Tricia Devereaux

About Tricia Devereaux

Born on January 12, 1975, in Illinois, USA, Tricia Devereaux is a well-known figure in the adult entertainment industry, having retired from performing to become a director, producer, and co-owner of Evil Angel studios. Her upbringing in a small Illinois town, marked by a strict Catholic influence, included attending a private Catholic high school. She pursued higher education, earning a biology degree from a Missouri college and later completing one year of medical school at the University of Toledo.

Devereaux's entry into the adult industry was facilitated by her then-husband Patrick, who worked as a strip club bouncer. She began by winning an amateur contest, which led to her career as a dancer. Her talent was recognized when she secured fifth place in Déjà Vu's national Stripper of the Year competition. After an appearance in Hustler's “Beaver Hunt,” she made her debut in the film Fashion Sluts 7 in 1995, starring alongside Joey Silvera. Over the next few years, until 1998, she appeared in approximately 126 films, including Cellar Dwellers 2 in 1997, for which she won an AVN Award for Best All-Girl Sex Scene with Jeanna Fine and P.J. Sparxx.

Her performances were frequently praised by fans for a relatable, "girl-next-door" appeal coupled with intense energy, with her scene in Cellar Dwellers 2 specifically noted for its exceptional chemistry. Her impact on 90s adult cinema was acknowledged in a 2024 X post. AVN, in 1998, described her as possessing a natural beauty and raw intensity. In a 2001 interview, Devereaux expressed her appreciation for the porn industry while emphasizing the importance of maintaining dignity. The Rialto Report highlighted her resilience and lasting influence on the industry, solidifying her status as a prominent figure of 1990s adult cinema.

Physically, she was known for her long brown hair, attractive features, 5’7” height, and a slender frame weighing around 125 pounds, with a natural 34B-24-34 figure, and notably, no tattoos or piercings. Her contributions were further recognized with her induction into the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2011. A significant turning point in her career occurred in 1998 when she contracted HIV during a scene with Marc Wallice, which led to her retirement from performing. However, she did participate in a non-penetrative scene in 2008 for Defend Our Porn.

Devereaux is currently a co-owner of Evil Angel with her husband, John Stagliano, whom she married on November 26, 2008. They have