Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese Bio

September 28, 1972 / Libra / Age 51

Dita Von Teese is an American-born burlesque dancer, fashion, glamour and adult model, costume designer, author and actress. She was born under the sign of Libra on September 28, 1972 in West Branch, Michigan, United States. Her birth name is Heather Renee Sweet. She is also known in the industry as Queen of Burlesque.

The renowned Dita Von Teese graced as a featured Playboy Celebrity in December 2002. Her measurements are 33-22-35. Dita Von Teese has enhanced breasts, seductive green eyes, and glossy black hair.

Von Teese chose her stage name by adopting the name Dita as a tribute to silent film actress Dita Parlo. For her breakthrough December 2002 Playboy cover, she was required to have a surname, so she chose Von Treese from the phonebook. Playboy misspelled it Von Teese, a name which she then kept.

Von Teese is known for her signature painted eyes, heavily penciled brows, swipe of crimson lipstick, and blue-black locks. She says, "I have my signature look and I'm sticking to it, because it's the look that is one hundred percent me, and one hundred percent created by me. I might be a one-trick for it. But it's a pretty good trick!"

Von Teese achieved some level of recognition in the fetish world as a tightlacer. Through the wearing of a corset for many years, she had reduced her waistline to 22 inches (56 cm), and can be laced down as far as 16.5 inches (42 cm).