Chloë Sevigny
Chloë Sevigny
18.11.1974 (50 years) (Springfield, Massachusetts, USA)
Chloë Stevens Sevigny (; born November 18, 1974) is an American actress, producer, director, model, and fashion designer. She is mostly known for her work in independent films, often appearing in controversial or experimental features. She is the recipient of several accolades, including a Golden Globe, a Satellite Award, and an Independent Spirit Award, as well as Academy Award and Screen Actors Guild nominations. She also has a career in fashion design concurrent with her acting work. Over the years, her alternative fashion sense has earned her a reputation as a "style icon".After graduating high school, Sevigny found work as a model. She appeared in music videos for Sonic Youth and The Lemonheads, and acquired "it girl" status. In 1995, she made her film debut in Kids. A string of roles in small-scale features throughout the late 1990s established her as a prominent force on the independent film scene. She received particular attention for her portrayal of Lana Tisdel in Boys Don't Cry (1999). This was followed by appearances in American Psycho (2000), Party Monster, Dogville, Shattered Glass, and The Brown Bunny (all 2003). Sevigny's role in the latter caused considerable controversy. Her other credits include Melinda and Melinda (2004), Manderlay; Broken Flowers (both 2005), Zodiac (2007), The Killing Room; My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done? (both 2009), Mr. Nice (2010), Antibirth (2016), and Lizzie (2018). From 2006–11, Sevigny played Nicolette Grant on the HBO series Big Love. Her other television credits include Hit & Miss (2012), American Horror Story: Asylum (2012–13), Portlandia (2013), Those Who Kill (2014), American Horror Story: Hotel (2015–16), and Bloodline (2015–17). She made her directorial debut in 2016 with the short film Kitty.