Lady Chablis

Biography

The Lady Chablis was an American actress, author, and transgender club performer who became a household name through her appearance in the bestselling nonfiction book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and its 1997 film adaptation. She played herself in the film, marking one of the first times a trans performer was introduced to a wide audience. Born Chablis Deveau in 1957, she grew up with a complex family history before finding her stage name at 16.