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SPEAKER_00: Hello. From Wonder Media Network, I'm Jenny Kaplan, and this is Encyclopedia Womanica. In case you're just tuning in for the very first time, welcome. Here's the deal. Every weekday we're telling the stories of women from around the world and throughout history, who you may not know about but definitely should. Each month is themed. To start off season two, this month we're talking about leading ladies. Women who dazzled on and off the small and large screens with their dramatic and or comedic skills. Today we're talking about the most famous stage actress of the 19th century and the first international stage star. Her unusual persona divided critics and captured the adoration of fans around the world. Let's talk about Sarah Bernhardt. Sarah Bernhardt was born on the 19th of October, and Sarah Bernhardt was born Henriette Rosine Bernard in late October of 1844 in Paris, France. Her mother was a Dutch courtesan for rich clients in the city, and her father's identity is unknown. Sarah spent much of her childhood in either a French boarding school or a convent to stay out of her mother's way. Sarah was a stubborn child and initially insisted she wanted to be a nun. Nevertheless, one of Sarah's mother's lovers asked for Sarah to enter a school of acting called the Paris Conservatory. She was 16 years old. There, Sarah was not considered particularly talented. The feelings of mediocrity were mutual. Sarah didn't particularly care for the school's teaching methods. In 1862, Sarah left and joined a national theater known as the Comédie Française. After just one year, her contract was canceled when she slapped a senior actress disrespecting Sarah's younger sister. Sarah found roles in another theater company for a while, including one as a Russian princess, before taking a break from acting. While away, she had the first of what would be many love affairs over the course of her life. This one was with Henri, Prince Deligne. Sarah gave birth to her only child soon after. Throughout her life, Sarah would be linked to many famous men. By 1866, Sarah had returned to acting and was performing at the Odeon Theater. This time, she captured the public's adoration and the attention of critics. Her roles included minstrel Zeneto and the play Le Passant. While performing that role, Napoleon III came to see Sarah in action. Critics felt mixed about Sarah. George Bernard Shaw called her acting childishly egotistical. Victor Hugo, on the other hand, loved her performances. Rumors claimed that Sarah and Victor also had an affair. In 1872, Sarah returned to the Comédie Francoise, increasingly playing larger parts and eventually earning critical acclaim. She played the title characters in Voltaire's Zaire and Jean Racine's Phaedra, and she played Desdemona in Shakespeare's Othello. In 1880, Sarah formed her own acting troupe and embarked on many long international tours, traveling throughout Europe, the Americas, and Australia. Sarah had a unique charm both onstage and off. Many who wrote about her work mentioned her silvery voice, comparing it to a flute or bells. She was also famously unconventional offstage. She traveled with a horde of animals, including a cheetah, wolf, alligator, and boa constrictor. She also claimed that she slept in a coffin, which she brought with her on her international tours. A widely shared photograph depicted Sarah apparently sleeping in her coffin surrounded by flowers. On top of all of that, Sarah was famous for her romantic connections. In addition to Victor Hugo, some claim that she had an affair with the Prince of Wales, who would later become King Edward VII. Sarah played one iconic role after another, packing theater after theater. In 1899, she played Hamlet in Paris and London, becoming one of the first women to do so. The same year, she started running a theater which she renamed after herself. She managed it until her death.
SPEAKER_07: In 1905, Sarah injured her knee jumping off a parapet during a scene. A decade later, that leg had to be amputated
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SPEAKER_00: A decade later, that leg had to be amputated due to gangrene. Sarah didn't let that stop her career. She continued her international tours and took roles she could play while sitting. Some playwrights wrote new roles specifically for Sarah.
SPEAKER_00: In addition to acting, Sarah was also a writer. She wrote an autobiography, plays, and poetry throughout her career. In 1920, she published a novel called Petit Idole, in which the heroine lived an idealized version of Sarah's own career. Sarah passed away on March 26, 1923. When news of her death spread, almost half a million people flooded the streets of Paris in tribute. All month, we're talking about leading ladies. For more on why we're doing what we're doing, check out our Encyclopedia Womanica newsletter, Womanica Weekly. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram at Encyclopedia Womanica. And you can follow me directly on Twitter at Jenny M. Kaplan. Special thanks to Liz Kaplan, my favorite sister and co-creator. Talk to you tomorrow. Before you go, I want to tell you about an organization doing really important work. Black Benefactors is a giving circle with a mission to enhance the wellbeing of black children, youth, and families by encouraging philanthropy, community service, and advocacy in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Black Benefactors is currently fundraising for a rapid response fund to continue to support organizations responding to COVID, and to support the development of the Black Benefactors in the Black Benefactors movement. To learn more and to support their work, visit www.blackbenefactors.org.
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