Birthdate: July 19, 1868
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, United States
Died: November 26, 1944
Florence Foster Jenkins, an American socialite and amateur soprano, was known for her flamboyant costumes and unique singing style. Despite her lack of technical skill, she became a cult figure in the musical scene of New York City from the 1920s to the 1940s. Renowned celebrities such as Cole Porter and Lily Pons were admirers of her work, and even Enrico Caruso showed her affection and respect. Her performances were often described as immersive experiences, with some likening them to a challenging ordeal akin to an early Christian facing lions, where Jenkins was metaphorically “eaten” by the end.
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