Chloë Sevigny facts for kids
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Chloë Sevigny
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Sevigny at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival
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Chloe Stevens Sevigny
November 18, 1974 |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1992–present |
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Siniša Mačković
(m. 2020) |
| Children | 1 |
| Awards | Full list |
Chloë Sevigny (born November 18, 1974) is an American actress. She is well-known for her roles in independent films. These are often movies made outside of big Hollywood studios. Chloë has won several awards, including a Golden Globe Award, and was even nominated for an Academy Award.
After finishing high school, Chloë started working as a model. She also appeared in music videos for bands like Sonic Youth. This helped her become known as an "it girl" in the fashion world. In 1995, she made her first movie, Kids. She quickly became a popular actress in independent films during the late 1990s. A big moment in her career was playing Lana Tisdel in the movie Boys Don't Cry (1999). For this role, she was nominated for an Academy Award For Best Supporting Actress.
Throughout the 2000s, Chloë acted in many independent films. These included American Psycho (2000) and Dogville (2003). From 2006 to 2011, she played Nicolette Grant in the HBO TV series Big Love. This role earned her a Golden Globe Award in 2010 for Best Supporting Actress. She also appeared in bigger movies like David Fincher's Zodiac (2007). On TV, she had roles in Portlandia (2013), American Horror Story, and Bloodline (2015–2017). In 2024, she was in the Netflix series Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
Chloë Sevigny also started directing films in 2016 with her short film Kitty. Her third short film, White Echo, was even shown at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Besides acting and directing, she also works in fashion design. Her unique and alternative fashion sense has made her a style icon.
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Early life and education
Chloë Stevens Sevigny was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, on November 18, 1974. She has an older brother named Paul. Her mother is Polish-American, and her father was of French-Canadian heritage. Chloë and her brother grew up in Darien, Connecticut. Their family was Catholic. Her father worked hard so they could live in a safe neighborhood.
As a child, Chloë was diagnosed with scoliosis, which is a curve in the spine. She often spent summers at theater camp, acting in plays. She went to Darien High School. During high school, she sometimes babysat actor Topher Grace. Chloë described herself as a "loner" and enjoyed skateboarding and sewing her own clothes.
Career
Early modeling and film roles
As a teenager, Chloë would sometimes take the train from Darien to Manhattan. In 1992, when she was 17, a fashion editor from Sassy magazine noticed her unique style. She was asked to model for the magazine and later became an intern. She also modeled for X-Girl, a fashion label, and appeared in a music video for Sonic Youth.
In 1993, at age 19, Chloë moved to Brooklyn and worked as a seamstress. She met writer and director Harmony Korine in 1993. They became good friends, and this led to her being cast in the independent film Kids (1995). Her performance in the movie was praised.
After Kids, Chloë appeared in other independent films. These included Trees Lounge (1996) and I Shot Andy Warhol (1996). She also starred in and helped design costumes for Gummo (1997), directed by Harmony Korine. Chloë has said that Gummo is one of her favorite projects. She then acted in the thriller Palmetto (1998) and had a main role in The Last Days of Disco (1998).
Breakthrough with Boys Don't Cry
Chloë was cast in the drama Boys Don't Cry (1999). The movie was highly praised by critics and did well at the box office. Chloë's acting in the film was widely celebrated. This role earned her nominations for both an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She won several other awards for her performance.
After Boys Don't Cry, Chloë appeared in the experimental film Julien Donkey-Boy (1999). She also had a small part in A Map of the World (1999). In 2000, she played a supporting role in American Psycho. Chloë also appeared in the TV film If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000).
In 2002, she starred in the French thriller Demonlover, where she had to learn her lines in French. Around 2002, Chloë started working with her friend Tara Subkoff on a fashion label called Imitation of Christ. She was the creative director for this line. In 2003, Chloë had a role in Lars von Trier's film Dogville, alongside Nicole Kidman. She also reunited with her Boys Don't Cry co-star Peter Sarsgaard in the film Shattered Glass (2003).
Television success and fashion
In 2006, Chloë began a five-season run on the HBO TV series Big Love. She played Nicolette Grant, the second wife in a family of fundamentalist Mormon polygamists. Chloë also appeared in her first big-budget movie, Zodiac (2007), directed by David Fincher.
In 2007, the French fashion brand Chloé announced that Chloë Sevigny would be a model for their new perfume. Chloë also launched a clothing collection for Opening Ceremony in 2009. In January 2010, she won a Golden Globe award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Big Love.
While starring in Big Love, Chloë also appeared in two independent comedy films in 2010: Barry Munday and Mr. Nice. She also provided a voice part in the documentary film Beautiful Darling (2010). The final season of Big Love aired in March 2011.
Recent television and directing
In 2012, Chloë starred in the British miniseries Hit & Miss. She also appeared in episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and in two seasons of American Horror Story.
Chloë also had roles in other TV shows. She was a guest star in Portlandia and had a role in The Mindy Project. In 2014, she starred in the crime drama Those Who Kill.
In March 2015, it was announced that Chloë would return to American Horror Story for its fifth season, Hotel. That same year, she also starred in the Netflix series Bloodline. In 2015, Chloë published a picture book about her life. She also appeared in Tara Subkoff's film #Horror.
In 2016, Chloë appeared in the horror film Antibirth. She also reunited with the director and actresses from The Last Days of Disco for the film Love & Friendship. Both films were shown at the Sundance Film Festival in 2016. She continued her role in Bloodline for its third and final season.
Chloë made her directing debut in 2016 with the short film Kitty. This film was chosen to close the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. Later in 2016, she directed her second short film, Carmen.
In 2018, Chloë starred as Lizzie Borden in the film Lizzie. She also appeared in The True Adventures of Wolfboy and starred in Jim Jarmusch's comedy horror film The Dead Don't Die (2019). Her third short film, White Echo, also competed at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival.
In 2019 and 2022, Chloë appeared in the Netflix show Russian Doll. In 2023, she was a guest star in the Peacock show Poker Face. In 2020, Chloë starred in We Are Who We Are, a limited series on HBO.
In 2024, Chloë appeared in a Charli XCX music video called "360". She also starred as socialite C. Z. Guest in the TV series Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and as Kitty Menendez in the Netflix drama Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story.
Fashion icon
Chloë Sevigny has been considered a fashion icon for a long time. She often appears on both best- and worst-dressed lists. Throughout her career, she has modeled for famous designers like Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton, and H&M. Even before she became an actress, she was known for her unique style. Her interest in fashion has also led her to become a respected fashion designer.
Political views
Chloë Sevigny supported Senator Bernie Sanders for President in both the 2016 and 2020 elections.
Personal life
Chloë Sevigny married Siniša Mačković on March 9, 2020. They welcomed their son on May 2, 2020. She is Catholic and attends church.
Filmography
Accolades
See also
In Spanish: Chloë Sevigny para niños
