Chloë Sevigny, the 49-year-old actor, shared her thoughts on the state of New York City during an interview with Rolling Stone. She expressed her irritation with the prevalence of athleisure clothing and the increasing number of dogs on the streets, among other things.
On social media (X, formerly Twitter), fans largely agreed with Sevigny’s observations. Some shared specific experiences of dogs taking over outdoor spaces, and there were criticisms of the rise in athleisure wear.
However, not everyone was on board with Sevigny’s perspective. Some users expressed their love for dogs and refuted Sevigny’s claims. Others defended athleisure as a comfortable and practical choice of clothing.
Sevigny’s opinions are related to the broader issue of the city being increasingly a place for the rich. She expressed her concerns about two specific trends she finds irritating: athleisure and dogs.
“Athleisure is taking over the city,” she said. “It’s like, what happened to the glamour? What happened to the style? What happened to the individuality?”
She also commented on the growing number of dogs on the streets of New York City. “Everybody’s in Lululemon and has a f***ing dog,” she said. “It’s like, where are you going with your dog? Why do you need a dog in the city? It’s so annoying.”
Sevigny also expressed a desire for more nightclubs in different parts of the city, particularly in Manhattan. She mentioned missing the megaclubs and accessibility that used to exist in the city.
“I miss the megaclubs. I miss the accessibility. I miss being able to go anywhere and have a good time,” she said.
Chloë Sevigny acknowledged the challenges related to transportation, stating that different boroughs seem closer when taking Ubers, and there are difficulties accessing certain areas due to limited subway and bus services.
She also specified a preference for nightclubs to be in Manhattan rather than in more distant areas. She said she was aware of clubs in Ridgewood, Queens, but she preferred to stay in Manhattan.
“I don’t want to go to Ridgewood. I want to go to Manhattan. That’s where the action is. That’s where the history is. That’s where the culture is,” she said.
Celebrity opinions on city dynamics, especially personal irritations, can generate diverse reactions and discussions on social media. Sevigny’s interview is an example of how celebrities can influence and reflect the public sentiment on various issues.
