Transgender nightlife icon Monique Allen talks plastic surgery, ageing, and living unapologetically

At her Orange County home, transgender nightlife legend Monique Allen, known for more than 200 cosmetic procedures, reflects on body image, ageing and trans visibility.

An intimate, unapologetic portrait of a queer club icon who led a surprisingly conventional double life.

Recognized through the queer club scenes in Hollywood and London, Monique Allen rose to fame in the 1990s, developing a cult following as a transgender nightlife legend and plastic surgery pioneer. Transitioning at age 1

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