Genevieve LaClotte

Genevieve Annabelle LaClotte (born September 26, 1967) is an American comedian, singer, actress and sports executive. She is best known for co-creating and starring in the RKOx sitcom It Ain't Easy (2006-present). She is also known for creating and executive producing the series Young Genevieve (2012–2015) and creating and starring in the RKO Universe anthology series Southern Fried Travelogue (2020–present).

She is known for her thick Louisiana accent, sultry singing style, and use of musical comedy. Her 2009 album Southern Fried Lady Blues earned three Grammy nominations.

In 2020, she became the co-owner of the team the New Orleans Ambassadors with Tony Tessier; this was covered in the RKOx documentary series The Ambassadors of Baseball (2022–present), of which she and Tessier are among the executive producers.

Early life
Genevieve Annabelle LaClotte was born on September 26, 1967 in. She is of Cajun ancestry.

She attended, where she excelled in gymnastics. LaClotte states that her gymnastics career ended after a falling out with her coach and "one too many trips to ."

LaClotte graduated with a BA in Music from ; afterwards she returned to her hometown and took various odd jobs; she worked as a deliverywoman for, sold computer software door-to-door, packaged items in an warehouse, and did make-up for on-air talent at television station.

Music
In 1995, LaClotte moved back to and began performing her musical comedy revue in several  clubs.