To be completely honest, I had no idea who this woman was until tonight. My friend just sent me the article. Anyway, Blaze Starr was a burlesque dancer from the 50s through the 80s.
http://nyti.ms/1dHj8O4
Is this OG bad bitch status or what: "[S]he made many of her own costumes, part of a stage wardrobe, including three mink coats, that was valued in 1967 at $20,000 (about $142,000 in today’s money). [...] She was earning up to $100,000 a year in the mid-1960s." Damn, girl. Talk about a top earner.
The article also mentions she quit stripping in the 80s because it had become too raunchy. I wonder what she'd think about dancing today!



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