Chloe Sevigny gets why people are ‘afraid of vaccinations. There are unknowns’

Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny has a new interview to promote American Horror Story: Hotel, and she looked fantastic in these premiere photos. Her bod never stops. Chloe plays a vampire on the show, and she’s become friends with Lady Gaga as they’ve bonded on the set. That’s not too surprising. Both women fancy themselves artistes, and both are correct in a way. Chloe sat down with Vulture to talk about her favorite vampire movies and her thoughts on the anti-vaccination crowd. She dislikes Twilight but loves classic vampire movies like Nosferatu (good call), and she thinks television is too violent nowadays:

On tv:The Walking Dead has gotten so violent! There’s more violence this year than ever before. I watched the one the other night with the home invasion before going to bed, and I couldn’t sleep that night. That’s the first time that’s happened. The idea that someone’s behind the door, that’s what’s terrifying. Home invasion and assault are the most terrifying things in the entire universe.”

Her musings on anti-vax stances: “Because Alex shares her ‘virus’ to try to save the boy with measles, now the vampire virus has spread like wildfire among all these children. You could read all these things into it about the anti-vaccination movement, but there’s also the sense that this is just the beginning. The Countess does not want her children creating more children … But viruses and vaccines, that’s such a big thing. Ryan has two young kids, and it’s such an issue right now. It’s topical, and he likes to do that as well. I don’t have children, so I haven’t really had to face that yet. I can kind of see it from both angles, especially with all the autism now being so prevalent. I could see people being afraid of vaccinations. There are many unknowns.”

Her thoughts on the occult: “I saw The Exorcist when I was quite young, like when I was 10 or something. Too young to see it. And I went to my priest and I said, ‘I saw this movie, and I’m so terrified.’ And he said, ‘I’ve sat in on exorcisms, and if you ever play Ouija, or practice witchcraft, you’re inviting the devil into your soul.’ So I never did for most of my adult life. I had an experience when I was in eighth or ninth grade, and I looked at a book about witchcraft and had a strange experience with a cat who was sleeping in the bedroom at that time. The cat … became active, and frightened me. So I put that book down and never read about witchcraft again. But I have played Ouija a few times. I hope I’m not inviting the devil into my soul!”

[From Vulture]

Chloe’s thoughts on the anti-vaccination crowd will rile people up no matter what she says. Both sides are passionate about their beliefs. There is evidence from the Centers of Disease Control that herd immunity is very important to protect those members of society who have compromised immune systems. Those include the elderly, pregnant women, children, and other groups who cannot fight off diseases. I think Chloe was trying to protect her own tush here, but she will upset some people.

Chloe’s beliefs on the violence of television are interesting though, especially since American Horror Story has its share of blood and shocking mayhem. Chloe can’t really distance herself from her job, but I find it funny that she’s commenting like violence on tv is shocking. This is nothing new. Producers are simply upping the ante to create buzz.

Chloe Sevigny

Chloe Sevigny

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  1. Tiffany27 says:

    Just here to say Wednesday’s episode of AHS was SOOOOOO GOOD.

  2. Nancy says:

    If you can’t handle the Dead, don’t watch, great show. RIP Jonas Salk.

  3. ichsi says:

    “especially with all the autism now being so prevalent”
    *headdesk*

    • Wiffie says:

      I know. The autism thing has been disproven so many times, I wish it would just stop getting mentioned with vaccines, because people still tie them together. Irritates me like no other.

    • lucy2 says:

      I’ll follow your lead with the headdesk.
      Sometimes you don’t need to look at both angles – you can just follow the science that is clear.

    • sarah says:

      it’s been proven and disproven…
      it’s important to note which news outlets claim-what, because that matters..
      kind of like how it’s now coming out that giving dogs “one size fits all” vaccinations actually can kill your dog and is responsible for the rise in family pets dying from “cancerous tumors, kidney failure, lime disease, bone loss, hip dysplasia, sudden onset blindness, sudden stomach bleeding which leads to one of the most painful deaths a living thing could ask for, etc”

      • TRJ says:

        There’s an outbreak of parvo in the city I live in because people have stopped vaccinating their dogs. The quarantine room at my vet office is full of dogs fighting it. The city is worried about it spreading through the coyote populations in and around the city now.

