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Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chloë Sevigny Joins Jennifer Garner, Regina Hall in ‘Five-Star Weekend' Peacock Series
Chloë Sevigny is the latest addition to Peacock's upcoming series adaptation of the Elin Hilderbrand novel 'The Five-Star Weekend.' The series was originally announced in January with Garner in the lead role, while Hall's casting was announced last week. The official description for the series states: More from Variety WWE Money In The Bank 2025 Livestream: Here's How to Watch the Event Online Regina Hall Joins Jennifer Garner in 'Five-Star Weekend' Series at Peacock 'Love Island USA' Contestant Yulissa Escobar Dismissed After Racist Posts Surface 'Hollis Shaw (Garner), a famed food influencer known for her delicious recipes, impeccable taste, and warm demeanor suffers a devastating loss. Unable to move forward, the death starts to expose the cracks in Hollis's picture-perfect life—her strained marriage, her complicated relationship with her daughter, and her growing pursuit of validation from her followers. In an effort to overcome grief and find herself again, Hollis gets the idea to host a weekend away at her house on Nantucket with three friends from different stages in her life: her childhood, her twenties, thirties, and one surprise fifth star. Set against a luxurious and coastal backdrop, they will mature in ways they could never imagine as boundaries are pushed and secrets are exposed.' Sevigny will appear in the series regular role of Tatum McKenzie. In television, Sevigny is known for her many collaborations with Ryan Murphy. She appeared in multiple seasons of 'American Horror Story' as well as the second season of 'Feud' at FX. She most recently worked with Murphy on the second season of 'Monster' at Netflix, playing Kitty Menendez. Her other notable roles include starring in the film 'Boys Don't Cry' and the HBO series 'Big Love.' She earned an Oscar and Golden Globe nomination for her work in 'Boys Don't Cry' and a Golden Globe win for 'Big Love.' She has also starred in TV shows like 'Bloodline,' 'The Girl From Plainville,' and 'Russian Doll.' Sevigny is repped by WME, Circle of Confusion and Narrative. Bekah Brunstetter serves as creator, writer, and executive producer on 'The Five-Star Weekend,' with Beth Schacter also writing and executive producing. Garner will executive produce in addition to starring. Sue Naegle and Ali Krug executive produce via Dinner Party Productions, with Hilderbrand also executive producing. UCP is the studio. Dinner Party is currently under an overall deal with UCP. Best of Variety 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week Emmy Predictions: Animated Program — Can Netflix Score Big With 'Arcane,' 'Devil May Cry' and the Final Season of 'Big Mouth?'
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Chloë Sevigny on Kitty Menendez and ‘Monsters' fascination: ‘People are endlessly curious about those who have privilege and abuse it'
"People are endlessly occupied, enthralled, and curious about people who have privilege and abuse it," Chloë Sevigny tells Gold Derby about the fascination behind Netflix's Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story. Sevigny plays Kitty Menendez, who was gunned down in a double parricide alongside her husband, José Menendez (Javier Bardem), by their sons Lyle (Nicholas Alexander Chavez) and Erik (Cooper Koch) on Aug. 20, 1989. The brothers claimed years of sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of their parents before being convicted of their murders in 1996 and sentenced to life in prison. More from GoldDerby 'Wicked: For Good' trailer teases more monkeys, a wedding, and Dorothy Walton Goggins and Aimee Lou Wood: The debunked 'White Lotus' feud explained Justine Lupe on the unexpected chemistries that power Netflix's 'Nobody Wants This' "How did this unfurl? How did this happen to them? Did it really happen to them? It's kind of a mystery," Sevigny says, speaking about viewers' fascination with the story. The limited series became Netflix's most-watched program since Bridgerton in 2024. "People can take a