Paz de la Huerta was born in New York City and was raised in Spain and Manhattan. She graduated from Saint Ann's School and speaks French, Spanish and English fluently.
During her film career, she has starred in such films as The Cider House Rules, Chelsea Walls, Bringing Rain, Riding in Cars with Boys and A Walk to Remember. Also, she has made two films, Salome and Pupa Papa Puta, which were screened alongside Crispin Glover's What is it.