  4. MCraw says:

    I’ll just drop this here:

    https://www.facebook.com/100010055765303/videos/177157539296104/

    I don’t have children, but knowing America’s history of eugenics against black and Puerto Rican women, I’ve never trusted things like the flu shot. That said, however, I thought anti-vaxxers were crazy. But I realized that they’re not against all vaccinations; they’re against so many vaxxes being given to children too young in a short span of time. That is a legitimate concern and should be addressed honestly. With the CDC destroying negative findings, it does not build trust.

    • MC2 says:

      Yes! I put my boys on a delayed schedule- I am not against vaccines at all but just giving so many at such a young age. My son had a serious reaction to the measles shot so I did the MMR in separate doses and was happy to pay extra for it. I did the full round of Measels & then suddenly, half way through the mumps the ONLY company (thanks Merck- you suck) just suddenly decided only to offer the MMR in one dose and get rid of the single doses. No reason & no warning. Now I either over vaccinate my son with the vaccination that he had a reaction to or I skip Rubella. My point is that people want choices & only having one single company making & deciding how our kids are vaccinated really sucks. Lets quit fighting each other who all want what is best for our kids & start demanding more choices from pharmaceutical companies who could give a rats a$$ about our kids.

    • Froggy says:

      Agreed. My nephew is autistic so I spaced out my sons’ vaccinations and thankfully they are all fine. My sil did not vaccinate her younger children and they are not autistic.

  5. Froggy says:

    I always liked her and her work. She’s interesting and different.

  6. Falula says:

    NO!!!!

    Autism is not necessarily more prevalent, just better recognized. And VACCINES DO NOT CAUSE IT. THEY DO NOT.

    SIT DOWN CHLOE.

    • NUTBALLS says:

      Agree. Vaccinations have nothing to do with causing autism. I know more than one family who did not vaccinate or vaccinated after the age of 3 who have autistic children. It’s starts in the womb, when the neurological connections are under development.

    • Nancy says:

      ^This^…..and guess what flu shots don’t give you the flu. Oh the sad and weary who listen to the masses.

    • MC2 says:

      I agree that it has been disproved but lets share our ire for the pharmaceutical companies that did lie about putting preservatives in certain vaccinations (thermosal) when it wasn’t needed. That’s what fueled the speculation about vaccinations being linked to autism. If the company had offered people choices, been honest & forthright I don’t think the autism link would have gotten so much fuel. I am all for vaccinations but it’s difficult as a parent to give your kids a shot that is produced by a company that lies repeatedly, only does what is best for their bottom line & is the only one available. Let’s have more choices & maybe parents would feel better.

    • woodstock_schulz says:

      +10,000 agree with you guys. The reason autism seems more prevalent is that doctors are flagging the symptoms/manifestations earlier and they know more about how it manifests.

  7. Sayrah says:

    What unknowns is she speaking of?

  8. launicaangelina says:

    All I have to say is that I’ve truly enjoyed this season of AHS. It’s kept me interested and engaged unlike previous seasons. I’m also a TWD fan and this season has kept me on the edge of my seat but I love it.

  9. Pharmacist Jen says:

    I have never been so happy to read comments before! As a healthcare provider I spend waaaaay too much time giving accurate information to patients who have been led astray by social media and the masses. Vaccination is the single most scientifically proven means to prevent communicable illness, and it’s tough to get the non believers on board. But diet and weight loss pills (and other supplements) with no basis for their use, everyone jumps on board. *sigh*

  10. aims says:

    So, I have two kids with Autism. With my eldest I was diligent on vaccinations. With my middle child, because of the situation with my oldest we spaced it out, and he still has Autism. We spaced out his vaccinations because at the time it was in the news that there maybe a link. There wasn’t. Vaccinations has no connection what so ever with Autism. I did things differently between my two kids and sadly , we got the same results.

    Please get your kids vaccinated. The weird diseases that can be prevented are more of a threat. I also think Autism is on the rise is because we are better educated and the screenings are better.

  11. bellebottomblues says:

    ugh How about all the “knowns?”
    What about the many diseases that vaccines have eradicated….I’m old enough to remember getting the oral polio vaccine at school, and I think the smallpox shot there too.