stance. People get excited when they can have an opinion in that way." After two highly publicized trials, the Menendez brothers became infamous in the '90s, but much remained unknown about Kitty. "There were a couple books that I read that talked about her upbringing, but there wasn't a lot about her," Sevigny says about her preparation for the role. "Her father had been abusive, so that was a real key into how she behaved with José — how she allowed [the abuse] and how she self-medicated. Her mother had left her father, so she grew up without one. Maybe this is why she stood by her man — how one normalizes it and isolates — all these things that happen when one is living in a cycle of abuse." Dominick Dunne's articles in Vanity Fair gave her another perspective. "Those articles were very pro-Kitty," Sevigny reflects. "At first, I was just thinking of her as a monster. I was like, 'How am I going to access this person who doesn't have one truth?' Every episode portrays a different perspective on her. I just tried to ground her in each episode." Sevigny also touched on a subtle but taboo aspect of Kitty's story: "A lot of women feel like the children come between them and their partners. I just thought it was an opportunity to explore those kinds of feelings that you don't get to hear a lot about on television." Sevigny says Kitty was trying to save her family — she just didn't know how to. "She tries a few times to confront [José] throughout the season, in a submissive way, but she's also a product of her time. Women weren't as empowered then. What was she going to do if she left?" Playing across Javier Bardem, Sevigny found him both terrifying and brilliant as José. "It's not that hard to play scared when his anger bubbles up. He was very good at playing that." Despite his intimidating performance, Bardem was approachable on set. "He's a big movie star. He was so generous with Nicholas and Cooper — really buoying them. He helped them access things they didn't know they had in them. He's very paternal. It was a big deal for Nicholas and Cooper to have these parts — their first big roles — and Javier really helped them and elevated the whole experience." The rising fame of Chavez and Koch doesn't surprise Sevigny. "I knew the media would be attracted to them," she says, referencing Koch's openness about his sexuality and his relationship with the real Menendez brothers. "A lot of young stars navigating press and media are a little tentative to speak out because you can get in trouble quite easily. They aren't afraid of that, and I think it's refreshing." The Oscar-nominated actress describes shooting the murder scene — which took two days of rehearsal and two days of filming — as emotionally and physically taxing. "You don't normally shoot a scene in that kind of way," she explains. "There's different versions of it. It took a toll on me, physically. And the noise — because they're shooting blanks — and the smell of it. At the end of the first day I was wrecked — really shaken up. But then, you become numb to it, which is more disturbing in a way." Beyond her work in Monsters, Sevigny discusses her longstanding creative relationship with Ryan Murphy, reflects on the 30th anniversary of her acting debut in Kids, and her upcoming projects. She is set to star in Luca Guadagnino's next film, After the Hunt, marking her third collaboration with the director. "I think that movie is going to be really good and a little controversial — which just keeps happening to me!" she says with a laugh. "People just cast me and think, 'Oh, she's that person!' But it stars Julia Roberts, so it can't be that controversial." Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story is streaming on Netflix. Best of GoldDerby Jason Isaacs relives filming 'The White Lotus' piña colada scene: 'It was one of the reasons I was worried about taking the job' Kaitlyn Dever on playing 'horrible' characters in 'Last of Us', 'Apple Cider Vinegar': 'I just don't see any other option but to give 100 percent' The Making of 'Out of My Mind': Inside the groundbreaking Disney+ film redefining disability representation on screen Click here to read the full article.
