Franka Potente

Franka Potente (born 22 July 1974) is a German actress and singer. Her breakthrough came in 1998, when she had the leading role in the thriller film Run Lola Run. She made the transition to Hollywood in Blow (2001) and the first two Bourne films (2002–2004).

Franka Potente, 2019

Quotes

• I went vegan for health reasons. I had that cholesterol, my choice was to either take medication that I didn’t want to take or change the way I eat. And I love a good challenge, so I walked out of the doctor’s office vegan. This is three years ago. I felt different pretty much immediately. I always had trouble with lingering throat inflammation, and I got rid of that immediately, and my skin cleared up. I slept better. … Try it out and see how you feel. If you feel better after a week, try another week.
  • “'Bourne' Series Actor Franka Potente's Vegan Choice Changed Everything,” video interview with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (9 August 2017).