    • lucy2 says:

      Yes! The “knowns” are that vaccines are incredibly effective at all but stamping out some really terrible diseases, that herd immunity is needed to protect those who legitimately can’t get vaccines, and that the anti-vaxxer movement has led to a resurgence in some preventable diseases, which puts people and kids as risk. Her “unknowns” seem to only be that she’s heard or read some incorrect info claiming a link to autism, which simply isn’t true.

  12. Jane says:

    “Both sides are passionate about their beliefs, so I won’t voice my opinion.” This isn’t one religion or belief system versus another. This is science versus fear and frankly, idiots. You have a large readership, at LEAST acknowledge the damage she is doing by mentioning autism in relation to vaccines. People read these things and take it to heart. My sister is immunocompromised, she needs OTHER kids to be vaccinated to keep her safe. Vaccines don’t cause autism. Everyone say it with me now, vaccines DON’T cause autism.

    • Zavi says:

      I agree with Jane. Your non-stance is a huge wasted opportunity to present facts and advocate to protect vulnerable members of our society.

  13. MC2 says:

    I commented above too but lets not jump on each other & instead demand more accountability for where our vaccinations come from. ONE company- Merck- supplies the vaccines that we give all our kids. I am 100% for vaccines but not for one company, that has a spotty reputation to say the least & has been shown to lie for profit, holding a monopoly on how our kids are vaccinated. Seriously- we should demand more options. If you hate that people don’t feel comfortable with vaccines then lets get more companies, maybe one we can trust, to start making the vaccines or demand that Merck give us the option to slow the schedule down (give MMR in singe doses, not all together). Seriously- google Merck & then tell me you’d trust them to give your kids vaccinations. I did but damn it didn’t feel good & I didn’t sleep well that night.

  14. Lrm says:

    Autism is more prevalent. It’s not just diagnosis. There’s even a character on sesame Street with autism now. And these kids were not around when gen x and older were growing up. Check out Robert F Kennedy Jr. He reluctantly became involved in this through his environmental law work and mercury. Also watch Trace Amounts film making the rounds lately. Also note the new book re neuro tribes and articles in all the mainstream papers (WSJ etc) about accepting different neuro abilities. What a joke bc as Kennedy says “where are the thirty year olds in diapers and helmets” in previous generations? They didn’t exist. It’s interesting that some people are willing to consider autism gmo links or environmental toxin links to neurological issues, but any mention of reaction to pharmaceutical vaccines makes the same people vitriolic. What’s so complicated about the fact that vaccines are pharma drugs and everyone reacts differently to pharmaceuticals? People in general need to be more open minded and actually research. Science today especially pharmaceutical related is largely corporate funded. Also note the European vaccine schedule is about 1/3 of the USA and no, autism is not as prevalent around the world. So the idea that somehow it’s just diagnosis or genetic is myopic at best. Lastly, have some compassion for parents whose children have been harmed and suffered injury due to vaccine. It’s more than just autism. Imagine if you had a reaction to a product-whether food or drug. Amd people mocked you or told you that you were lying? Exactly.

  15. Kathy says:

    Vaccines may not cause autism (I think eventually they’ll find a reason for that for some children the symptoms showing up right after the vaccines) but vaccine injuries? 3 billion has been paid out by vaccine court to families of children who have been injured by vaccines. And that’s hard won funding because they make it as difficult as possible. And the vaccine maker are not liable for any of the injuries so it’s taxpayer dollars.

    I am not anti-vax. But I do get frustrated that people don’t realize that there is actually a risk to vaccinating your child. It’s like it’s never mentioned. 3 billion dollars. It may be a minuscule risk but obviously a significant one. I wish it wasn’t so.

    • Esmom says:

      I think the risks are mentioned — my kids’ pediatrician always disclosed the risks. Reactions and side effects are a possibility with any pharmaceutical.

  16. mirage says:

    I’m glad there is at least a conversation about vaccines.
    I had myself a very strong reaction to a DTP vaccination as an adult, and I would be nervous to put my child through this.

    What bothers me also is that many diseases we are being vaccinated against have disappeared. So why continue?
    Pharmaceutical companies DO NOT care about public health. They care about profit.
    Why are we putting so much trust in them, and refuse to question their recommendations?