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Bettie Page was an artist's model whose all-American good looks and perky smile made her an icon. Her image has moved into the realm of pop culture and continues to be an influence decades after her retirement.
To take a look at Bettie's "darker" modeling work, please visit The Notorious Bettie Page. (not work-safe)
Update on Bettie's Health
last updated 4/23/08
For those of you following the situation, Bettie had pneumonia and a kidney condition that put her in the hospital in December. She became well enough to be released to a nursing home in January. As of now, she is still bed-ridden in the nursing home and her condition has stabilized but not improved significantly. Bettie celebrated her 85th birthday on April 22, 2008: Congratulations, Bettie! Her caregivers are reading her the fan letters and cards from her many admirers and they say she really enjoys that.Cards and well-wishes may be sent to the following address and they will be forwarded along to her. Please remember to only send items that are appropriate for an elderly, Christian-oriented woman.
Bettie Page
c/o Scoutmaster Steve Brewster
2641 South 53rd Street
Kansas City, KS 66106
the Best of Bettie
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Bettie Page, from the girl next door to popular icon
Bettie Page was just a simple girl from Tennessee. She'd had dreams of being an actress and moved to New York in an attempt to pursue those dreams. She turned to modeling as a better way to support herself after doing secretarial work while she worked towards the theater.She started modeling for camera clubs, which were private groups that didn't publish pictures and then started doing magazine features as she became more popular. Her photo shoot with Florida photographer Bunny Yeager in the mid 1950s catapulted both of them to fame and Hugh Hefner featured her in Playboy magazine shortly thereafter. It's said that Bettie was photographed even more than Marilyn Monroe.
In the late 1950s, investigations into Bettie and fetish-related modeling that she did for Irving Klaw not only shut down Klaw's business but helped dissuade Bettie from her modelling work. She turned more to her religion and disappeared from public life.
She's still alive, now in her mid-80s, and continues to live out of public view. Her image has influenced generations and continues to be reproduced in photographs, illustrations, tattoos and has spawned many look-a-likes over the years.
Betty Thru The Ages
One of my all time Faves
First Lady of raven bombshells and fun.
The Notorious Bettie Page movie poster
bettie page stencil
She's back... again.
Bettie at age 80
Bettie Page History
The Real Bettie Page: The Truth About the Queen of Pinups
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Bettie Page: The Life of a Pin-Up Legend
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The Notorious Bettie Page
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Bettie Page Tattoos
Many fans have immortalized Bettie's beauty as skin art. Some tattoos are recreations of iconic photos and others are original images inspired by her distinctive look.
new tat
bettie page
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Bettie Page Tattoo
finished product
Franco's Bettie Page tattoo.
Really nice Bettie Page Tattoo.
artist: tony hundahl
My Bettie Page Tattoo
A Bettie Page painting by Olivia De Berardinis
Take a Peek at Bettie Page
- Official Site of Bettie Page
- Bettie Page's official Web site with links to her biography, photos fan club, library and more
- The Bettie Page
- A pop culture site tribute to pin-up model Bettie Page,complete with photos, art, articles, links, movies, books, comics and shopping.
- Bettie Page - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
- Bettie Mae Page (born April 22, 1923), more commonly known as Bettie Page, was an American model and pin-up girl, active mostly in the 1950s. She is said to have been photographed more than Marilyn Monroe and Cindy Crawford combined.
- Welcome to Bettie Page, a Tribute and Guide
- A tribute to 50s pinup model Bettie Page, with timely information and lists of resources for fans.
- thebettiepage.com
- complete guide to retro pin-up legend Bettie Page on the web. Includes link directory, image gallery, Bettie Page Photo of the Day, and online merchandise store.
- The Notorious Bettie Page | Official Movie Site
- The official movie site for The Notorious Bettie Page, in theaters April 2006. The DVD will be available in September of 2006.
- Cult Sirens: Bettie Page
- Where to start when talking about Bettie Page? Especially in her case, where a picture is worth a thousand words? I've decided to include the Queen of Pin-Ups on this site for her major influence on many actresses' career.
- Goddess Bettie Page Fanlisting
- You have found your way to Goddess, the one and only TFL Network approved fanlisting dedicated Bettie Page. Ms. Page is one of the most famous and adored faces of pin-up of all times.
- The Bettie Page Revival
- Bettie Page, pin-up girl from the 50's, is as hot as ever. Her image now appears in fashion magazines, on catwalks in Paris - and as cameos in movies and rock videos. The book 'BP - The Life of a Pin-Up Legend' is reviewed here.
- A Golden Age for a Pinup - Los Angeles Times
- Bettie Page -- Nurse Bettie, Jungle Bettie -- soldiered in the sexual revolution. At 82, she finds her image earns a respectable living. By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer, March 11, 2006
Bettie Page Rarities and Collectibles
Vintage photos and pin-ups of Bettie are what her fans favor most. Remember, due to the time period, all genuine photos are going to be black and white.
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Bettie & Bunny
The photographer who really helped make that Bettie Page look was Bunny Yeager. Her pictures of Betty on the beaches and boardwalks of Florida were a hit.Whether Bettie was smiling sweetly, striking a serious pose or being silly, she always radiated a sense of fun and seemed very genuine. This kept her in demand as a model and kept her audience excited for any new pictures they could see of her.
Jungle Bettie
The photo shoot done at the animal theme park with Bettie wearing a leopard print Jungle Girl outfit is one of her most iconic images.
my lovely Bettie Page stand up decor
This was the first really ambitious figure I made. It might look simple, but I u...
Bettie Page Lookalike
Bettie Body Jewelry
tongue studs and belly rings
Officially Licensed BETTIE PAGE Barbell Tonge Ring
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Officially Licensed Bettie Page HAIR UP Barbell Tongue Ring
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Officially Licensed Bettie Page HAIR UP Barbell Tongue Ring Mysterious and Legendary Pin-Up Model Bettie Page Body Jewelry. Display this... more »
Officially Licensed Bettie Page HAIR UP Belly Button Ring
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Officially Licensed Bettie Page HAIR UP Belly Button Ring Mysterious and Legendary Pin-Up Model Bettie Page Body Jewelry. Display this... more »
Officially Licensed BETTIE PAGE Pony Girl Belly Ring
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Officially Licensed BETTIE PAGE Pony Girl Belly Ring Mysterious and Legendary Pin-Up Model Bettie Page Body Jewelry. Display this exoti... more »
Bettie Videos
Also here is the trailer for the movie made about her in 2006, The Notorious Bettie Page, starring Gretchen Mol.
Here's my favorite link:
Share the Bettie Page Love!
Do you love Bettie Page? Share your thoughts and comments with other fans!
(Thanks to spammers, now only registered users are allowed to comment)
Hi, my name is Daniela, from Italy.
i really like this web site, and I love Her haircut. she's sublime. best wishes for her health.bye.
Daniela
Posted February 14, 2008
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thomasz
Interesting lens. Nice info. Posted February 13, 2008 |
