Mads Mikkelsen's Wife Hanne:' It's me who won Mads' 

Hey guys, I translated the whole interview. It took me forever, so I hope you'll enjoy :) Interviewer's intro: 'Much has happened since they met each other on the dance floor 25 years ago. Actor Mads Mikkelsen is now a star world-wide: He has won the golden Palm at the Cannes Film Festival, additionally he has changed hairstyles and costumes countless of times for all his different roles. Thankfully he has never replaced his wife Hanne who's the mother of their two children. Interviewer: Welcome Hanne Jacobsen. You were with Mads in Cannes when Thomas Vinterberg showed the movie 'Jagten' (The hunt) but you weren't with him some days ago when he won the golden palm. Where were you? Hanne: I was home in the kitchen, looking at the television, nearly dying from nervousness. I didn't think he'd win it. I didn't want to travel, and Viola (the daughter of Mads and Hanne) is studying for her final exams. That's why i didn't go with him. But then when his name was called and I saw how scared Mads was, I was thinking 'oh no I should have been with him! Interviewer That's fantastic!... let's go 25 years back in time. I said that you two met each other on the dance floor. But how exactly did you meet each other? Hanne: We were both dancers in 1987. I met him at an audition for "La Cage aux folles" at Aarhus theater. We were both in relationships at the time, but we fell in love. I looked at him and thought: he's the man in my life Interviewer: And it has lasted 25 years so far. So much has happened in Mads's career since then. As his wife you've seen so many different sides of Mads. Let's have a look at some of his different roles. I want to hear his wife's reaction to this. Here's a clip from 'De grønne slagtere' (The green butchers). How did you feel about your husband coming home like this for many months? Hanne: I remember him calling home from the set saying: Hanne they cut my hair, I look a little weird. I remember thinking 'Well it can't be that bad' but then he came home and I saw it and burst out 'That Mads! you'll be wearing a cap!' and then he slept with the cap on for six weeks, because i couldn't look at that hair. Interviewer: Let's take a look at 'Pusher 1. He wasn't that famous back then. Do you remember this?' Hanne: Yeah handsome guy! (said with a bit of sarcasm ;-)) We lived in Hellerup at the time (high-class district/suburb of Copenhagen) He brought our little daughter to kindergarten, and everyone stared at him. I just tried to smile and be like 'He's a good guy, he really is'. Interviewer: hahah 'RESPECT' was written at the back of his head. I heard the police stopped him really often? Hanne: Yes he was stopped by the police every second day. He had to show his ID because they thought he was a troublemaker from the city. Interviewer: They should've known who they stopped back then. Hanne: Yeah they didn't know. Interviewer: We also have a clip from Clash of the titans. I remember watching this. He also went to Cannes back then and I remember thinking 'Well what's he looking like!?' Hanne: I think he's hot here, I actually think he looks pretty handsome. Interviewer: I've heard that you also really like him in James Bond as Le Chiffre. Hanne: Yes I think he's hot as Le Chiffre, but maybe that's just me..? compared to his role in the green butchers and Pusher! Interviewer: Which Mads do you prefer? there're so many different roles. Hanne: Well that's a hard question.. But Mads isn't all these roles. I met him when he was 20 and I was 24, and I'm so proud of Mads. He's so generous and a fantastic actor. I think i'm allowed to say this even though i live in this tiny country: I think he's the best actor in the world. He's the best dad and the best husband. Interviewer: But Hanne, I guess it must be hard sometimes.. He's really famous now. Not just here, but all over the world. He's a handsome guy, and people aren't afraid to shout it out loud. Don't you ever get jealous? Hanne: No. I think it's lovely. I just straighten up and think 'Yeah that's the man I scored. It makes me happy and proud. What if somebody said 'uurgh why did you choose him? he's filthy. Interviewer: He's often far away from home, that comes with the job and the success. How do you deal with this? Hanne: Mads is away from home in periods. He might be gone for 3 months, and then home for 4. But when he's home he really IS home. So I actually think that he's more at home with me and the kids than many other fathers who work 8am to 4pm every day. Interviewer: There must be many benefits also. You are with him for many of those exciting adventures. I've found a picture from the premiere of James bond in England where you got to meet queen Elisabeth. Were you with him there? Hanne: Yes. We had to eat mints to prevent bad breath, we had to wash our hands and we were told not to talk to her. He should bow. I should curtsy. We practiced at the hotel. I was really excited. I'm good at making curtsies, cause i used to be a dancer. I was so ready but when we finally got to meet the queen, I was placed right behind Mads, and I was told to look only at the floor or at the back of his head. I never got to curtsy for the queen. That wasn't nice (said with a smile ;-)) Interviewer: Well you still got closer to the queen than most of us ever will come.. How much do you talk about his job at home? Hanne: Not very much. At home we're just Hanne and Mads and Carl and Viola. But I'm still with him from the sideline when deciding which roles he'll take. It has to fit in with our family life. Interviewer: You quitted your own career as a choreographer 5 years ago. That was your choice. Why did you do that? Hanne: Well I looked at Mads after his succes with 'Rejseholdet' (Unit one) and I didn't want to be the sulky wife who tells her husband to do the dishes when he comes home tired. So I decided to relax a little, and it has been fantastic. I love to be at home, and I don't feel like I've been sacrificing my own career at all. I've had my time as a dancer, and it was a great time. Interviewer: And you still look happy. Hanne: I really am. Interviewer: Mads Mikkelsen must be really happy that you're his wife. Hanne: Thank you, you're so sweet. Interviewer: Thank you for coming. Hanne: Thank you for inviting me.