Hamilton Spectator
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hamilton Spectator
Stars Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny on ‘amazing Canadian women' behind ‘Bonjour Tristesse'
TORONTO - There's a lot left unsaid between the women in 'Bonjour Tristesse,' an exploration of complicated relationships in which the camera at times lingers on routine gestures in lieu of dialogue – exchanged glances, a character's hands, the systematic steps in removing one's earrings. Its U.S. stars heaped praise on Montreal-based writer/director Durga Chew-Bose for displaying a detailed, confident vision for her first film, based on Françoise Sagan's 1954 novel of the same name and set during a teen's seaside vacation with her playboy father and his girlfriend. Lily McInerny's perceptive Cécile is rankled when her late mother's friend, Anne, played by Chloë Sevigny, suddenly turns up at their sun-dappled French villa, leading to a stew of complicated emotions that simmer below the surface. McInerny called it a 'challenging, but also a really pure approach to performance.' 'I really enjoyed the exercise of feeling just as clearly and as pointedly and as powerfully as I could, and then seeing how that manifested itself visually through my body and expression,' McInerny said during a round of interviews when the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last September. Seated next to her, Sevigny notes that so many things in life go unsaid, especially between close family members who may develop a silent shorthand to communicate. 'One glance with a mother, brother or father or daughter can tell so much. And I think that's part of the beauty of watching the movie – is thinking about your own relationships and just sitting with these people and watching them move through rooms,' Sevigny says. 'Durga was very into that, you know – how does one have different rituals, like removing the earrings? Because everybody has these patterns in which they move in, and she really wanted to explore that.' The Canada-Germany co-production was shot in France with a global cast including Denmark's Claes Bang of 'The Square,' France's Naïlia Harzoune and French-Canadian actor/musician Aliocha Schneider. Sevigny credited Toronto-based producers Lindsay Tapscott and Katie Bird Nolan – 'two amazing Canadian women' – with helping to ensure that Chew-Bose could realize her vision. 'Just having two women in a position of power on a set really dictates a mood, a sensitivity. And they really wanted to get Durga everything she desired for the movie. And they really fought for her, and for her ideas, and the way she wanted to tell the story,' she says. 'You could feel that. It was palpable throughout the set, every day. Just even how they boarded the script and the schedule and in allowing Durga time with the actors. It was, overall, just an amazing experience.' Though McInerny is also early in her career, she says she was impressed by Chew-Bose's sensitivity, calmness and clarity. 'It was as if it were her 20th (film). You could not tell in any way that this was actually her first time stepping onto a set, and I think that is just a testament to her talent, and magic.' 'Bonjour Tristesse' hits theatres Friday. It becomes available for rent June 13. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 2, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Winnipeg Free Press
Stars Chloë Sevigny, Lily McInerny on ‘amazing Canadian women' behind ‘Bonjour Tristesse'
TORONTO – There's a lot left unsaid between the women in 'Bonjour Tristesse,' an exploration of complicated relationships in which the camera at times lingers on routine gestures in lieu of dialogue – exchanged glances, a character's hands, the systematic steps in removing one's earrings. Its U.S. stars heaped praise on Montreal-based writer/director Durga Chew-Bose for displaying a detailed, confident vision for her first film, based on Françoise Sagan's 1954 novel of the same name and set during a teen's seaside vacation with her playboy father and his girlfriend. Lily McInerny's perceptive Cécile is rankled when her late mother's friend, Anne, played by Chloë Sevigny, suddenly turns up at their sun-dappled French villa, leading to a stew of complicated emotions that simmer below the surface. McInerny called it a 'challenging, but also a really pure approach to performance.' 'I really enjoyed the exercise of feeling just as clearly and as pointedly and as powerfully as I could, and then seeing how that manifested itself visually through my body and expression,' McInerny said during a round of interviews when the film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last September. Seated next to her, Sevigny notes that so many things in life go unsaid, especially between close family members who may develop a silent shorthand to communicate. 'One glance with a mother, brother or father or daughter can tell so much. And I think that's part of the beauty of watching the movie – is thinking about your own relationships and just sitting with these people and watching them move through rooms,' Sevigny says. 'Durga was very into that, you know – how does one have different rituals, like removing the earrings? Because everybody has these patterns in which they move in, and she really wanted to explore that.' The Canada-Germany co-production was shot in France with a global cast including Denmark's Claes Bang of 'The Square,' France's Naïlia Harzoune and French-Canadian actor/musician Aliocha Schneider. Sevigny credited Toronto-based producers Lindsay Tapscott and Katie Bird Nolan – 'two amazing Canadian women' – with helping to ensure that Chew-Bose could realize her vision. 'Just having two women in a position of power on a set really dictates a mood, a sensitivity. And they really wanted to get Durga everything she desired for the movie. And they really fought for her, and for her ideas, and the way she wanted to tell the story,' she says. Weekly A weekly look at what's happening in Winnipeg's arts and entertainment scene. 'You could feel that. It was palpable throughout the set, every day. Just even how they boarded the script and the schedule and in allowing Durga time with the actors. It was, overall, just an amazing experience.' Though McInerny is also early in her career, she says she was impressed by Chew-Bose's sensitivity, calmness and clarity. 'It was as if it were her 20th (film). You could not tell in any way that this was actually her first time stepping onto a set, and I think that is just a testament to her talent, and magic.' 'Bonjour Tristesse' hits theatres Friday. It becomes available for rent June 13. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 2, 2025.
