During her marriage to pop photographer William Rutten she went through life under the name Nance Rutten, but reassumed her maiden name after their divorce.
Suffers from Crohn's disease.
Mother of a boy named Robin (b. January 12th 2009). Father is Pico van Sytzama.
Started as the female lead singer of Twenty4seven (biggest European hit: "I can't stand it") Later she went solo as "Nance". her biggest hit up to date: "Kiss it".