it's so great that he's not with someone half his age.

She's just as sweet as her husband. She seems like a wonderful person and I'm glad Mads found his happiness with her. :)

This is the reason millions are attracted to him, he is not just handsome but he has integrity, look how happy his wife is and she also has sacrificed a lot an she is not even sad but proud of him and this shows how much he loves her and she knows it which has led her to make such a sacrifice which she doesnt think it is. I am really happy for these two, their love for each other is immense, their family perfect, I really wish them a lifetime of happiness.

This shows that Mads is a normal man Aka verry handsome but has got integrity and values with a wonderful wife perhaps Hollywood actors should take note ?

What a beautiful couple! She is simply stunning! And you can see how happy and relaxing he is everytime Hanne is by his side! I wish nothing but happines to this beautiful family!

I'm madly in love with Mads and now I see why he's been with her since before I was even born. She's so wholesome and her voice is so beautiful.

by far, I've never envy someone or something in the fucking universe more than I envy her, good luck girl, that man is frikin goooooorgeous

Don't mind me, just crying over jealousy. 😭

I wish i could have a guy like him

I know this family personally as I've known their daughter I've met Mads mikkelsen & his lovely wife what a beautiful family they're

Gee, I think she is exactly what Mr. Mikkelsen would be attracted to.. She appears to have intelligence, natural beauty and poise. I can't see him with some silicone pumped up, peroxide blonde from Hollywood. Men, like him, disdain that kind of exaggerated so called beauty.....

He is very lucky to have this beautiful woman as his wife.

She is a very elegant, stunning, and lovely lady. I really could see why they fall in love with each other. Lovely people deserves to be with lovely people. I'm very happy they are each other's spouse💚

She looks her age! How honestly refreshing.

Thanks, LMoneL for translating this interview, as it was insightful and very interesting to hear what Mads' wife had to say about him and their life together. However, she seem to be a lovely person and just as unpretentious and down to earth as her husband, and I also think he's the greatest actor in the world, as well as being my Favorite Actor! I would love to meet him one day, or even get an autographed picture would be nice - I'll keep hope alive! :-)

lucky lady!

to be the woman of Mads... gosh... ♥

Mads and Hanne seem a very wonderful person, I wish for happiness for their family =)

I hope they never divorce live happily ever after with their family

i am so jealous of this woman it hurts

I love him and his wife so much 😭❤️

I belive him being married to a women his own age is part his charm. It make me think real lasting love do exist. His gorgeous but to see him love his wife his kids the way he is with his friends, reporters and fans ...just perfect❤

I hope they are both happy in their relationship, I wish the best for Mads and his family!

Thanks LMoneL for translating this for all of us!... Hanne is beautiful and lovely, and certainly a great person to have such a success in it's personal life with Mads and her kids.

I am so happy for her She seems nice and if anyone deserves that fine piece of man it should be someone who really loves him. Can I just ask people not to be bitter? Lets be frank, the most you would get from Mads is an autograph and maybe a hug. There is no reason to hate on his beautiful, kind wife just because you don't have what you probably cant aspire to anyway.

i love this couple.. they used to dance together *swooon*

I am insanely envious.

I'm not jealous. You're jealous. *screams internally*

Lucky woman and so sweet

Alright, a bit more. They met in Århus at a theather in 1987, where they were both dancers. They were both in relationships with other people at the time, but fell head over heels in love. She says she knew instantly he was the one.

UGHHH, THEY ARE JUST GOALS.

I need to get out of America one of these days. Just so much out there on the other side of the World that I wish I could see. The Pyramids, Stonehenge, the monks in Belgium that brew such fine beer, etc., etc. Ugh.

couple goals

a version with English subtitles, pretty please!

