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Dutch celebrities who've made it big in Germany

Susanne Spröer, Kristina Reymann-Schneider / ctApril 7, 2016

Though the accent rings strange in German ears, the Dutch are well-loved in Germany for their open-mindedness. That love has helped a number of Dutch performers be richly rewarded with celebrity status in Germany.

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Woman in traditional Dutch outfit holding block of cheese, Copyright: Imago/Peter Widmann
Image: Imago/Peter Widmann

As Germany and the Netherlands celebrate 65 years of diplomatic ties, we take a look at some of the Dutch celebrities, artists and performers who've shot to fame in Germany.

Childstars, opera singers, TV hosts - you name it, the Dutch have exported a number of famous personalities that have helped shape Germany's cultural landscape. Click through the photo gallery to see if there are any names and faces you recognize.