R.I.P. Bettie Page

Betty Page (1923-2008)


Now it is true that Ms. Page was not technically considered a movie star, but she is a celebrity of mythic proportions. She is the flip side to Marilyn Monroe. Where Monroe was sexuality that was bridled and allowed to bubble up but never over, Page was right out front with it. She helped bring bondage chic into the mainstream and has influenced fashion, pop art, tattoos and the look of countess women. It's tough to walk down a street in Los Angeles on a Saturday night and see at least one woman who has that "Bettie Page" look. Even if they don't know the origins of the look.

She was open and fun and outspoken and brought strength to female sexuality while still being able to hold onto the male fantasy angle. It's a turn on to a guy like me, so I think she's one amazing woman.

I've never seen the biopic The Notorious Bettie Page (2005), only because I'm not a big Gretchen Mol fan. But now might be worth taking some time to check it out give a toast to one of histories most famous pinups.

Bettie may be gone, but her pictures will be around for a very long time to come.