Paz de la Huerta facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Paz de la Huerta
Paz de la Huerta at the 2009 Toronto International Film Festival
Born	María de la Paz Elizabeth Sofía Adriana de la Huerta y Bruce (1984-09-03) September 3, 1984 (age 40) New York City, New York, U.S.
Occupation	Actress model painter
Years active	1998–present

Paz de la Huerta (born September 3, 1984) is an American actress, model, and painter. Her full name is María de la Paz Elizabeth Sofía Adriana de la Huerta y Bruce. She started her career as a model when she was a teenager. Later, she appeared in movies like The Cider House Rules (1999) and A Walk to Remember (2002).

She also had a main role in the art film Enter the Void (2007). From 2010 to 2011, she played Lucy Danziger in the HBO TV series Boardwalk Empire. She also starred in the horror movie Nurse 3D (2013).

Early Life and Family Background

Paz de la Huerta grew up in New York City with her mother and older sister. They lived in the SoHo area of Lower Manhattan. Her father was a nobleman from Spain. His name was Íñigo de la Huerta y Ozores. Her mother's name is Judith Bruce.

Paz went to Saint Ann's School in Brooklyn, New York. She was classmates with future fashion designer Zac Posen. She also attended a performing arts camp called Buck's Rock. During high school, she spent her summers in Spain with her father.

Acting and Modeling Career

First Roles and Early Success

Paz de la Huerta started her film career with a small part in the movie The Object of My Affection in 1998. The next year, she appeared in The Cider House Rules. In this movie, she acted alongside famous actors like Michael Caine and Charlize Theron.

In 2002, she was in A Walk to Remember. This was a romantic drama movie about growing up. It was based on a book by Nicholas Sparks.

Key Roles and TV Series

In 2007, Paz de la Huerta got the role of Linda in the film Enter the Void. This movie was set in the bright, neon-lit nightclubs of Tokyo. The director, Gaspar Noé, found her after auditions in New York City.

The next year, she had a supporting role in the comedy Choke (2008). This movie was based on a book by Chuck Palahniuk. In 2009, she also appeared in Jim Jarmusch's mystery film The Limits of Control.

In 2010, Paz de la Huerta joined the cast of the HBO series Boardwalk Empire. This show was set in Atlantic City during the Prohibition era. She played Lucy Danziger, who was a former dancer. She returned for the second season of the show. She later left the series to focus on other projects.

In July 2011, Paz de la Huerta took on the main role of Abby Russell in the horror film Nurse 3D. She also had a supporting role in the Canadian horror film The Editor in 2014. In 2015, she appeared as herself in Louis Theroux's documentary My Scientology Movie.

The next year, she played Pepper in the drama film Bare. She acted opposite Dianna Agron in this movie. The film first showed at the Tribeca Film Festival in April 2015.

Art and Painting

Paz de la Huerta started painting when she was a child. In July 2024, she showed her artwork at a gallery in Paris. The exhibition was called "El Vallé de Lagrimas," which means "The Valley of Tears" in English.

Her collection included fourteen paintings. She used watercolor, ink, and oil resin to create them. Her paintings often have a surrealist style. They are also based on parts of her own life. She has said her paintings are "very Biblical" and inspired by her Catholic faith.

Personal Life Details

Paz de la Huerta used to live in an apartment on Gay Street in New York City. Later, she moved to an apartment next to her mother in the Tribeca neighborhood.

She has two tattoos. One is a cobra on her leg. The other is a crown on her arm. The crown tattoo is a way to honor her family's noble background from Spain.

Filmography

Films

Television

Music videos

See also

In Spanish: Paz de la Huerta para niños