Regarded as one of the best young actresses of her generation, Lacey Chabert started in drama and music performances in and around her hometown in Mississippi from an early age, and was a finalist on Star Search in 1991. She gained her break in a cough syrup commercial, before successfully auditioning for the Broadway production of Les Miserables, where she played young Cosette for two years. Since then, she has been on a few television series, notably Party of Five, a number of telemovies like Gypsy, and her big-screen debut, Lost in Space. Known for her natural acting skills and charming personality, her cotton candy voice has seen her record many advertising jingles, plus play parts in animated films and TV shows like Nickelodeon's The Wild Thornberrys. A more than capable violinist, she enjoys various activities, especially shoe shopping, and she is particularly fond of Cajun cooking. As a result of her promising career, her family, including two sisters and a brother, have moved from Mississippi to California.
Was among celebrities dishing out $250 meals in the fifth-annual Celebrity Server Dinner at the Palm Restaurant in L.A., with proceeds benefiting Victory over Violence. (October 11, 1998) Was among celebrities dishing out meals in the third-annual Celebrity Server Dinner, with proceeds benefiting the Homeless Health Care Los Angeles. (October 1996) Her last name, which is French, is pronounced "shuh-BEHR." Has one brother (TJ) and two sisters (Wendy and Chrissy). Has a dog named Abu. Played the role of Cosette in "Les Miserables" on Broadway (and occasionally, even Gavroche, a boy character) before taking the role of Claudia on Party of Five. Was originally selected to play the role of "Young Lily" in the movie Return to the Blue Lagoon, but bailed out for unknown reasons. As "an avid photographer" and "a strong supporter of programs that encourage teens to spend their time creatively and productively", judged and promoted Eastman Kodak Company's "The Yearbook Click", a national in-school photography contest for the 1999-2000 school year. She was originally chosen to play Chloe Steele in _Left Behind (2000) (V)_, but a scheduling conflict made that impossible. Janaya Stephens got the role instead. The character she plays in Not Another Teen Movie is a spoof of the role her former Party of Five classmate, Jennifer Love Hewitt, played in Can't Hardly Wait. Was Miss Jr. Mississippi Has 3 chihuahuas named Teacup, Teaspoon & Tealeaf. Was childhood friends with rock star David Ham. Named #56 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2005 list. Is of French and Scottish descent. Was number 99 on vh1's 100 Greatest Kid Stars Was the first and only choice considered to play Gretchen Wieners in Mean Girls (2004). Ranked #32 on the Maxim magazine Hot 100 of 2007 list.