Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny
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Name:
Chloe Sevigny
Real name:
Chloe Stevens Sevigny
Who is:
Birth date:
(50 y.o.)
Place of birth:
Springfield, Massachusetts, U.S.
Height:
5'8 ft ()
Weight:
130 lb (59 kg)
Relationship:
married
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Birth Sign:
(characteristic)
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Chloë Sevigny's biography

One of modern cinema's most unconventional and daring actresses, a style icon, talented designer, and effortlessly cool woman who isn't afraid to stand out and never compromises her principles for public approval. Net worth: $10 million.
American actress Chloë Sevigny
American actress Chloë Sevigny

Childhood and youth

Chloë Stevens Sevigny was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, to Canadian-French father David Sevigny and Polish-American mother Janine Malinowski. Chloë has an older brother Paul, who became a famous DJ in New York.
Chloë Sevigny in childhood
Chloë Sevigny in childhood
Chloë spent her childhood and teenage years in the coastal city of Darien, Connecticut, where her father worked as a sailor on a merchant ship. The family lived quite modestly, so the children were forced to earn their own pocket money.

Chloë was fiercely independent from an early age, and as a teenager, she became a total rebel. Her thrift store and flea market fashion choices baffled people, and her independent, sometimes provocative behavior drew criticism and disapproval.
Chloë Sevigny in youth
Chloë Sevigny in youth
She hung out with skaters, ravers, and hippies, smoking marijuana and experimenting with acid and other illegal drugs. When her parents discovered this, they took immediate action and insisted she start attending Narcotics Anonymous meetings right away. The early intervention worked, and Chloë successfully overcame her dangerous addiction for good.
Young Chloë Sevigny
Young Chloë Sevigny
In high school, she got serious and started thinking about her future. Chloë was drawn to both fashion and cinema but couldn't decide which path to pursue. Sevigny spent every summer in the theater camp, where she studied the subtleties of acting and participated in youth performances. At the same time, she had an eye for vintage pieces and could mix seemingly incompatible items better than anyone.

Career in the fashion industry

Still undecided, she chose to let fate guide her and moved to New York after graduation. Shortly after arriving, Chloë was spotted on the street by an editor from Sassy fashion magazine, who was captivated by her unique look. Sevigny was offered to star in a commercial photo shoot, the result of which exceeded all the expectations. It turned out Chloë was a natural in front of the camera, and despite her unconventional features, the photos were stunning. She immediately landed a long-term contract and started appearing regularly in commercials and music videos.
Chloë Sevigny's first photoshoot
Chloë Sevigny's first photoshoot
In 1995 she became the brand face of the X-girl, in 2001 she organized a fashion show of the pilot collection of the Imitation of Christ brand created by her friend Tara Subkoff and in 2006 she launched her own line of apparel. At the same time, Sevigny continues to work closely with the world-famous Jimmy Choo, Chloe, H&M fashion houses, maintains her own column in the US Elle, and regularly shocks the high society, appearing on the red carpet in extraordinary images.

Film Career

With such exceptional creative talent, it's no surprise that filmmakers—many of them close friends—came calling. In 1994, her friend Harmony Korine, an up-and-coming screenwriter and director, cast her in Kids. Sevigny played a teenage girl who contracts AIDS after her first sexual encounter. Chloë delivered a stunning performance that captivated critics. The film was shown at the Cannes Film Festival and launched the emerging actress's film career.
Chloë Sevigny in the Kids
Chloë Sevigny in the Kids
Next came a role in Steve Buscemi's directorial debut Trees Lounge (1996), followed by another Harmony Korine project, the surreal drama Gummo, where she also worked as costume designer.

But true recognition came with Boys Don't Cry (1999), where she played the girlfriend of a transgender man. This brutal, heartbreaking true story left audiences and critics deeply moved. The actress was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe.
Chloë Sevigny in the Boy's Don't Cry
Chloë Sevigny in the Boy's Don't Cry
By the early 2000s, it was clear that a bold new arthouse star had emerged, ready to take on the most daring creative challenges. Her subsequent films proved this point: American Psycho (2000), Dogville (2003), and Party Monster (2003).
Chloë Sevigny in the American Psycho
Chloë Sevigny in the American Psycho
After an extremely explicit, nearly pornographic scene in The Brown Bunny (2003), critics predicted directors would boycott her and her career would quickly fade. But defying those dire predictions, Chloë landed projects with Woody Allen and Lars von Trier, cementing her status as a top-tier Hollywood star.
Chloë Sevigny in the American Horror Story serial
Chloë Sevigny in the American Horror Story serial
Her impressive TV resume includes standout performances in series like American Horror Story and Big Love. Her Big Love performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
Chloë Sevigny in the Big Love series

Chloë Sevigny's personal life

Chloë keeps a relatively private lifestyle and prefers to stay out of the spotlight. She's unmarried with no children and has never expressed interest in starting a traditional family. In fact, she's stated in interviews that staying childless helps her maintain her youth and appeal longer.
Chloë Sevigny and Harmony Korine
Chloë Sevigny and Harmony Korine
One of Sevigny's most notable relationships was with director Harmony Korine, whom she dated from her early days. He introduced Chloë to the film world and remained a close friend, though he never truly captured her heart.
In spring 2020, news broke that Chloë was expecting a child with boyfriend Sinish Makovich. The actress was 45 at the time. Even while pregnant, she continued doing photoshoots and filming. On May 2, the couple had a son, Vanya Sevigny Makovich.

Chloë Sevigny nowadays

Early 2019 saw the release of Lizzie, which promised to become a major cinematic event. The film is based on real events and Chloë was given the role of one of the Borden sisters, accused of the brutal murder of their own parents. The film features intense sexual content and violence, leading to rental bans in several countries. However, Sevigny is incredibly proud of her participation in the project and admits that she has long dreamed of playing such a role.
Chloë Sevigny in the Lizzie
2019 also brought the premiere of The Act, where Chloë played a recurring role as the neighbor to the main characters - a mother and daughter dealing with Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Joey King also took part in the series.
  • I admired this actress in the movie «Big Love». A very nice movie for me and Chloe is great there.
    2021-05-18 09:34:41
  • Well, in the movie «American Psycho» Sevigny was really cool. Even though I don`t know her, I`m already bursting with pride!
    2021-05-01 21:27:23
  • Such a sweet and pretty actress, this Chloe Sevigny :) always impressed me :)
    2021-04-14 22:38:45
  • I knew that this actress has Polish roots. With her looks and surname, it was no surprise!
    2021-03-25 19:22:50
  • I personally adore this actress. She is so charismatic and bright girl :)
    2021-01-15 09:54:35
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