Chloë Stevens Sevigny was born November 18, 1974. She is an American film actress, fashion designer and former model. Sevigny became known for her broad fashion career in the mid-1990s, both for modeling and for her work at New York’s Sassy magazine, which labeled her the new “it girl” at the time, garnering her attention within New York’s fashion scene.
Trivia
Born to H. David Sevigny, an accountant turned interior painter of French Canadian heritage, and Janine Malinowski, a Polish American.
Moved into an apartment in Brooklyn at age 18.
Her father died from cancer in October 1996.
Was an intern for Sassy magazine in 1993.
Her older brother, Paul Sevigny, is a well-known New York DJ.
Was romantically involved with writer/director Harmony Korine during their late teens and early adult years.
Worked as a model for H & M.
Became a spokesperson for the MAC Cosmetics Viva Glam campaign (February 2004).
Wears a size 8 shoe.
During her senior year of high school, she shaved her head.
In both Kids (1995) and 3 Needles (2005), Chloe’s main character is involved with the HIV/AIDS epidemic awareness.
Owns a co-op apartment on East 10th St in East Village, Manhattan.
While in high school, she sometimes worked as a babysitter for Topher Grace.
She appeared on the cover of the album of Gigolo Aunts’ 1994 recording “Flippin’ Out”.
The money she made from Kids (1995) was spent on a vacation to Europe.
Turned down a $500,000 supporting role in Legally Blonde (2001).
Is a descendant of French aristocrat Marquis de Sévigné.
Auditioned for the role of KW in Where the Wild Things Are (2009).
One of her favorite films is Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975).
Is a fan of musician Morrissey and his former band, The Smiths; she attended a concert of his in fall 2007 dressed as Joan of Arc, who is featured in the lyrics of one of his songs.
Designed several men’s, women’s, and unisex clothing lines with Manhattan’s Opening Ceremony boutique (2008-09).
Often sewed and made her own clothes while in high school.
Was offered a small part in I Shot Andy Warhol (1996), but turned it down.
Underwent dental surgery in December 2003 after falling in a pair of high-heeled boots and breaking four of her teeth.
On the cover of Gigolo Aunts’ Ep “Full in Bloom”, 1993.
Swept tennis courts of a country club in her home town while growing up for extra money.
Often took a train into New York City during the weekends to attend rave parties and hang out with Manhattan skateboarders. Sevigny would say to her parents she was staying in Greewich Village with friends, but would actually attend all-night raves and sleep in park-lands when they finished. It was there in New York City that a 19-year-old Sevigny met Harmony Korine and Larry Clark, who later cast her in Kids (1995).
Friendly with tattoo artist Scott Campbell.
