Valerie Pachner

Valerie Pachner, born June 26, 1987, out of Wels, Austria—yeah, you might've seen her on screen and thought, "Dang, who is she?" She’s one of those actors who just slips right into a role and makes you forget you’re watching a performance at all. Take "A Hidden Life" from 2019. Pachner absolutely nailed the emotional turmoil of Franziska Jägerstätter, a woman torn apart by love, war, and a husband who refuses to back down against the Nazis. Heavy stuff, but she brings this insane mix of strength and vulnerability—you feel every ounce of it. And then there’s "Der Boden unter den Füßen" (or "The Ground Beneath My Feet," if your German’s rusty). Valerie plays Lola, a workaholic corporate consultant spiraling through anxiety, secrets, and the whole mess of mental health issues. It’s not just another drama—she pulls you right into Lola’s head, all fast-paced chaos and raw emotion. You’re rooting for her, even when she’s making terrible life choices. Let’s not forget "The King's Man" from 2021, where she jumps into the whole action-espionage scene. She’s not just some background character, either—she holds her own with the big stars, all while rocking that early 20th-century vibe. From European indie flicks to Hollywood blockbusters, Pachner’s range is wild. You can tell she’s got chops, whether she’s carrying a film on her back or mixing it up in a big-budget ensemble. Honestly, if you haven’t watched her yet, you’re missing out.