Anne Buydens, born Hannelore Marx on April 23, 1919 in Hannover, Germany, is a famous American philanthropist and film producer, famous for her relationship with the legendary actor Kirk Douglas is famous for his long and influential marriage.
Their union lasted from 1954 until his death in 2020, marking nearly seven years of their partnership. Buddens played an important role in both her husband’s personal and professional lives and is often cited as the guiding force behind his success.
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- Full name: Anne Bidens
- Date of birth: April 23, 1919
- Age as of 2024: 105 (died April 29, 2021)
- Gender: Female
- Place of birth: Hannover, Germany
- Nationality: United States
- Occupation: Philanthropist, film producer
- Height: 1.65 m (5 feet 5 inches)
- Parents: Siegfried Marx (father), Paula Marx (mother)
- Siblings: Mel Verbeek (sister)
- Spouse: Kirk Douglas (mated May 29, 1954 to February 5, 2020)
- Children: Peter Douglas, Eric Douglas (deceased)
- Relationship status: Widowed
- Religion: Converted to Judaism
- Ethnicity: German-Jewish ancestry
- Net worth: $60 million
early life and education
Anne Buydens is now remembered as an extraordinary person who lived to be 102 years old. She was born on April 23, 1919, and spent her early years in Hanover, a turbulent city in Europe. The daughter of Siegfried and Paula Marx, she experienced the challenges of growing up during the rise of the Nazi regime. After her parents divorced, she was sent to a boarding school in Switzerland, where she became fluent in several languages, including English, French and Italian.
As a teenager, Buydens moved to Belgium with her family, but due to the escalating dangers posed by the conflict, she fled to Paris during World War II. Her multilingual skills allowed her to find work in the film industry during this period. She started working as a film subtitle editor when German subtitles were needed for a Paris screening. After the war, she continued her career in film production and public relations.
Buddens eventually settled in Los Angeles, where she continued to pursue her passion for film while also being involved in philanthropy.
personal life
Anne Buydens met Kirk Douglas while working as a film publicist in Paris act of love. Their relationship started out as a professional relationship but quickly developed into a romantic one. They married on May 29, 1954, and had two sons, Peter Douglas and Eric Douglas. Eric sadly passed away from a drug overdose in 2004.
During their marriage, Biddens was known for supporting Douglas’s career while also maintaining his professional identity as a producer. She became a U.S. citizen in 1959 and later converted to Judaism when she renewed her wedding vows to Douglas on their 50th wedding anniversary.
Along with her husband, Buddens is deeply involved in charity work. Together they founded the Douglas Foundation, which has donated millions of dollars to a variety of causes, including children’s hospitals and arts organizations.
Profession
Anne Bidens has had a successful career as a film producer and publicist. She has been involved in several notable projects including Moulin Rougewhere she worked as a location scout. In addition to making things like wooden leg, musket and saber and deep rivershe played an important role in organizing events at the Cannes Film Festival.
Her work extends beyond production; she is also known for her philanthropic efforts focused on women’s health issues after surviving breast cancer. Based on her experiences, she co-founded the Women’s Cancer Research charity, which raises significant funds for cancer research.
Awards
- Inducted into the International Best Dressed Hall of Fame (1970)
- Jefferson Public Service Award (2003)
net worth
Anne Buydens’ net worth is estimated to be approximately $60 million. This wealth comes mainly from her successful filmmaking career and her late husband’s substantial income from his acting career.
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Anne Buydens died on April 29, 2021, just six days after celebrating her 102nd birthday at her home in Beverly Hills. She was buried at Westwood Village Memorial Park Cemetery next to her husband Kirk Douglas and their son Eric.
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film chronology
- wooden leg, musket and saber (1973) – Producer
- deep river (2009) – Executive Producer
- Kirk Douglas: Before I Forget (2009) – Co-Executive Producer
books
- Kirk and Annie: Letters of Love, Laughter, and a Lifetime in Hollywood (2017)
