Dita Von Teese

"Heather Sweet" redirects here. For the politician, see Heather Sweet (politician).

Dita Von Teese
Von Teese in 2018
Born
Heather Renée Sweet

(1972-09-28) September 28, 1972 (age 52)
West Branch, Michigan, U.S.
Occupations
Years active1990–present
Spouse
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(m. 2005; div. 2007)​
PartnerAdam Rajcevich (2014–present)
Websitewww.dita.net

Heather Renée Sweet (born September 28, 1972), known professionally as Dita Von Teese, is an American vedette, burlesque dancer, model, actress, and businesswoman.[1] She is credited with re-popularizing burlesque performance, earning the moniker "Queen of Burlesque".[2][3][4][5]

Von Teese has been seen in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Masked Dancer, The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell, among other television productions. She is also known for her short marriage to singer Marilyn Manson as well as performing in his music videos. Von Teese has released two books on burlesque history, fetishism and beauty. She has toured the world with her burlesque shows in cities like London, Berlin, New York and Paris. Among her special guests on the tours are Dirty Martini, Perle Noire, Ginger Valentine, Jett Adore and Playboy model Gia Genevieve. Von Teese has been a special guest at the Parisian venue Crazy Horse several times. From 2007 to 2013, she was a global ambassador for Cointreau and in 2010–2011 she was the face of Perrier. She has also created four perfumes under the brand Dita Von Teese Perfumes. She also has her own brand of lingerie, as well as stockings under the name Secrets in Lace and luxurious cardigans for Australian online store Wheels & Dollbaby.

  1. ^ Werle, Simone (2009). Fashionista: A Century of Style Icons. Prestel. p. 170. ISBN 9783791339368.
  2. ^ Willson, Jacki (December 15, 2007). The Happy Stripper: Pleasures and Politics of the New Burlesque. I.B.Tauris. p. 14. ISBN 978-1-84511-318-6. Retrieved January 29, 2013.
  3. ^ "Dita Von Teese Interview: Queen of Burlesque Dishes on Her Debut". Highsnobiety. November 15, 2018. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  4. ^ Garcia, Patricia (April 13, 2016). "Dita Von Teese on Burlesque Feminism, Nude Selfies, and How She Came Up With Her Name". Vogue. Retrieved November 15, 2018.
  5. ^ La Ferla, Ruth (November 23, 2012). "Dita Von Teese, From Burlesque to a Brand". The New York Times. Retrieved November 15, 2018.