As a child, she changed schools each year, as her mother constantly had to relocate to keep up with acting commitments.

By this time her acting career was flourishing, but her marriage to Steinberger ended shortly after the birth of their child.

In 1981, she met actor Herbert Herrmann [de], with whom she would have a thirteen-year relationship, producing one child, Christopher Kieling.

She has starred in numerous successful German television series, which she continues to do today, along with many film and theater appearances.

In 1995, she met and became involved with her current partner, Henry Dawidowicz, a corporate manager for a cosmetics company.