Dita Von Teese — Pics

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Elissa Anderson

March 25, 2020 4:56PM EDT

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Dita Von Teese

Dita Von Teese — Dita Von Teese poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Rocketman at the 72nd Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2019. The burlesque dancer was a vision in an elegant navy gown with deep V-neck line inspired by Old Hollywood and Christian Louboutin shoes, along with her signature dramatic up-do and red lipstick.

Dita was was born September 28, 1972 as Heather Renée Sweet in Rochester, Michigan and has been dancing since she was a child. Beginning as a ballerina, she danced solo at the age of 13 before and stopped at the age of 15. Eventually, she made the professional move into being a wardrobe consultant for film and television with a strong passion for lingerie. During this time, she adopted the stage name Dita Von Teese as an homage to silent film star Dita Parlo and also began performing burlesque on the side. Gaining recognition as a model, Dita appeared on the 2002 cover of Playboy magazine and has since appeared on the catwalk for a number of high profile designers.

Dita married to Marilyn Manson in 2005 after four years of dating, however, the marriage ended in divorce by 2007. She has been in a romantic relationship with graphic designer Adam Rajcevich since 2014.

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Dita Von Teese arrives at Harper’s Bazaar Gala International de la Mode

Dita Von Teese arrives at Harper’s Bazaar Gala International de la Mode — Dita Von Teese rocks a black, floor-length Herve Leger gown as she arrives at Harper’s Bazaar Gala International de la Mode’s bash at Paris Fashion Week on Feb. 26, 2020. The model accessorized with black leather gloves, earrings and drop earrings.

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Dita Von Teese attends the ‘Exhibitioniste’ exhibition

Dita Von Teese attends the ‘Exhibitioniste’ exhibition — Dita Von Teese stuns in a periwinkle Elie Saab number with gold sequin details, paired with a gold clutch and sky high Christian Louboutin pumps. The dancer and model was attending the ‘Exhibitioniste’ exhibition opening at Palais Doree in Paris, France in Feb. 2020.

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Dita Von Teese attends Elton John’s annual Oscars party

Dita Von Teese attends Elton John’s annual Oscars party — Dita Von Teese walks the cream colored carpet at the annual ultra-exclusive Elton John AIDS Foundation Oscar Viewing Party in Los Angeles on Feb. 9, 2020. The model opted for a gold Elie Saab number with an ’80s inspired puffed sleeve, ruffle detail and thigh high slit.

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Dita Von Teese attends Comedy Central’s ‘Roast of Alec Baldwin’

Dita Von Teese attends Comedy Central’s ‘Roast of Alec Baldwin’ — Dita Von Teese rocks a midi-length cream and lavender floral dress, silve clutch and sequin pumps at Comedy Central’s Roast of Alec Baldwin at Hollywood’s Saban Theatre on Sept, 7, 2019. Dita kept her dark hair in a ’50s-inspired curl and rocked her signature red lipstick.

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Dita Von Teese is a vision at Chopard’s Cannes Film Festival party

Dita Von Teese is a vision at Chopard’s Cannes Film Festival party — Dita Von Teese stunned in an emerald green gown at luxury house Chopard’s annual bash at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17, 2019. She paired the gown, which featured sexy mesh details, with a sheer black over-the-elbow gloves and a gorgeous emerald necklace.

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Dita Von Teese arrives at the ‘Rocketman’ premiere in France

Dita Von Teese arrives at the ‘Rocketman’ premiere in France — Burlesque dancer Dita Von Teese poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Rocketman at the Cannes Film Festival in France on May 16, 2019. The romantic tulle number was paired with a sky high pair of Louboutins, drop earrings and a dramatic choker.

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Dita Von Teese stuns at Christopher Kane’s party

Dita Von Teese stuns at Christopher Kane’s party — Dita Von Teese attends Christopher Kane Party at Giorgio’s in Los Angeles on April, 29, 2019. The burlesque star stunned in a black ensemble by the designer, featuring a feminine tulle mermaid skirt.

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