Paz De La Huerta — Biography

Paz de la Huerta, whose full name is María de la Paz Elizabeth Sofía Adriana de la Huerta y Bruce, is a multifaceted talent working as an actress, model, and painter in the United States. Her journey in the public eye commenced during her teenage years as a fashion model. Her early acting credits included supporting parts in notable films such as The Cider House Rules in 1999 and A Walk to Remember in 2002. A significant turning point in her acting career came with her starring role in Gaspar Noé's experimental film Enter the Void, released in 2007. Following this, she took on the role of Lucy Danziger in the HBO historical drama Boardwalk Empire, appearing in the series from 2010 to 2011. She also featured in the 2013 horror movie Nurse 3D. De la Huerta's heritage is a blend of Norman-French and Spanish ancestry. Her father holds the distinguished title of Íñigo de la Huerta y Ozores, the 14th Duke of Mandas, a Grandee of Spain.