Dita Von Teese

Heather Renée Sweet, known professionally as Dita Von Teese, is an American vedette, burlesque dancer, model, and businesswoman. Born on September 28, 1972, Von Teese is credited with re-popularizing burlesque performance and has earned the moniker 'Queen of Burlesque'. She has made appearances in various television productions such as CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, RuPaul's Drag Race, The Masked Dancer, and The Curious Creations of Christine McConnell. Von Teese is also known for her short marriage to singer Marilyn Manson and her performances in his music videos. She has authored two books on burlesque history, fetishism, and beauty. Additionally, Von Teese has toured the world with her burlesque shows, featuring special guests such as Dirty Martini, Perle Noire, Ginger Valentine, Jett Adore, and Playboy model Gia Genevieve.