The reason I stopped modeling was because I was not pleased with trying to portray something that is impossible to reach. Even when I do photo shoots now for films, I am just not interested in trying to look my best all the time anymore. That pursuit of an impossible perfection seems ridiculous to me now. I would rather show my vulnerabilities or my doubts than try to be something that no one is.

People always think I’m dainty when they meet me, but I’m really not. I’m very German – we’re not made out of sugar.

I made a French film called "Merry Christmas" which is a very European film. It's a World War I piece.

But quite honestly, personally, I was much more concerned - I mean, there's not much I can do about my appearance obviously other than spending four hours in hair and makeup.

Orlando's a really cool guy. They hired him for 'Lord of the Rings' out of drama school. He's very new at this still and doesn't have a lot of experience. So we were in this together and we've tried to help each other out. We felt very equal which was good.

I have a kind of boring personal life, to the paparazzi anyway, and I don't hang with the cool crowd.

I don't know about style. I know about my personal style.