Love like that is inspiring.

Ela é linda e carismática, formam um lindo casal❤

BEST COUPLE EVEEERRRRR

Damn. They both scored. Score! ;-P

really i just wanted to see what mads' wife was like. hard to tell since it's in danish and i can't speak danish. still she's pretty and seems personable. she reminds me of sting's wife.

Hey can you put some English subtitles please?

Could somebody PLEEEEEAAAAASE translate this interview?

Wow, she's beautiful

is there english translation?

Skøn og overskudsagtig! :-)

She's so gorgeous

Amber: I agree 100% with you.

She looks like a nice woman....but i envy her!!!!😁😪😁

Sería mucho pedir una traducción al español ??

They're talking about Mads winning the palms d'or, and her reaction too it. She says she didn't think he would win, and looking at him he looked very scared. I'm already sick of translating, sorry.

Hvor er hun dog en sød dame og de virker somom de har et rigtig godt ægteskab.Både hende og mads er så søde

It seems like they have a good marriage, though somewhat unconventional by some people's standards. I just watched the video of Mads receiving the award in Cannes...and I would have to be on my deathbed to miss such an important night of my husband's life. He looked exceptionally beautiful and vulnerable...he paused for a second like he was waiting for something. That was where the kiss from his wife was supposed to be...but, instead, the blonde sitting next to him was all to happy to give him a stabilizing hug before he went on stage. Girl...you better know what you got!!

Is there any generous danish person who can just add some subtitles to that video plzzz!

I wish there were English subtitles 🙆‍♀️

Darn, I was hoping I'd be able to pick up some words, but I can't understand any of it.

D'Awww they look alike!

I am hearing it in danish, where is the translation please?

Translation! I wish they had a translate button!

Danish is funny to listen to :D

haha I don't understand ANYTHING but she seems to be really nice! Good for them :)

I'M...SO fucking jealous right now...😂😂 AAAAAAA

Watching this shows me how good Mads actually speaks English

I wish i know danish!!!!

I didn't get a damn thing :( all I know is that she's the luckiest person in the univers :))))))))))))

You’re the winner😀.Regard

Although I didn't really understand much about what they were talking about, I think Hanne does deserve Mads Mikkelsen. Why couldn't he be my dad, DAMN IT!!!

She looks like Shania Twain!

Que sorte a dela.

Please somebody translate this.

Yes, too bad. Maybe someone could subtitle it :P

@Jelloxox An American thing to do? It has nothing to do with being American! Men everywhere go for what they want... Not just what everyone says or expects them to because of their nationality! Oh and by the way, my dad is three years YOUNGER than my mom. And he's an American.

They're destinied to be an ideal couple...

lucky woman 😥😍♥🤘

Det er godt og skønt. Jeg er sudansisk men jeg har lært dansk og jeg elsker at snakke dansk. Selvom der ikke perfect

OMG this is Mads`s wife?

Lol, also: he had to cut his hair for a movie (see 02:10 ) and she hated it so much she made him wear a hat for 6 weeks straight, even sleeping with it.

She reminds me Dana Delany, beautiful...

Lucky woman!

Mads makes women mad

Oh heavens!!!! We need a translator... *bites nails*

translation please

Gotta be real tough… to be his wife… all his adoring fans…. That was a while ago….

Why did I find this video? Get out of my bubble!!

maybe you should help us out here..

Friend of Wattana K. Who Used his Computer... Hehehe!!!!

she's so fucking lucky... i wish i could be that fucking lucky

It's weird to see so many comments in english, on a danish video ;) To bad you don't understand what they're saying ;P lol, JK.

Roses are read and violets are blue The title's in English, the video should too.

She looks like Shania Twain and Diane Lane had a lesbian baby...lol

about what???)))hmmmm

Lol the weird thing is that they struggle whit they'r own words, Even the Danish people cant speak proper danish : p

kamelåså

Subs would be só great :x

Learn danish instead of eating danish .-)

1:12 god stavefejl.

can someone sub this ? please ?

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She got a younger man that could get any younger women being hot and famous shes def won the bag.

He's not very, very handsome like Arnold Vosloo my first love but he is cute in his own way. I don't like his teeth and he's a smoker from what I've seen. But yes his wife Hanne has a great body for a lady her age and yes I agree that at least this man did'nt marry someone half his age. He seems genuine.

I am jelous of this woman too, because he is a man so lovely and full of sexinness besides he is a real and a super actor my God. I love him. She is interesant but never pretty, and he is interesant and with a great personality and sexy and with that incredible face and lips and all the things that have a desire man