Chloë Stevens Sevigny, born November 18, 1974, is an American actress known for her work in the independent film scene and her fashion sense. She first gained notoriety for her roles in controversial and experimental indie films, earning her several accolades including a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award nomination. After working as a model and achieving "it girl" status, she made her film debut in 1995's "Kids". Sevigny became prominent in the late 1990s indie film scene, with roles in numerous films like "Trees Lounge" and "Boys Don't Cry", for which she received an Academy Award nomination. Throughout the 2000s, she appeared in a variety of independent films and achieved mainstream success with her role in the HBO series "Big Love", for which she won a Golden Globe Award in 2010.

In 2016, she made her directorial debut with the short film "Kitty". Since then, she has continued a successful career in directing alongside her acting work, with her third directorial work, "White Echo" competing at the 2019 Cannes Film Festival. Sevigny also has a reputation as a style icon due to her alternative fashion sense. Besides acting and directing, she has worked in fashion design. Her personal style and her career as a model in her early twenties have led to a well-respected career as a fashion designer, with several of her own clothing lines and collaborations. She has expressed her love for vintage clothing over designer labels, making her a notable figure in the fashion industry.