Exclusive Interview

She takes Bustle behind the scenes of Chanels 2023 Cruise show.

Hes a sweet, scrappy little rescue of unknown heritage.

She laughs, and looks at Lloyd.

Clara Mathilde McGregor, who stars in ‘AHS,’ talks to Bustle ahead of Chanel’s 2023 Cruise show.

Do we want to go viral?

Probably not, right Lloyd?

In the past, shes been outspoken about herpersonallife.

Clara Mathilde McGregor, who’s in ‘American Horror Story: New York City,’ talks to Bustle about her …

Now, shes more inclined to keep her guard up for self-protection.

That protective instinct also extends to her four younger siblings, with whom shes exceptionally close.

In terms of her own personal style?

Clara Mathilde McGregor, whose dad is Ewan McGregor, getting ready for the Chanel Cruise collection …

She looks to her mom and younger sisterEstherfor cues.

Shes always had this innate comfort in being different, she says of the latter.

Its taken me a bit longer.

AHS actor Clara McGregor takes Bustle backstage to Chanel’s Miami show.

Her acting trajectory has followed a similar gradual progression.

(She graduated in 2018 with a degree in cinema studies.)

I didnt yet understand how I could build my own path within the same career as my dad.

‘American Horror Story: NYC’ actor Clara Mathilde McGregor ahead of Chanel’s Miami show.

For viewers, that means shes both behind the scenes and stealing them.

Does working with a parent or partner unearth yearning for approval or tricky power dynamics?

It all happens, she says.

Clara Mathilde McGregor takes style cues from her sister, Esther Rose McGregor.

But that can be a good thing.

It can push me to want to do my best work.

At 26, shes finding ways to tell stories on her terms.

Clara Mathilde McGregor talks about getting inspiration from her sister, Esther Rose McGregor, and h…

I was so in my head [growing up].

Ive become more comfortable in my own skin.

Finding inner confidence is the biggest gift, because no one can take that away from you.

Image Credits: Chanel clothing and accessories

Photographer:Simbarashe Cha

SVP of Fashion: Tiffany Reid