Had an illegitimate son, Benedikt Johann Percy, with British journalist
Ralph Izzard.
German leading lady of stage and films who first performed as a member
of Berlin's Deutsches Theater under legendary director Max Reinhardt.
In the 30s and 40s Hoppe had many contacts with Nazi elitism and was an
infrequent dinner guest of Adolf Hitler. Her career managed to survive
the Nazi regime.
Grew up on her father's estate "Felsenhagen" in Mecklenburg.
Considered Germany's best paid actress until the end of World War
II.