Zoe Bleu Biography
Zoe Bleu Sidel is an actress, artist, model, and stylist, daughter of renowned actress Rosanna Arquette and a member of the legendary Hollywood Arquette dynasty. She rose to fame after playing Elizabeth/Mina in Luc Besson's gothic film "Dracula: A Love Tale" (2025).
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Childhood and Family
Zoe was born on October 23, 1994, in Los Angeles. Her father is restaurateur John Sidel. Her mother is actress Rosanna Arquette, a member of one of Hollywood's most famous dynasties. Her parents divorced in 1999.Zoe's grandfather was actor Lewis Arquette, and her aunts and uncles include Patricia, David, Richmond, and Alexis Arquette.
Zoe's childhood was split between Los Angeles and the Esalen Institute (Big Sur, California), a commune for creative people. This bohemian atmosphere shaped her aesthetic and worldview.
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In 2012, she became a debutante at the annual Parisian ball Le Bal des Débutantes, an event where daughters of celebrities and aristocrats are presented to high society.
Despite belonging to an acting dynasty, at 22, Zoe admitted:
Zoe BleuI've been in two films this year, I like acting, but I'm not in love with that world. I don't love myself enough for this industry. You have to be very strong because you're judged on your looks, your manners, how you speak.
Acting Career
Her first film role was a bit part in Sofia Coppola's biographical drama "The Bling Ring" (2013).Zoe turned down the lead role in Gia Coppola's directorial debut "Palo Alto" (2013), where she would've starred alongside Jack Kilmer. "I had doubts. Being in front of the camera without being able to control how I looked was scary. I didn't feel ready," she explained.
She spent the next nine years searching for her calling. During this time, she appeared in the TV movie "Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?" (2016) and had a part in the horror film "The Institute" (2017), but these were small roles.
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A new chapter in her acting career began in 2022 with "Signs of Love," where Zoe played Jane, a deaf girl. The film follows Frankie, a guy from a rough Philadelphia neighborhood trying to escape petty crime and drugs, and his relationship with Jane from a well-off family. Critics gave the film a lukewarm reception but praised Zoe's performance and acting talent.Zoe BleuAt first we were just messing around: cutting up my sheepskin rug and mixing it with wigs, or applying latex to old 1920s slips. But then we decided to make it real... I was tired of the standard tall skinny girls. People don't like that.
In 2023 came the drama "Gonzo Girl," based on Cheryl Della Pietra's novel about working with Hunter S. Thompson. It marked the directorial debut of Zoe's aunt, Patricia Arquette, with Willem Dafoe in the lead. Zoe played Rose, one of the eccentric writer's close friends.
Zoe's career breakthrough came when Luc Besson cast her in the dual role of Elizabeth and Mina in his new film about the classic Dracula story. Filming began in March 2024 in Finland's Kainuu region, chosen for its beautiful snowy landscapes.
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Music
In 2024, Zoe teamed up with Los Angeles musician Reggie Debris to create the alt-pop duo L'Espiral. Their first release was a cover of Sinéad O'Connor's "Troy." She recorded it in July 2023 as a gift for her mom, who was going through a divorce from banker Todd Morgan. O'Connor died the day before the studio session. "That eerie coincidence made the decision to honor Sinéad even more meaningful," Zoe explained.Her first official single "Erotes" told the story of a toxic relationship with someone struggling with addiction: "It's a song about battling your partner's demons while trying not to drown in your own darkness, and at the same time trying to keep love from sinking."
Zoe Bleu's Personal Life
In 2016, Zoe started dating musician Thomas Cohen, frontman of the band SCUM.In May 2023, Page Six reported that Zoe was romantically involved with Sean Penn's son, Hopper. They starred together in the film "Signs of Love."
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For years she lived in London and adores the city: "Being in London was incredible for me. LA always felt claustrophobic—you're so spread out, you have to drive everywhere, you don't know your neighbors. In London, if someone doesn't like you, they'll tell you straight up. No bullshit!"Zoe BleuPeople ask, 'Where are you going? A Renaissance fair? What's the occasion?' But I love wearing beautiful things—they make me feel beautiful.
Zoe collects antiques, especially vintage costumes from 1920s opera houses and circus outfits. "I'm like a jilted child bride, like Miss Havisham. I've got cobwebs in my hair and around my heart," she jokes.
Zoe Bleu Now
In January 2025, the thriller "Bury This" premiered, directed by Andrea Portes. Set around a 1979 murder investigation in Michigan, the film featured Zoe in one of the lead roles.Summer 2025 saw the release of "Dracula: A Love Story." She was also working on "Fly Little Bird," playing Judith Silverstein.
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Right now, Zoe Bleu's at a crossroads: she's no longer just another nepo baby, but a creative force who's found her voice across film, music, and fashion.