Why Diane Kruger’s Nude Troy Scene Appears in Director’s Cut

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Troy, a 2004 epic historical war drama film directed by Wolfgang Petersen, was widely criticized for its lack of historical accuracy.

Starring Diane Kruger as Helen of Sparta in one of her more high-profile roles to date, The Guardian called the movie a “historical travesty.”

Diane Kruger attends the premiere of "Troy" at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on May 10, 2004Diane Kruger attends the premiere of “Troy” at Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on May 10, 2004

Troy: Director’s Cut, which was was screened at the 57th Berlin International Film Festival on February 17, 2007, includes almost 30 minutes of extra footage that complete many parts of the storyline. Most film critics consider it superior to the original.

The Troy love scene between Helen and Paris was reframed in the director's cut to include more nudity of Diane KrugerThe Troy love scene between Helen and Paris was reframed in the director’s cut to include more nudity of Diane Kruger

The director’s cut is famous for a love scene between Helen of Sparta and Paris, Prince of Troy (portrayed by Orlando Bloom) that was reframed to include more nudity of Diane Kruger and closeups of her breasts. The love scene between Achilles (Brad Pitt) and Briseis (Rose Byrne) was also extended.

Thanks to her sex scene in Troy, the German actress was ranked Number 50 on the Maxim Hot 100 Women of 2005.

Diane Kruger attends the launch of the Balmain x H&M collectionDiane Kruger attends the launch of the Balmain x H&M collection on October 20, 2015, at 23 Wall Street in New York City

Not many celebrities can pull off head-to-toe velvet, but it looks like Diane Kruger can. In October 2015, the “Troy” actress looked stunning at the Balmain x H&M launch party at 23 Wall Street in New York City.

Diane wore black velvet pants and a matching top paired with dark green chandelier earrings and caged sandal booties.

Diane Kruger wears several pieces from the new Balmain x H&M collection as she attends its launchDiane Kruger wears several pieces from the new Balmain x H&M collection as she attends its launch

All her pieces are from — you guessed it — the highly anticipated Balmain x H&M collection.

Balmain x H&M Pants, Top and EarringsBalmain x H&M Pants, $129.00, Top, $99.00 and Earrings, $34.99 (in H&M stores on November 5, 2015)

The black and gold peep-toe booties seem to be a popular pick among the celebrities who attended the launch. We also spotted the same pair on Ellie Goulding.

Balmain x H&M Caged Sandals, $199.00 (in stores on November 5)

Balmain x H&M Caged Sandals

Another pair we look forward to seeing in stores is this gorgeous pair of beaded booties.

Balmain x H&M Booties, $TBD (in stores on November 5)

Balmain x H&M Booties

Are you as excited as we are to get your hands on this collection?

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