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On October 22, 1844, a woman was born who would later be called “Divine Sarah”—often considered the first global superstar. The delicate beauty of Sarah Bernhardt, her silvery voice that drove men wild, her impeccable diction, and her versatile acting talent brought her incredible success on European stages in the 1870s and a spectacular triumph during her tours across America.
At 56, Sarah Bernhardt played the 20-year-old Orl in Edmond Rostand’s eponymous drama, and her performance left the audience in ecstasy—30 curtain calls!
For nearly half a century, Sarah Bernhardt’s name appeared on posters and in newspapers, and even today many consider her the most famous actress in history.
