Former adult star Chloe Cherry achieved instant fame alongside her fellow upstarts in Euphoria (as a drug dealer’s girlfriend—a role she’s reprised in season three, out this April). A string of experimental indies followed, including the 28-year-old’s forthcoming The Napa Boys, executive produced by Jerrod Carmichael, and a still hush-hush comedy with Adam Sandler.
What was the biggest “pinch me” moment of your career so far?
Any time people noticed my character in Euphoria at all. I couldn’t believe that anyone even cared. For years, my mother would tell me that the film and fashion industries wanted nothing to do with people who’ve been in adult films, so when I started working with major fashion houses and acting in mainstream projects, I was shocked. I really never thought it would be possible.
What’s one thing that the characters you gravitate to have in common?
They grieve. They have a God complex while simultaneously hating themselves. They usually live in their own fantasy world, and they’re obsessed with what they look like.
What’s the single greatest challenge of being a young actor today?
For me, it might be the identity struggles that can come with immersing yourself in a role. I give so much of myself to the character that sometimes I have to take a step back and question my real self: Am I really a party girl? When the world sees you as this one character, it can be hard to separate. But then I remember that I am only 28 and there are so many versions of me I can still become, and it’s okay to be inspired by those characters.
Name one film that got you through an important moment in your life. Why did you connect with it, and why does it stay with you?
What Dreams May Come brought me a lot of peace and hope after my father died when I was very young. It deals with death and the afterlife in a sad but beautiful way.
When did you learn what it meant to be an actor?
I always thought that if I couldn’t just, like, cry on command, I was a bad actor. But more and more, I’m realizing that being easy to work with—knowing how to take direction gracefully and respecting everyone and their work on set—is a huge part of the job.
What’s one thing you regret about your career so far?
Saying yes to too many things. I used to say yes because I felt like I had to if someone asked nicely. Now, I only take work that makes sense for me, and make all my decisions in collaboration with my team.
When was the last time you surprised yourself on set?
When I was down to do everything that Sam [Levinson] wrote for me in the Euphoria season three script. I I didn’t hold back—and it’s not all pretty.
This feature is part of CULTURED’s 2026 Young Hollywood portfolio. Read interviews with Odessa A’zion, Tyriq Withers, Iris Apatow, and more. Get your copy of the Entertainers issue here.
Hair by Takuya Sugawara
Makeup by Yukari Obayashi Bush
Nails by Eri Ishizu
Production and Casting by Dionne Cochrane
Lighting Tech by Dom Ellis
Photography Assistance by Tyler Brooks
Styling Assistance by Wiona Siedler and Johnny Langan
Hair Assistance by Haruka
Makeup Assistance by Alisa Yasuda
Production Assistance by Brittany Thompson and Obi Nzeribe
Location: The Garibaldina Society
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