Ione Skye Lee(/aɪˈoʊni/;born September 4, 1970) is a British-American actress. She made her film debut in the thrillerRiver's Edge(1986) before gaining mainstream exposure for her starring role inCameron Crowe'sSay Anything...(1989). She continued to appear in films throughout the 1990s, with notable roles inGas Food Lodging(1992),Wayne's World(1992) andOne Night Stand(1997).
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 Skye at Hollywood Life Magazine’s 7th Annual Breakthrough Awards in 2007 | |
| Born | Ione Skye Lee September 4, 1970 Hampstead, London,England |
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| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1986–present |
| Spouses | |
| Partner(s) | David Netto (1999–2003) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Donovan Enid Karl |
| Relatives | Donovan Leitch(Brother) |
Other film credits include the comedyFever Pitch(2005) and an uncredited role inZodiac(2007). Skye also guest-starred on several television series, includingThe Twilight Zone(2002),Private Practice,and a recurring role onArrested Development.She is also featured in the NBC seriesLa Brea(2021).
In addition to acting, Skye also works as a painter, and has authored severalchildren's books.In 2006,VH1ranked her number 84 on its list of the 100 Greatest Teen Stars.[1]
Early life
editSkye is the daughter of folk singer-songwriterDonovanand model Enid Karl (née Stulberger). Her father is Scottish-born with some Irish ancestry and grew up in England.[2]Her mother is an American who was raised inthe Bronx,New York City, and isJewish.[3][4]Her second name comes from theIsle of Skye.She is the younger sister ofCamp FreddysingerDonovan Leitch.Skye's parents were separated at the time of her birth, and she was raised by her mother, having little to no contact with her father.[5]
Skye grew up primarily in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and also spent time in Connecticut. She attendedImmaculate Heart High SchoolandHollywood High Schoolin Los Angeles.[5]
Career
editSkye made her film debut with a supporting role inRiver's Edgein 1986,[5]followed by a role as the title character inThe Rachel Papers(1989). She played Diane Court, a withdrawn high school valedictorian, in the 1989 filmSay Anything...,the feature film debut of directorCameron Crowe;the film attained acult followingand lent Skye international recognition.[6]
In 1992, she played the role of Eleanor Grey on the short-lived television seriesCovington Cross,starred inAllison Anders's debut feature filmGas Food Lodging(which also featured Skye's brotherDonovan Leitch),[7]and had a supporting role in the Stephen La Rocque filmSamantha.She subsequently had supporting roles as Elise in the comedyWayne's World(1992) and theMike Figgis-directed dramaOne Night Stand(1997).
She later appeared in the music video for theHarvey Dangersong "Sad Sweetheart of the Rodeo." In 2007, Skye had a small, well-received part in theDavid FincherfilmZodiac.
In an interview withmondo-video.com[8]in December 2010, Skye said she had not paid perfect attention to her career arc over the years, saying she "never struck when the iron was hot" when it came to going after big Hollywood roles in her 20s.
In 2013, she appeared in a supporting part in the independent horror filmHaunt,withJacki Weaver.[9]In 2016, Skye directed the music video for theAgainst Me!single "333".[10]The same year, she appeared in the short filmKitty,directed byChloë Sevigny.[11]
Other ventures
editIn addition to acting, Skye is also a painter, and sells her own works.[12]She also wrote the children's bookMy Yiddish Vacation,published byHenry Holt and Companyin May 2014.[13]Skye has cited comic book artistDaniel Clowesas an inspiration for her painting and writing.[14]
Personal life
editFrom the age of 16, Skye had a relationship withAnthony Kiedis,singer for theRed Hot Chili Peppersfor several years.[14]
In 1992, Skye marriedAdam Horovitz,a member of theBeastie Boys.[15]The couple separated in 1995, got back together in 1996, but eventually separated for good later that year and divorced in 1999, with the divorce being finalized in 2000.[14]
Skye then had a relationship with furniture designer David Netto.[16]They had a daughter Kate, born December 2001.[15]Skye's home in Hollywood, and Netto's apartment in New York City were featured in the February 2003 issue ofVogue.The two were engaged, but eventually separated.[17]
In 2008, Skye became engaged to Australian musicianBen Lee.[18]On December 29, 2008, Skye and Lee were married in a Hindu wedding ceremony in India.[18]They have one daughter Goldie Priya, born September 24, 2009.[19]
In an extensive 2015 interview, Skye discussed her struggle with addiction, including bouts with alcoholism and other drug use.[14]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1986 | River's Edge | Clarissa | |
| 1987 | Stranded | Deirdre Clark | |
| 1988 | A Night in the Life of Jimmy Reardon | Denise Hunter | |
| 1989 | Say Anything... | Diane Court | |
| The Rachel Papers | Rachel Noyce | ||
| 1990 | Mindwalk | Kit Hoffman | |
| The Color of Evening | Halys Smith | ||
| 1991 | Samantha | Elaine | |
