Josephine Baker: The Courtesan?
by Lets delve into the sexual adventures of an African American superstar from the roaring 20’s, Miss Josephine Baker.
In the book “The Hungry Heart” written about Josephine Baker by one of her adopted kids, suggested that Josephine may have moonlighted as a Courtesan in her early years in Paris from 1925-1930. Being that her sex appeal was so huge in Europe, men from around the globe would come to Paris to see her perform then afterwards would wisk her away to a private location for a night cap. Allegedly the Crown Prince of Sweden, to the President of France was some of her admirers and “clients”.
Josephine was noted as having an insatiable appetite for sex and would have sex with anyone who wanted her, which was practically every man in Europe. By the time she died in 1975 she was said to have had over 3,300 sex partners in her lifetime.
The first time I read these claims I was appalled. How could someone call my Goddess a prostitute or even suggest that she was promiscuous? Who would say such a thing? Then I begin to realize that not only was Josephine Baker a wonderful performer, she was also SMART!
The one thing I will give her credit for is that she had power and prestige, and was smart enough to make a fortune with it. Everyone from Bankers, Lawyers, Artist, and intellectuals followed Josephine around Europe like lovesick puppies. Hell, she even rented a castle in 1933 that she later purchased in the late 40’s.
Even Ernest Hemingway called her “The most sensational woman anyone has ever saw or ever will”, and Pablo Picasso could be seen riding around with her and her pet leopard Chiquita in her white 1925 Custom Rolls Royce that was purchased for her by one of her adoring “fans”.
How awesome is that?
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Post CommentErnest L Sewell, IV
On October 17, 2008 at 10:57 am
Damn, maybe I need to get out more! I could be getting modern day equivalents like a new Mac, or a Blackberry.
Davaudian
On January 31, 2009 at 9:16 pm
That was one fine lady…smart, talented, savy, and sexy. What a package. She was a born entertainer and made the most of her skills. She showed us that we celebrate that kind of excitement as people and that we have and always will be tantalized by a beautiful woman. If you ever saw some early footage of her dancing and her silly faces that got her noticed, you will see how she lit people up with her honest glowing style. Girls like her make life worth living and she was loved by millions.
Tiki33
On March 13, 2011 at 3:29 am
Josephine Baker was before my time but I watcher her story and read about her. I believe that she was a head strong women and wanted what she wanted and didn’t care who had an opinion about it. I really enjoyed reading this article.