Chloë Sevigny Biography


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Chloë Sevigny biography
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Originally known for her career in modelling and It girl status Chloe Sevigny gained notoriety in the 90s by starring in a string of critically acclaimed independent films. The first of these was the controversial Kids (1995) in which she played a teen who discovers she has Aids. After a nomination for a Independent Spirit Award she followed Kids with a series of independent films that included Trees Lounge (1996) and Gummo (1997). Sevigny first gained mainstream success for her role as Lana Tisdel in Boys Don't Cry (1999) for which she received many nominations including a Golden Globe and Oscar. She continued her successes with small roles in many films including American Psycho (1999) and Party Monster (2003) as well as a leading role in the television drama If These Walls Could Talk 2 (2000). She again created controversy when she starred in The Brown Bunny (2003) which involved an unsimulated fellatio scene. This caused her agency to drop her claiming she was unmarketable. Despite this she continued her successful career moving on to roles in the acclaimed television show Big Love in which she plays the shopaholic wife of a polygamist and a role in Zodiac (2007). Sevigny also continues to have a successful modelling career working for Louis Vuitton, H & M, Miu Miu and MAC Cosmetics.


"I love acting and I love cinema more than anything"
Career Highlights
Non-acting careers: Internship at Sassy Magazine in 1993, Model
Big break: Kids (1995)
Defining characters: Jennie (Kids) Lana Tisdel (Boys Don't Cry) Nicki Grant (Big Love)
Best movies: Kids, Boys Don't Cry, Gummo
Best TV: Big Love
Stage credits:
Endorsements: Viva Glam, H & M
Other notable appearances/credits:
Top awards:
Other:

Chloë Sevigny Relationships
Family:Born to H. David Sevigny and Janine Malinowski. Sister of Paul Sevigny a New York DJ
Romance(s): Harmony Korine, Vincent Gallo
Frequent collaborator(s): Harmony Korine
Other affiliations:

Fun Facts About Chloë Sevigny
  • Brought her Manhattan apartment for 1.2 million in 2006
  • Wears size 8 shoes
  • Is a spokesperson for M.A.Cs Viva Glam campaign
  • Shaved her head in high school
  • Babysat Topher Grace while she was in high school

Chloë Sevigny's Awards & Honors
Year
Award
Category/Recipient(s)
Result
1996
Independent Spirit Award
Best Supporting Female for Kids
Nominated
1999
BSFC Award
Best Supporting Actress for Boys Don't Cry
Won
1999
LAFCA Award
Best Supporting Actress for Boys Don't CryWon
2000
Oscar
Best Supporting Actress for Boys Don't CryNominated
2000
CFCA Award
Best Supporting Actress for Boys Don't CryWon
2000Chlotrudis AwardBest Supporting Actress for Boys Don't CryNominated
2000Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture for Boys Don't CryNominated
2000Independent Spirit AwardBest Supporting Female for Boys Don't CryWon
2000Sierra AwardBest Supporting Actress for Boys Don't CryWon
2000MTV Movie AwardBest Kiss for Boys Don't CryNominated
2000NSFC AwardBest Supporting Actress for Boys Don't CryWon
2000OFCS AwardBest Supporting Actress for Boys Don't CryNominated
2000Golden Satellite AwardBest Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role, Drama for Boys Don't CryWon
2000Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role for Boys Don't CryNominated

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