Carice van Houten is, without a doubt, my favorite actress. She first captured my admiration in the electrifying Dutch film Black Book,directed by the legendary Paul Verhoeven. It’s a cinematic masterpiece that showcased the full spectrum of her talent—acting, singing, and even dancing. And yes, she looked absolutely stunning throughout, including in her daring nude scenes, which were integral to the story.
Life after 2006 wasn’t all glitz and glamour for Carice. Fame brought its challenges, including dealing with stalkers and the complexities of her personal life. During Black Book, sparks flew between her and co-star Sebastian Koch. Their romance was passionate but short-lived, as the distance between her home in Amsterdam and his in Berlin proved too much. Secretly, I hoped I might have a chance to step in—but alas, that wasn’t meant to be. Instead, Carice found love with Australian actor Guy Pearce. While they keep a low profile, they share a son, Monty. She used to share glimpses of him on social media (carefully protecting his identity), but even those updates have stopped, likely out of security concerns.
Now approaching 50, Carice stands at a crossroads where many actresses face an uncertain future. But I believe she still has plenty of magic left to offer. She’s going to begin production shortly on a UK film. While I never cared much for her role in Game of Thrones,her depth and versatility as an actress have never wavered. In a perfect world, I’d cast her in a million films. She’s long dreamed of playing Greta Garbo, and I hope she gets that chance before time runs out.
Carice isn’t just a brilliant actress; she’s also a gifted singer. Her album See You on the Ice, co-produced by my friend Ken Stringfellow, is a beautiful testament to her musical talent. And let’s not forget her haunting rendition of “100 Years From Today” on the Black Book soundtrack. She also made memorable appearances in films like Race, where she portrayed Hitler’s cinematographer, Lini Riefenstahl and Valkyrie, as Tom Cruise’s onscreen wife.
Carice is a rare gem—a true talent who has managed to stay grounded despite the chaos of fame. While her career seems quieter these days, I’m holding out hope for a big comeback. She deserves to shine on screen again, and I’ll be cheering her on every step of the way.
Update: I have some very sad news and that is that Carice and her husband Guy Pearce have decided to split the sheets. In many ways that not so surprising considering that their entertainment careers go in two different directions and that requires them to be a part a great deal of the time. As we know that is not good for any marriage, but the question is about their little boy Monty. I know he’s gonna have a tough time being only with one parent at a time, and hopefully both parents will go out of their way to share love and custody for this little guy.
There is however good to be, and that is I have a chance to get next to Carice! However, the chances of that are far less than me winning the Powerball lottery twice in a row.
In any event, I wish Carice the very best. She’s got a long life ahead of her and lots of exciting films that I hope to see her in soon. .
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