Josephine Baker News & Updates

Josephine Baker becomes first Black woman honored at Paris’ Panthéon

Josephine Baker, the legendary performer and entertainer, will be honored Tuesday at the Panthéon i...

Nov 30, 2021 • NBC News

7 Times FKA Twigs’ Beauty Looks Have Resembled Josephine Baker’s

It’s official: British musician FKA Twigs is the new Josephine Baker—in her upcoming biopic, tha...

Aug 22, 2026 • Essence

FKA Twigs confirmed to play Josephine Baker in movie biopic

FKA Twigs will portray Jazz Age entertainer Josephine Baker in an upcoming movie biopic. The Grammy-...

May 12, 2026 • Yahoo

Black artist Josephine Baker honored at France's Pantheon

PARIS (AP) — Josephine Baker — the U.S.-born entertainer, anti-Nazi spy and civil rights activis...

Nov 30, 2021 • Yahoo

FKA twigs to Play Josephine Baker In New Biopic Filming This Fall

FKA twigs will play jazz icon Josephine Baker in a new biopic from filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré, wh...

May 11, 2026 • digitalmusicnews.com

FKA Twigs begins shoot as Josephine Baker in Studiocanal biopic

Grammy-winning artist FKA Twigs has begun principal photography as the legendary entertainer and act...

Sep 08, 2026 • MSN

Josephine Baker Was All Over the Met Gala Red Carpet

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May 05, 2025 • Time

Josephine Baker Is the First Black Woman Honored at the Panthéon in Paris

The late entertainer was bestowed with the prestigious honor Tuesday Charmaine Patterson is an Assoc...

Nov 30, 2021 • People

« Faire vivre et transmettre l’héritage de Joséphine Baker » : l’un des fils de l’artiste et résistante panthéonisée prend la tête d’une nouvelle association

Il règle son pas sur le pas de sa mère. Fils de Joséphine Baker – et donc membre de la fameuse ...

Sep 25, 2026 • Nice-Matin

‘Josephine Baker’s Secret War’: The Star Who Spied

Josephine Baker arrived in Paris from the slums of St. Louis in 1925 and rose to stardom playing a s...

May 23, 2025 • Wall Street Journal

Josephine Baker Show Bows in France in Advance of Museum Dedicated to Her

Before Beyoncé and a host of other Black entertainers to hit the big time, Josephine Baker reigned ...

Jun 15, 2022 • Women's Wear Daily

Josephine Baker To Be Inducted In French Pantheon

Missouri-born cabaret dancer, French World War II spy, and civil rights activist, Josephine Baker, w...

Nov 29, 2021 • Essence

Josephine Baker is the first black woman added to famed French memorial

American-born entertainer Josephine Baker will become the first black woman to be inducted in the Pa...

Aug 23, 2021 • New York Post

Montgomery Clift, Josephine Baker &… a Revolutionary War hero?! Gays name the queer historical icons they’d most like to meet

Which gay historical figure would you most like to meet?...

Sep 13, 2026 • Queerty on MSN

Maïmouna Doucouré’s Josephine Baker Biopic Starring FKA Twigs Rounds Out Cast With Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor & More

We've learned who is going to star alongside FKA Twigs in StudioCanal's high-profile biopic about 'J...

Sep 08, 2026 • The Playlist

Reimagining Josephine Baker, on the Most Opulent Stage in Paris

Amid the red velvet and gold leaf of the Palais Garnier, an experimental tribute strips away cabaret...

Sep 08, 2026 • The New York Times

FKA Twigs Confirmed For Josephine Baker Role In Maïmouna Doucouré’s Biopic As Studiocanal Launches Sales – Cannes Market

Singer-songwriter, actress and model FKA twigs has been confirmed for the role of Jazz Age star and ...

May 11, 2026 • Yahoo

How Josephine Baker became a spy for the French Resistance

Josephine Baker was one of the biggest stars of the 20th century. She used that status to collect in...

Sep 01, 2026 • Mental Floss on MSN

5 Facts You May Not Know About Josephine Baker

The story of Josephine Baker is one for the books--and the small screen. The entertainer, spy, activ...

May 06, 2022 • Essence

‘Josephine Baker’ begins shoot in France and Bulgaria, Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor joins FKA Twigs in cast

Maïmouna Doucouré’s biopic Josephine Baker has begun its shoot in France and Bulgaria, with Aunj...

Sep 08, 2026 • Screen Daily

Learn How Josephine Baker Played a Vital Role in Miami’s Black History

For those who know anything about the swanky jazz singer who found solace in 1920s Europe, Josephine...

Feb 12, 2025 • Miami New Times

Josephine Baker Gets France’s Highest Honor

The late American entertainer and civil rights activist Josephine Baker has become the first Black w...

Dec 01, 2021 • Voice of America

Josephine Baker will be celebrated in native St. Louis as she receives France's highest honor

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Nov 23, 2021 • St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Josephine Baker, in her own words, amplifies her renown as provocateur

Josephine Baker, nicknamed Black Venus poses on September 23, 1951, in a Balmain black velvet gown t...

Feb 15, 2025 • The Washington Post

Josephine Baker makes a comeback in Paris with striking new mural honoring her legacy

American-French entertainer and civil rights pioneer Josephine Baker is being memorialized in Paris ...

Jul 22, 2025 • MSN

In French Pantheon, Josephine Baker makes history yet again

PARIS (AP) — France is inducting Josephine Baker — Missouri-born cabaret dancer, French World Wa...

Nov 27, 2021 • Yahoo

French honor for Josephine Baker stirs conflict over racism

PARIS (AP) — On the surface, it’s a powerful message against racism: a Black woman will, for the...

Nov 29, 2021 • Yahoo

Josephine Baker, Still Moving

She entertained Europe between the wars and still inspires artists and activists now, as a new exhib...

Jan 30, 2024 • The New York Times

FKA Twigs to Star as Josephine Baker in Upcoming Biopic About the Jazz Legend

FKA Twigs is set to portray Jazz Age singer Josephine Baker in an upcoming biopic. The untitled film...

May 11, 2026 • AOL

Josephine Baker Has Become the First Black Woman Honored in the Panthéon in Paris

This week, performer Josephine Baker received one of France's highest honors, by being posthumously ...

Dec 01, 2021 • Town & Country