Zawya
24-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
ECCO unveils Chloë Sevigny as the star of ‘Icons That Last'
UAE – Global footwear and leather goods brand ECCO is proud to introduce Chloë Sevigny as its latest campaign star. As the face of the new 'Icons that Last' campaign, Sevigny puts her own distinct, individual take on hero designs from ECCO's Spring/Summer 2025 collection. Empowered. Creative. Smart. Strong. Sevigny is renowned for her modern, unique and dynamic approach to fashion, film and TV. She is a leader, not a follower. Just as Sevigny transcends trends, ECCO designs are renowned for their lasting style, with an emphasis on comfort and quality. It is this trailblazing spirit that Sevigny brings to 'Icons that Last', a campaign that inspires women to express themselves and reach their potential. Shot by photographer Brianna Capozzi at a stark, brutalist villa in Los Angeles, Sevigny puts a personal spin on ECCO designs. She wears the athletic ECCO BIOM® C-TRAIL sneakers, minimal ECCO SCULPTED ALBA sandals and the pared-back ECCO POT bag, in her own distinct way. Chloë is also seen wearing a new season take on the ECCO BIOM® C-TRAIL ballerinas, designed in collaboration with ECCO's long-term creative partner Natacha Ramsay-Levi – a style Sevigny has previously been spotted in off-duty around New York. Further ECCO icons to note in the Spring/Summer 2025 collection include the ECCO SCULPTED ALBA 65, block-heeled sandals that utilise ECCO's Fluidform™ Direct PU injection technology, designed to support natural movement and provide all-day comfort. There are also the perfectly simple ECCO MARGOT ballet pumps and a functional bag offering. The ECCO PINCH crossbody and ECCO's take on a classic the HOBO in black and pink. Harnessing ECCO's bold fusion of style and comfort, practicality and polish, all the styles in the collection are designed to keep pace with modern life. These are shoes made for women who always do, and wear, things their own way. The Spring/Summer 2025 womens collection is available from March 3 at select stores and SOCIAL MEDIA #ECCO @ecco @chloessevigny ABOUT ECCO ECCO is an iconic brand for the modern family. Based on Danish design, premium-quality leathers, and innovative technologies, our success builds on shoes that deliver all-day comfort and celebrate the reality of families today. ECCO makes shoes to last. We are a responsible company and manage every aspect of the value chain from leather and shoe production to retail. Founded in Denmark in 1963, ECCO is family-owned and employs more than 22,000 people worldwide. ECCO's products are sold in 93 countries. ABOUT CHLOË SEVIGNY Chloë Sevigny is an American actress, director, and fashion icon, known for her distinctive style and eclectic roles in both independent films and mainstream cinema. She first gained recognition for her debut performance in Kids (1995), followed by notable roles in films like Boys Don't Cry (1999), for which she received an Academy Award nomination, and American Psycho (2000). Sevigny is celebrated for her collaborations with independent filmmakers and her fearless portrayals of complex characters. In recent years, she has continued to make waves on the small screen, starring in the Netflix hit Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story (2024), The Girl from Plainville (2022), and HBO's Big Love, which ran from 2006 to 2011, earning Sevigny a Golden Globe Award in 2010. Beyond acting, Sevigny has established herself as a major force in the fashion world, often hailed as a trendsetter and muse for her avant-garde style. For any media enquiries, Zein Khalaf – TishTash Communications zein@
