Her family background is a blend of cultures and perspectives that influenced her career:
: Krieps grew up in a household where several languages were spoken. Her father is Luxembourgish and her mother is German. She often describes her relationship with languages poetically: Luxembourgish is her father's language, German is her mother's, French is the language of her "heart," and English is the language of her "head". Her family background is a blend of cultures
Vicky’s grandfather, , was a prominent Luxembourgish politician and a member of the Luxembourg Resistance during World War II. The Grandfather: Robert Krieps : Her father, Bob
In 2022, Vicky Krieps gained significant attention for her performance in , where she portrayed Empress Elisabeth of Austria. Off-screen, the Luxembourgish actress has a compelling family history deeply rooted in European resistance and social activism. The Grandfather: Robert Krieps managed the Luxembourg Film Fund
: Her father, Bob Krieps, managed the Luxembourg Film Fund, which exposed her to the arts early on, though she initially resisted the "Hollywood machine" to maintain her personal integrity.
