. This naming convention is common in James Bond films for female characters, often with sexually suggestive names.
[quote]"Xenia" itself is a female given name of Greek origin meaning "hospitable," "welcoming," or "guest."
| by Anonymous | reply 12 | June 17, 2025 12:53 PM
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Totally reminds me of Julianna Marguiles- spelled her name wrong
| by Anonymous | reply 14 | June 17, 2025 1:23 PM
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You should just watch it, r10.
| by Anonymous | reply 15 | June 17, 2025 1:49 PM
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Hopefully it's a lot like this, featuring plenty of hot goofy Dutch guys.
Amused by all the people on Reddit suddenly discovering Famke's new face and being horrified by it. I don't think it was a smart move by her agent not to update her headshot in 15 years.
| by Anonymous | reply 16 | June 18, 2025 5:57 AM
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