Josephine Baker could easily be considered a Domme icon. Even over a century after her birth, and thirty five years since her death, she remains an inspiration for driven, intelligent women working in the titillation trade.

During her lifetime, this celebrity once nicknamed “The Bronze Venus” became an erotic dancer, spy, film star, comedian, singer and political activist. She used her considerable influence with heads of state and the media to fight racism and prejudice and was a prominent figure within the USA’s Civil Rights Movement. Famously bisexual, she was married three times and had many lovers, including affairs with some of the eras most celebrated female artists, writers and stage performers.

As a woman who was both powerful and sensual, we should celebrate her legacy and numerous achievements and ensure that she is never forgotten. Find out more about this awesome woman and view the gallery at the Official Josephine Baker website.