Actress and singer Marlene Dietrich | Madame Tussauds Berlin

The life of Marlene Dietrich

Marlene Dietrich was born in 1901 in Berlin-Schöneberg.
She achieved her international breakthrough with the film The Blue Angel and later became a Hollywood superstar.
She was considered an absolute style icon and became famous for her legendary trouser suits – at a time when this was seen as revolutionary for women.
During World War II, she publicly opposed the Nazi regime and supported American troops with performances at the front lines.
In 1960, Marlene Dietrich was awarded the Federal Cross of Merit for her opposition to National Socialism.
Her voice and songs such as Lili Marleen also made her world-famous as a singer.
She spoke fluent German, English and French.
To this day, she is regarded as one of Germany’s most famous personalities and a symbol of glamour, strength and self-determination.
Her famous quote, “I am, thank God, a Berliner,” strengthened her connection to her hometown even more.
Her signature look with a top hat, suit and smoky voice continues to inspire fashion, music and pop culture today.

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