| 1992 | Gas Food Lodging | Trudi | |
| Wayne's World | Elyse | ||
| Guncrazy | Joy Kincaid | ||
| 1994 | Girls in Prison | Carol Madison | |
| 1995 | Four Rooms | Eva | Segment: "The Missing Ingredient" |
| 1996 | Cityscrapes: Los Angeles | Young Woman | |
| Dream for an Insomniac | Frankie | ||
| The Size of Watermelons | Maggie | ||
| 1997 | One Night Stand | Jenny | |
| 1998 | Went to Coney Island on a Mission from God... Be Back by Five | Gabby | |
| 1999 | Mascara | Rebecca | |
| Jump | Stephanie | ||
| But I'm a Cheerleader | Kelly | Uncredited | |
| 2000 | The Good Doctor | Nadia Wickham | Short film |
| Men Make Women Crazy Theory | Unknown | Short film | |
| Moonglow | Unknown | ||
| Tower of the Firstborn | Diane Shannon | ||
| 2001 | Southlander: Diary of a Desperate Musician | Miss Highrise | |
| Free | Catherine | ||
| Angryman | Unknown | ||
| Chicken Night | Mama | Short film | |
| 2003 | Spin, Shoot & Run | Jolynn | |
| 2005 | Fever Pitch | Molly | |
| Bad Girls Behind Bars | Unknown | ||
| 2006 | The Lather Effect | Zoey | |
| 2007 | Zodiac | Kathleen Johns | Uncredited |
| 2009 | My Father's Will | Diana Mancini | Also known as:The Homeless Billionaire,A Secret Promise |
| 2013 | Return to Babylon | Virginia Rappe | |
| Haunt | Emily Asher | ||
| 2015 | Monsters | Marie | Short film |
| Ingrid | Helena | Short film | |
| 2016 | Dear Eleanor | Charlotte | |
| Kitty | Mother | Short film | |
| XOXO | Susan | ||
| 2020 | Holy New York | Dalia | |
| 2021 | Habit | Sunny | |
| 2025 | Anaconda | TBA | Filming |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Napoleon and Josephine: A Love Story | Pauline Bonaparte | Miniseries |
| 1989 | Nightmare Classics | Marie | Episode: "Carmilla" |
| 1991 | The General Motors Playwrights Theater | Joanna Dibble | Episode: "It's Called the Sugar Plum" |
| 1992 | Covington Cross | Eleanor Grey | 13 episodes |
| 1994 | Girls in Prison | Carol Madison | TV movie |
| 1997 | The Perfect Mother | Kathryn M. Podaras | Television film |
| 1998 | Tower of the Firstborn | Diane Shannon | Television film |
| 2000 | The Fearing Mind | Irene | Episode: "Gentleman Caller" |
| 2002 | The Twilight Zone | Melina Kroner | Episode: "Night Route" |
| 2003 | The Dead Zone | Madeleine Wey | Episode: "Visions" |
| 2004 | The Clinic | Emma Matthews | Television film |
| Back When We Were Grownups | Minerva 'Min' Foo | Television film | |
| 2005 | Life As We Know It | Food Stand Woman | Episode: "Papa Wheelie" |
| 2005–2019 | Arrested Development | Mrs. Veal | 3 episodes |
| 2006 | 12 Hours to Live | Megan Saunders | Television film |
| 2008 | Private Practice | Monica | Episode: "Know When to Fold" |
| 2010 | The Santa Incident | Joanna | Television film |
| 2014 | Awkward. | Samantha Perry | Episode: "Welcome to Hell" |
| 2018 | UDrive Me | Tammi | |
| Camping | Carleen | 7 episodes | |
| 2020 | Good Girls | Gayle Meyer | 5 episodes |
| 2021 | Made for Love | Lottie | Episode: "User One" |
| La Brea | Jessica Harris | Recurring role | |
| 2022 | Barons | Marilyn Hunter | 5 episodes |
| 2023 | Beef | Mysterious Woman | Episode: "The Drama of Original Choice" |
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- ^"Ione Skye Interview".The Howard Stern Show(Interview). Interviewed by Ione Skye. May 9, 1999.
- ^Bloom, Nate (December 15, 2011)."Jewish Stars 12/16".Cleveland Jewish News.
Donovan's former wife is an American Jew, and their daughter, actress Ione Skye ( "Say Anything" ), 41, was once Beastie Boy Adam Horovitz's wife.
- ^abc"Donovan's Kid, Ione Skye, Gets Her Feet Wet in River's Edge".People.August 3, 1987.RetrievedJanuary 9,2018.
- ^Tiches, Christiana (October 8, 2014)."New Again: Ione Skye".Interview.RetrievedJanuary 9,2018.
- ^Maslin, Janet (July 31, 1992)."Gas Food Lodging; Rueful Women, Rootless Men In a Dreary Western Town".New York Times.RetrievedJanuary 23,2020.
- ^"Ione Skye Interview".Mondo-video.com.Archived fromthe originalon October 30, 2012.RetrievedFebruary 4,2014.
- ^Gonzalez, Ed (February 28, 2014)."Haunt Film Review".Slant Magazine.RetrievedJanuary 9,2018.
- ^Yoo, Noah (September 2, 2016)."Against Me! Share New" 333 "Video Starring" Orange Is the New Black "'s Natasha Lyonne: Watch | Pitchfork".Pitchfork.RetrievedSeptember 2,2016.
- ^Vlessing, Etan (January 8, 2016)."Chloe Sevigny to Make Directorial Debut With 'Kitty'".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedJanuary 8,2018.
- ^"Ione Skye Paintings: Gallery".Archived fromthe originalon August 23, 2012.
- ^Skye, Ione (2014).My Yiddish Vacation.Henry Holt and Company.ISBN978-0-8050-9512-8.
- ^abcdLavitt, John (December 11, 2015)."Innocence is a Virtue—The Fix Q&A; with Ione Skye".The Fix.Archived fromthe originalon May 19, 2017.RetrievedDecember 30,2017.
- ^abLeon, Anya."Ben Lee, Ione Skye Welcome a Daughter – Babies, Ben Lee, Ione Skye".People magazine.Archived fromthe originalon October 1, 2009.RetrievedAugust 30,2010.
- ^"THIS CHARMING MAN: DAVID NETTO".Todd Snyder.
- ^Sykes, Plum (February 2003). "A Tale of Two Cities".Vogue:275.
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- ^Greenberg, Josh (September 28, 2009)."Ione Skye and Ben Lee Say Baby!".E! Online.RetrievedSeptember 28,2009.