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She was the first actress considered for the role of Captain Kathryn Janeway in Star Trek: Raumschiff Voyager (1995), but French-Canadian actress Geneviève Bujold was cast instead, only to resign after two days of filming because she was not used to the demands of a weekly TV series. The role finally, and permanently, went to seasoned American actress Kate Mulgrew.

Runs a hotel in France.

Now known as Catherine Hays. (2000)

Through her German great-grandfather, she is a great-niece of King Louis XIV of France, Philippe II, Duke of Orléans, 7th Prime-Minister of France, and Franz I & II & III, 50th Holy Roman Emperor and 8th Grand-Duke of Tuscany and former Duke of Lorraine.

She originally planned to be a writer.

Despite spending childhood being in Europe and New York, many people are surprised to her her speak in a slightly clipped English accent. This was because she based her speaking style on actress Audrey Hepburn.

Originally retired from acting in 2004. She came out of retirement 16 years later, starting with the Netflix series Dracula (2020).

Had a brother named Peter Freiherr Schell von Bauschlott (1941-68).

Sister-in-law of Hildegard Knef.

Younger sister of Paul von Schell.

She has a passion for horse racing.