Chloë Sevigny

Chloë Sevigny (born November 18, 1974, in Springfield, Massachusetts) is an American screen artist celebrated for fearless choices and a career rooted in independent cinema. Frequently drawn to provocative, experimental material, she has earned major recognition, including a Golden Globe win and an Academy Award nomination.

After finishing high school, Sevigny broke through in fashion and music culture, modeling and appearing in videos that helped cement her early “it girl” reputation. She transitioned to film in the mid-1990s and quickly became a defining presence of the indie scene, building momentum that peaked with her acclaimed performance as Lana Tisdel in Boys Don't Cry.

Across the 2000s, Sevigny balanced daring arthouse work with high-profile projects, appearing in films such as American Psycho, Dogville, Party Monster, Broken Flowers, Manderlay, and David Fincher’s Zodiac. On television, she reached a wider audience with HBO’s Big Love, a role that brought her Golden Globe attention, and later continued with varied series work.

Beyond acting, Sevigny has expanded into directing with short films and remains influential in fashion, where her distinctive, alternative style has long made her a modern icon.