Chloë Sevigny

Despite lacking any outward pretense for wanting to become an actress, Chloë Sevigny generated considerable buzz in her adopted home of New York City even before the independent film world showcased her onscreen allure. Sevigny emerged from her tony Fairfield County background with both the grace of privilege and the awkwardness of an outsider, a duality that shaped her beguiling persona and added dimension to her screen presence in the actress’ onscreen debut, “Kids” (1995). Though she continued to challenge herself with offbeat features like “Gummo” (1997) and “Julien Donkey-Boy” (1999),