Chloë Sevigny is an American actress, director, and model, known for a career primarily in independent and avant-garde cinema. She made her debut in Larry Clark's controversial film *Kids* (1995), quickly becoming an icon of the alternative scene. Her performance in the biographical drama *Boys Don't Cry* (1999) earned her critical acclaim, including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress. Her filmography includes notable titles such as *American Psycho* (2000), Lars von Trier's *Dogville* (2003), and *Zodiac* (2007). In television, she achieved great success with the HBO series *Big Love* (2006–2011), a role for which she won a Golden Globe Award in 2010. She has also appeared in acclaimed productions such as *American Horror Story* and *Russian Doll*, solidifying her reputation as a versatile and nonconformist artist.