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Devrim Lingnau as Empress Elisabeth

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Devrim Lingnau IRL

Wow! She couldn't look more stunning—or more different than Elisabeth (who was known for her miles-long hair).

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Philip Froissant as Emperor Franz

Here's Philip Froissant as Emperor Franz Joseph, who falls in love amid the stress of war and revolution.

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Philip Froissant IRL

Yes ❤️

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Melika Foroutan as Princess Sophie

Melika Foroutan plays Emperor Franz's domineering mother, who definitely is not thrilled by Elisabeth's wild ways.

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Melika Foroutan IRL

Need to know where this dress is from, thanks.

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Johannes Nussbaum as Maximilian

Maximilian is Emperor Franz's "bad boy" brother, and he's played impeccably by Johannes Nussbaum.

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Johannes Nussbaum IRL

If your Tinder photo doesn't involve a jaunty scarf, don't swipe on me.

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Almila Bagriacik as Leontine Von Apafi

Can we all agree that Almila Bagriacik's Leontine is one of the best characters on this show? She joins Elisabeth's fleet of ladies-in-waiting but is a secret revolutionary who is part of a plot to assassinate the monarchy.

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Almila Bagriacik IRL

Cast her in everything immediately!

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Elisa Schlott as Helene

Elisa Schlott plays Elisabeth's older sister Helene, who was supposed to marry Franz before he fell for Sisi. Naturally, she got a dramatic haircut to express her feels. We've all been there.

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Elisa Schlott IRL

Her real-life short hair? Much cuter.

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Jördis Triebel as Princess Ludovika

Jördis Triebel plays Elisabeth's mother, who is shocked and horrified when Franz picks Sisi as a bride over Helene.

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Jördis Triebel IRL

She showed up to The Empress's Berlin premiere looking stunning.

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Svenja Jung as Louise

Meet Louise, Franz's former mistress who is very much not over her former man.

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Svenja Jung IRL

Believe it's called main character energy.

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Hanna Hilsdorf as Amalia

Hanna Hilsdorf plays Amalia, one of Elisabeth's ladies-in-waiting who becomes increasingly suspicious of Leontine.

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Hanna Hilsdorf IRL

The lack of hair coif changes everything.

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Wiebke Puls as Sofia Esterházy-Liechtenstein

Sofia Esterházy-Liechtenstein is pretty much Elisabeth's babysitter once she becomes Empress, and Wiebke Puls does an amazing (and slightly scary) job playing her.

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Wiebke Puls IRL

And she seems looks so nice IRL!

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