Background
Born in Oslo, Norway, Holby grew up in Larchmont, New York and attended Murray Avenue School and Mamaroneck High School.
Born in Oslo, Norway, Holby grew up in Larchmont, New York and attended Murray Avenue School and Mamaroneck High School.
Later she took courses in apparel design at Rhode Island School of Design and started working as a fabric designer for a textile company. Known as Clotilde, Darnell became a successful model for various couture houses, including Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Givenchy and Chanel. She also appeared in fashion and cosmetic advertising on television and in print.
She played Dan Aykroyd"s fiancée Penelope in the 1983 film Trading Places and had a supporting role in 1986"s Manhunter.
She established a brand of women"s dresses and opened Clotilde: The Dress Shop in Larchmont, New New York
