Theres a scene in the television adaptation ofDaisy Jones & The Sixthat lives rent-free in my mind.
Im going to use that in a script one day.
She snaps back: What makes you think that Im not going to use that in something one day?
He tells her she should be flattered.
You could be, like, my muse or something.
Without missing a beat, she gets up and walks out.
He chases her down, confused, asking what he said to elicit such a response.
You said Im your fg muse, like Im just inspiration for your next great idea, she retorts.
Whats wrong with that?
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he asks (shockingly earnestly, I might add).
Look, Im not interested in being anybodys muse.
Not yours, not anybodys, she screams.
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They are, themselves, founts of creativity.
It was their talents that inspired creativity in humans.
But it isnt just the editorials and characters that Sevigny inspires that are worth celebrating.
They might not have found the perfect chord if she hadnt found that perfect oversize sweater.
Julia Fox might be the prime example.
She parlayed a breakout role in the filmUncut Gemsinto social media stardom and, eventually, a book deal.
Its crucial that we see muses for who they areallof who they areand understand them as multifaceted people.
And thats even more inspiring.
