Hanne Jacobsen Biography

Celebrity not only gets themselves in media but also the concerns on their family & especially their loved ones. In a similar fashion, Danish born-actress and choreographer Hanne Jacobsen became the media limelight as the significant other of "The Hunt", "Casino Royale" and "Hannibal" actor Mads Mikkelsen; they are married for more than 2 decades. Together, the duo is parents to 2 children as well.

Mads Mikkelsen's Wife Janne Jacobsen Age & Height 

Hanne Jacobsen was born in Denmark on January 13, 1961. As of May 2021, she is 60 years old -- 5 years older than her husband Mads Mikkelsen. Jacobsen stands 5 feet 4 inches tall while her spouse Mads has a height of 6 feet (183 cm).

Little is out about the Danish choreographer's family, except she is the only child of her parents.

Professional Career

Janne Jacobsen worked as a choreographer for on-screen projects, which is how she met her future beau Mads. As a cast in TV series, she made her debut in 1994 in Alletiders jul, which followed her brief screen time in Alletiders nisse (1995) and Pyrus i alletiders eventyr (2000). 

While her credits as a choreographer include Olsen-bandens første kup (1999, TV series), Det glade vanvid (2002, TV film), and TV akademiet (2004, TV series).

Wife of Danish Actor Mads Mikkelsen

Hanne Jacobsen is perhaps most well known for being the wife of the eminent Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen. Mikkelsen is considered perhaps the greatest Danish import to Hollywood and one of the best and most versatile actors period in the world.

Mikkelsen is known for his performances as the main antagonist, Le Chiffre, in the 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale; his 2012 Cannes Film Festival Best Actor Award-winning performance as Lucas, a high school teacher accused of sexual assault of a minor in the Danish drama film The Hunt; and as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a cannibalistic serial killer / forensic psychologist on NBC's Hannibal.         

Before he became a world-renowned film and television actor,  Mikkelsen was a gymnast and a professional dancer trained at the illustrious Swedish ballet academy, Balettakademien in Gothenburg.

When Did They Marry?

It was during both's career struggle phase in the 80s, Hanne and Mads met and fell in love. They started dating in 1987 and tied the knot some thirteen years later, on December 2, 2000. 

Mother of Two Children

Hanne and Mads have two children together: daughter Viola Jacobsen Mikkelsen (born in 1992) and son Carl Jacobsen Mikkelsen (born in 1997). Hanne often mentions her children on her Instagram (@hannemj) with over 7K followers. She is a dog person and owns a Barbet named Messi.

As reported, her son Carl serves in the Danish army.

The family resides primarily in Copenhagen, Denmark but also spends time at their home on the Spanish island of Mallorca.       

What is Hanne Jacobsen's Net Worth?

Hanne Jacobsen is unofficially believed to possess a net worth of around $1 million. Her wealth is attributed to a variety of different sources including her time as a choreographer and her brief on-screen acting career.

Her husband, Mads, however, has an estimated net worth of $14 million in 2021. The figure is representative of his eminence as a film and television actor with acclaimed roles in blockbusters like 2006's $600 million-grossing Casino Royale, 2016's billion-dollar-grossing Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and $677 million-grossing Doctor Strange.