Veerle Baetens is a Belgian actress and singer

 Veerle Baetens is a Belgian actress and singer who has achieved international recognition for her work in film, television, and theater

Veerle Baetens was born on January 24, 1978, in Brasschaat, Belgium.

She began her acting career in theater, performing in productions such as "The Little Prince" and "The Cherry Orchard."

Baetens gained widespread acclaim for her role as Elise in the Belgian television series "Code 37" (2009-2012), for which she won a Best Actress award at the International Emmy Awards.

She also starred in the Belgian film "The Broken Circle Breakdown" (2012), which received critical acclaim and was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

In addition to acting, Baetens is also a singer and has released several albums with her band, Dallas.

Baetens has won several awards throughout her career, including two Ensors (Belgian film awards) for Best Actress and a Prix d'Interprétation Féminine at the Cannes Film Festival for her role in "Alabama Monroe" (the French title for "The Broken Circle Breakdown").

She has also been nominated for a European Film Award and a Magritte Award (Belgian film award).

Baetens is married to actor and filmmaker Benoît Poelvoorde.

Her estimated net worth is currently around $3 million USD.

Baetens is known for her passion for animal welfare and has been involved with several animal rights organizations