Who is Dita Von Teese? Marilyn Manson’s Ex-Wife (October 2024)

Gloria WardenApril 30, 2024232 Views

In the burlesque world, one name that always comes to our mind is Dita Von Teese. She is credited with re-popularizing this dance style. Von Teese is an American vedette, burlesque dancer, model, and businesswoman.

She is famous for her distinctive style and performances that harken back to the golden age of burlesque entertainment. She released two books on burlesque history. Von Teese gained widespread recognition for her glamorous burlesque routines, often featuring vintage costumes, feather boas, and props.

In addition to her burlesque career, Von Teese has also worked as an actress in the industry. She has appeared in numerous television productions, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Masked Dancer, and RuPaul’s Drag Race.

A Quick Info About Dita Von Teese

Full Name	Heather Renée Sweet
Professional Name	Dita Von Teese
Date of Birth	28 September 1972
Birthplace	West Branch, Michigan, US
Age	51 years
Nationality	American
Gender	Female
Sexuality	Straight
Ethnicity	White
Religion	Christian
Zodiac sign	Libra
Marital Status	Divorced
Spouse	Marilyn Manson (2005-2007)
Profession	Barlesque dancer, model, actress, businesswoman
Net worth	$16 million

Early Life, Family and Education

Father’s name	Ken Sweet
Mother’s name	Bonnie Lindsey
Siblings	Jena Von Teese (Sister)

Heather Renée Sweet, professionally known as Dita Von Teese, was born on 28 September 1972 in West Branch, Michigan, US. Her father was a tradesperson who operated machine tools, and her mother was a manicurist.

Von Teese is the second of three daughters of her parents. At a very young age, she began wearing 1940s cinema and classic vintage style clothes bought by her mother. Her mom was a huge fan of golden age-era Hollywood films.

From wearing vintage style clothes, Von Teese developed a fascination with the actress of that time. At 13, she started training as a ballet dancer and got selected by a local ballet company.

However, Von Teese wanted to be a ballerina, so she decided to incorporate dancing into her burlesque shows.

Educational Background

School name	NA
University name	NA
Qualifications	NA

Dita Von Teese’s Height, Weight and Body Measurements

Height in m	1.60 m
Height in cm	160 cm
Height in inches	5 Feet 2 inches
Weight in kg	52 Kg
Weight in pounds	114 pounds
Body Measurements	36-34-36 inches
Eye Color	Green
Hair Color	Black

Career

Early 1990s:- Von Teese gained recognition in the fetish world as a tightlacer. She appeared in various fetish magazine covers, such as Bizarre and Marquis. In 1999, 2001, and 2002, Von Teese had the opportunity to be featured in Playboy magazine.
1992:- Began performing burlesque. Von Teese re-popularized the dance style. She gained recognition for her carousel horse, a giant powder compact, a filigree heart, and a clawfoot bathtub. Some of her memorable performances include The Martini Glass, The Opium Den, Bird of Paradise, and The Champagne Glass.
Early 2000s:- Von Teese began performing in fetish-related pornographic movies, such as Romancing Sara and Matter Of Trust.
2005:- Appeared in more mainstream films, including The Death of Salvador Dali. The short movie won Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography awards.
2004-2007:- Von Teese appeared in numerous renowned fashion shows, including Los Angeles Fashion Week (2004), the Autumn/Winter Ready-to-Wear Show (2005), Milan Fashion Week (2006), and Paris Fashion Week (2007).
2011:- Guest starred in the CBS police procedural drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation.
2012:- Von Teese launched her makeup collection Classics in partnership with German cosmetic brand Art Deco. She aims to recreate the burlesque performer’s retro look with her makeup products.
2013:- Launched her own underwear line named Von Follies. She is known for creating the first ever fully articulated 3D printed garments.
2021:- Appeared on the British version of the Fox television series The Masked Dancer.
2022:- Featured in the music video for Taylor Swift’s Bejeweled.

Net Worth

As of 2024, Dita Von Teese’s net worth is around $16 million, all thanks to her burlesque, modeling, and acting careers. Her various business ventures, from makeup to a lingerie line, have also significantly contributed to her fortune.

Social Media Accounts

Social Media Accounts	Follower Count
Instagram:- ditavonteese	2.6 million
X (Twitter):- @DitaVonTeese	1.6 million
Facebook:- Dita Von Teese	2.3 million

Dita Von Teese’s Nude Photos

Who is Dita Von Teese’s Boyfriend?

The burlesque dancer, model and businesswoman, Von Teese has been dating graphic designer Adam Rajcevich since 2014. Before meeting Rajcevish, Von Teese was involved in various relationships, such as Louis-Marie de Castelbajac (2009-2012) and Theo Hutchcraft (2012-2014).

Dita Von Teese and Marilyn Manson’s Relationship

Von Teese’s relationship with American rock musician Marilyn Manson was short-lived from 2005 to 2007. Manson was a longtime fan of Von Teese and first met her in one of his music videos.

After the music video, the pair started dating. On 22 March 2004, Manson proposed to her with a European round-cut diamond ring. After a year, Manson and Von Teese got married. They had a lavish wedding ceremony at Castle Gurteen de la Poer in Kilsheelan, Ireland.

Everything was going well between them. Unfortunately, their marriage didn’t last for long. In 2006, Von Teese decided to separate from Manson due to irreconcilable differences. She even left the musician’s house and didn’t inform him about the separation.

During an interview, Von Teese said she didn’t like Manson’s partying and his relationship with other girls. She added that getting married to him was like the kiss of death as it was a sort of a nail in the coffin.