Remembering legendary drag queen, Divine
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Divine's influence extended far beyond the boundaries of cult cinema, leaving a lasting impression in the world of mainstream animation. His flamboyant and commanding presence inspired one of Disney's most iconic villains, Ursula the sea witch, in The Little Mermaid. Howard Ashman, the executive producer of the film and a native of Baltimore like Divine, was a great admirer of the drag queen's.
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11 Throwback Photos Of Divine That Will Make You Mourn The Legendary Drag Queen Even More — PHOTOS
Harris Glenn Milstead, better known by his stage name Divine (October 19, 1945 - March 7, 1988), was an American actor, singer, and drag queen. Closely assoc.
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11 Throwback Photos Of Divine That Will Make You Mourn The Legendary Drag Queen Even More — PHOTOS
Died March 7, 1988 (42) Add to list Awards 2 wins & 2 nominations Photos 46 Known for: Pink Flamingos 6.0 Divine Babs Johnson 1972 Hairspray 7.0 Edna Turnblad
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Interview with Drag Queen Divine
By Elaina Patton More than three decades after Ursula, the buxom sea witch of Atlantica, first slithered her way onto the big screen, the underwater mistress of mayhem is back to tempt the seas in.
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How Divine Became John Waters' Muse and Drag Queen of the Century them.
We present the story of Harris Glenn Milstead (Divine), who in his characterization as a drag queen was the inspiration for the creation of Ursula from 'The Little Mermaid.'
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Remembering legendary drag queen, Divine
Harris Glenn Milstead, better known by his stage name Divine (October 19, 1945 - March 7, 1988), was an American actor, singer, and drag queen. Closely associated with the independent.
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Drag Queen of the Century and Inspiration for Ursula Divine in Photos Vintage Everyday
Divine passed away in 1988, a result of complications from an enlarged heart. He was just 42 years old, but he left behind quite a legacy. In People 's obituary for the star, Brad Darrach wrote.
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11 Throwback Photos Of Divine That Will Make You Mourn The Legendary Drag Queen Even More — PHOTOS
Divine, né Harris Glenn Milstead, was an American actor, singer and drag queen. Described by People magazine as the 'Drag Queen of the Century', Divine often performed female roles in both cinema.
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向美国变装皇后致敬Loewe celebrates late drag queen Divine with limited edition and exhibition
Specifically, the drag queen Divine eating dog poo at the film's end. It is director John Waters's "exercise in poor taste," as we've gathered from the tag line. It is a cult movie, a.
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QDoc Festival 2013 'I Am Divine' documentary explores life, legend of original drag superstar
May 25, 2018 Leee Black Childers "I only ask you for what is rightfully mine, what the good lord has bestowed on me: being divine!" — Divine in John Waters's Mondo Trasho, 1969 Born Harris Glenn Milstead in 1945, Divine was called the "Drag Queen of the Century" by People Magazine upon his death in 1988.
A Tribute to Divine, Hollywood’s Most Infamous Drag Queen
Closely associated with independent filmmaker John Waters, Divine was a character actor, usually performing female roles in cinematic and theatrical productions, and adopted a female drag persona for his music career.
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The drag queen Divine's original name was Harris Glenn Milstead. He was a multi-talented entertainer who was skilled in drag performances, acting and singing. Milstead, who was born in Baltimore in 1945, quickly met the famed filmmaker John Waters, who lived on the same block as him. He worked as a hairdresser after graduating from high.
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Drag Queen of the Century and Inspiration for Ursula Divine in Photos Vintage Everyday
Harris Glenn Milstead , better known by his stage name Divine, was an American actor, singer, and drag queen. Closely associated with independent filmmaker John Waters, Divine was a character actor, usually performing female roles in cinematic and theatrical productions, and adopted a female drag persona for his music career. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, to a conservative middle-class family.
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Drag Queen of the Century and Inspiration for Ursula Divine in Photos Vintage Everyday
This is FRESH AIR. Let's continue our 30th anniversary retrospective with Divine, the man who often starred in women's roles in John Waters' films. Divine was frequently referred to as a.
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Once Upon a Time, Ursula Was a Drag Queen Walt Disney Co./Everett Collection; Steve Rapport—Getty Images; Disney By Laura Zornosa May 25, 2023 5:23 PM EDT T he face of Ursula—the villainous.
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Drag Queen of the Century and Inspiration for Ursula Divine in Photos Vintage Everyday
Connect with Divine Official. The Official Website of Divine, actor, recording star and legendary drag icon, born Harris Glenn Milstead. Star of John Waters' Pink Flamingos and Hairspray.