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Florence Foster Jenkins

Meet the lady who sang opera, but not very well, and became a superstar anyway!

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Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016

Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016

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Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016 (33644504135) (cropped)
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016
Meryl Streep from 'Florence Foster Jenkins' at Opening Ceremony of the Tokyo International Film Festival 2016

Key Facts

Born
July 19, 1868.
Known For
Singing opera with a unique style and flamboyant costumes.
Famous Concert Venue
Carnegie Hall.
Fun Fact
She wore incredibly sparkly and colorful costumes for her performances.

The Lady Who Loved to Sing (Even if She Wasn't Great!)

Imagine someone who loved to sing opera so much they wanted to perform for everyone! That was Florence Foster Jenkins. She was a very fancy lady who wore amazing costumes, like a queen with sparkly hats and colorful dresses.

Even though she didn't always hit the right notes, people loved watching her because she was so full of joy and energy. She was like a bright, happy star on stage, even if her singing was a little wobbly!

Her Amazing Outfits and Funny Performances

Florence didn't just sing; she put on a whole show! Her costumes were super colorful and sometimes had wings or big hats that were taller than a playground slide. She would sing very loudly and with lots of dramatic moves. People might have giggled, but they also cheered because she was so brave and made them feel happy. It was like watching a funny cartoon character come to life!

Famous Friends and Big Audiences

Even though some people thought her singing was a bit funny, lots of famous and important people were her friends! They came to her concerts and loved her. Imagine if your favorite movie stars came to watch you play a game.

That's how it was for Florence. She even sang at a really big concert hall called Carnegie Hall, which is a super famous place for music. Lots and lots of people wanted to see her!

Why We Still Remember Florence

Florence Foster Jenkins is remembered because she shows us that it's okay to try your best and have fun, even if you're not perfect. She wasn't afraid to be herself and share her passion with the world. She proved that being happy and making others smile is super important. She's like a reminder to be brave and enjoy what you love, no matter what!

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