Freda Josephine Baker, naturalized as Joséphine Baker, was an American-born French dancer, singer, and actress. Her career centered primarily in Europe, mostly in France. Miss Baker was born into near ...

A private collection of Josephine Baker memorabilia is going to the Missouri Historical Society, thanks to a charitable bequest by philanthropist Mary Strauss announced Aug. 13, 2025. Baker, born ...

Josephine Baker (born Freda Josephine McDonald, naturalised French Joséphine Baker; 3 June 1906 — 12 April 1975) was an American-born French entertainer, activist, and French Resistance agent. Her ...

Josephine Baker, nicknamed Black Venus poses on September 23, 1951, in a Balmain black velvet gown topped off with a huge heart-shaped ermine collar with muff to match. (AFP/Getty Images) Review by ...