Mae West Quotes
A collection of quotes by Mae West.
Mae West was an American actress, playwright, screenwriter, and sex symbol, famous for her provocative and witty persona. She was born on August 17, 1893, in Brooklyn, New York, and showed an early interest in performing arts. West began her career in vaudeville, quickly gaining attention for her comedic acting and risqué performances.
In the 1920s and 1930s, West became a sensation on Broadway with her plays, which she also wrote. Her most famous work was the controversial play titled "Sex," which faced censorship battles but ultimately propelled her fame. West's captivating presence and bold sense of humor became her trademark, and she brought her larger-than-life personality to the silver screen with numerous successful films.
Despite frequent controversy and clashes with censorship, Mae West became one of the highest-paid actresses in Hollywood during the 1930s. She starred in memorable films such as "She Done Him Wrong" (1933) and "My Little Chickadee" (1940), where she often played a seductive and witty character who defied societal norms.
Throughout her career, Mae West pushed boundaries with her suggestive dialogue and sexy image, challenging the conservative conventions of the time. She left an indelible mark on popular culture and remains an icon of bold and empowered femininity. Mae West passed away on November 22, 1980, in Hollywood, but her legacy as a trailblazer in both theater and film endures to this day.
