Dita Von Teese, born Heather Renee Sweet on September 28, 1972, in Rochester, Michigan, is an American burlesque dancer, model, costume designer, author, and actress. She was raised in a middle-class family; her mother worked as a manicurist and her father as a machinist. Of English, German, Scottish, and Armenian descent, Von Teese developed an early fascination with the iconic glamour of Hollywood’s Golden Age, influenced heavily by her mother's admiration for vintage cinema. Her childhood was marked by a deep appreciation for classic film stars such as Betty Grable.
Von Teese began ballet lessons at a young age and performed as a soloist in a local ballet troupe by the age of 13. She attended University High School before studying historic costuming in college, where she cultivated her passion for vintage fashion and performance art—interests that would later play a central role in her unique style and career as a burlesque performer and pin-up model.
Her stage name, Dita Von Teese, originated from a tribute to silent film actress Dita Parlo. When she posed for Playboy magazine in December 2002, the editors requested a surname. She selected "Von Treese" from a phonebook, although it was misprinted as "Von Teese" in the magazine—and she kept it.
Dita Von Teese is best known as a modern-day icon of burlesque revival. Often referred to as the "Queen of Burlesque," she helped reintroduce the art form to mainstream audiences with her elaborate and glamorous performances. Her vintage style, inspired by 1940s fashion and cinema, made her a distinctive figure in both the fashion and entertainment industries.
Standing at 5 feet 5 inches, Von Teese is recognized for her retro aesthetic and voluptuous figure. Her signature green eyes and dyed black hair complement her buxom hourglass silhouette. She wears a shoe size of 6.5, and her distinctive retro glamour look has become a hallmark of her public persona.
Dita has two sisters—an older sister named Jennifer and a younger sister named Sarah. She maintains close friendships with individuals such as Catherine D’Lish, Jessica Fodera, designer Mr. Pearl, and Victoria Beckham. She is also known for loving animals, with pets including her dachshunds Eva and Greta, and her Devon Rex cat, Lily.
| Birth Date: | 28 Sep, 1972 |
| Age: | 47 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Rochester |
| Gender: | Female |
| Description: | American burlesque dancer, model and actress |
| Twitter Id: | DitaVonTeese |
| Spouse: | Marilyn Manson[2005-2007] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 16 million |
