Bettie Page - American Icon

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"It makes me feel wonderful that people still care for me... that I have so many fans among young people, who write to me and tell me I have been an inspiration." -- Bettie Page


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 peak working years and retirement.

To take a look at Bettie's "darker" modeling work,
please visit The Notorious Bettie Page. (not entirely work-safe)

Rest In Peace, Bettie Page 

April 22, 1923 - December 11, 2008

In December 2007, Bettie came down with pneumonia and a kidney condition and was hospitalized. She became well enough to be released to a nursing home in January. She celebrated her 85th birthday in April 2008.

Then in the fall of 2008, Bettie was back in the hospital again, enduring several weeks of pneumonia. She suffered a heart attack on December 2nd and passed on Thursday December 11th. A family spokesperson has said that memorial services for Bettie will take place on Tuesday December 16th and that she will be laid to rest "near Marilyn Monroe."

Here is a photo of Bettie at 80, taken during a signing event.

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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.


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Betty Thru The Ages 

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Bettie Page History 

Here are some books that talk about Bettie's life story. You can also get the DVD of the movie "The Notorious Bettie Page" which was released theatrically in mid-2006.

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 by Bettie Bunnie

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bettie tat by mungrrl

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Bettie Page Tattoo by Flirty Kitty

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Pops's Bettie Page tattoo by bmaebell

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Franco's Bettie by downing.amanda

Franco's Bettie Page tattoo.

Pd090120040008 copie by AlainG

Really nice Bettie Page Tattoo.

bettie page by michellenelsonfox

artist: tony hundahl

Tattoos 004 by ramonathevettech

My Bettie Page Tattoo

Bettie Page by Lee Animal

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.




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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.

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Bettie Page Lookalike

Bettie Videos 

Bettie made everything she did seem cute, sexy and fun. Here she is doing a few fully-clothed dance routines.

Also here is the trailer for the movie made about her in 2006, The Notorious Bettie Page, starring Gretchen Mol.

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Bettie Page's Fireplace Dance

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mysticmama wrote...

Vert cool lens...I've been a Betty Page fan for years...thanks for the lens 5*

ReplyPosted March 21, 2009

Oosquid wrote...

Betty was the absolute best. I was sad to read of her passing.

ReplyPosted December 24, 2008

iron1 wrote...

This is one of my favorite lenses of all time!

ReplyPosted December 14, 2008

garywgoldstein wrote...

fantastic lens, she's an icon!

ReplyPosted November 06, 2008

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