Barbette is one of the first known female impersonators. She was born in 1899 in Texas and performed Hire wire and trapeze acts.She Became an aerialist at the age of 14.Her most fame came between 1920-1930's in Paris,France.Some say Viktor & Viktoria the German film was inspired by Her. Due to illness and extreme pain Barbette sadly committed Suicide by overdose August 5th, 1973. R.I.P Our Queen of the Week Barbette!
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