the first influencer was also a spy: The Dark History of Josephine Baker pt. 1

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Hi friends, happy Thursday!
Welcome to the Dark History podcast. Today's story is one that's so juicy it feels like a movie plot. I'm talking about fan favorite Josephine Baker. What if I told you that your favorite celebrity was not just an international superstar but also a secret agent who single-handedly saved thousands of lives? Stay tuned!
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Chapters:
INTRO - 00:00
THE SPY WHO DANCED - 01:42
FEATHERS, FURY, & FOWL PLAY - 05:59
SCALDING SECRETS - 12:39
AGE OF CONTROVERSY - 20:41
GOOFY CUPID - 24:08
BANANA DRAMA - 31:05
THE FAKE ITALIAN - 39:34
CONCLUSION - 48:09
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@ezmima1175 5 ай бұрын

As a young black girl, I looked up so much to the greats like Josephine Baker, Billie Holiday, Dorothy Dandridge, and Lena Horne. So much elegance and used their status to become activists for our community. I love when Bailey does stories like this on such a large platform because so many people truly don’t know the history these people have made. Thank you Bailey❤️ you’ll always have a plate at the cookout

@carrielucas5703 5 ай бұрын

Hallelujah, thank you Bailey for sharing this ❤

@solene2014 5 ай бұрын

Tu es trop belle maman 😊

@solene2014 5 ай бұрын

Le collier de joan est fantastique elle me fais toujours sourir 😊❤

@Poocheon 5 ай бұрын

If you haven’t already, you should check out karine alourde She posts videos about all the greats you mentioned also some self-love videos sprinkled in there too ❤️❤️

@Justafox305 5 ай бұрын

Yes I loved josephine baker ❤

@dakotac180 5 ай бұрын

As a black girl who is a fan of you, thank you for doing her story. Josephine is the IT girl, she deserved so much more recognition and people still are influenced by her til this very day.

@whysosour935 5 ай бұрын

^^^🙌🙌 i honestly never heard of her before this video; so if it weren’t for bailey i would probably never have heard of her - josephine was so pretty💔🫠

@swissarmyartist 3 ай бұрын

Yo Gurl same. I was like oh Bailey YES!!!

@countrymousejewelry 28 күн бұрын

Totally!🍓💖🍒

@dianaquick8883 5 ай бұрын

She was bullied and horribly abused by multiple people, and never once let it get her down on herself. We love a lady who knows her self-worth!

@bunk95 2 ай бұрын

The first human may not have been around another, another for some time.

@jaxjaxattaxx 5 ай бұрын

BAILEY COVERING BLACK HISTORY is why I will ALWAYS be a Bailey fan 🥹🥹🥹🥹🖤🖤🖤🖤

@ezmima1175 5 ай бұрын

Period!

@solene2014 5 ай бұрын

Elle a déjà fait une vidéo sur les hispanique et maintenant sur les noirs ils font un excellent travail

@sandraboudreau1551 5 ай бұрын

Plus, it wasn't because it is black history month!

@britt9308 5 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@lindseykalt3288 5 ай бұрын

@@sandraboudreau1551 Bailey Nails it again ❤ her! ⭐

@womerine 5 ай бұрын

I love that some episodes we have luxuriously dressed full face Bailey that makes us feel like we're meeting the Queen, and some days we have barefaced comfy Bailey that makes us feel like we're gossiping over a bottle of wine with our bestie on a Thursday. I'm here for all of it.

@daniellehopper8209 5 ай бұрын

I’ve always told everyone when recommending her videos that’s it’s like talking to your bestie ❤

@shirleyc1363 5 ай бұрын

Cheers to that! 🥂🤗

@shirleyc1363 5 ай бұрын

❤🥂🤗🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@lns4life 4 ай бұрын

Wait..the only time she's barefaced is during ad reads lol

@afatpotato 5 ай бұрын

My favorite Josephine Baker story is how she performed at the "battle of versailles" an epic fashion show in France in 1973. The battle pitted top French designers (Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Cardin, Emanuel Ungaro, Marc Bohan, and Hubert de Givenchy) against American designers (Oscar de la Renta, Stephen Burrows, Halston, Bill Blass, and Anne Klein, who brought along her assistant, Donna Karan). The french models were very formal and walked with classical music, but the American designers had alot of black models who moved and danced down the runway to loud disco music. Josephine was reportedly so moved by how far America had come she went over to the American models dressing rooms and wept tears of joy. 🥺

@harmony7377 5 ай бұрын

Lovely! I love this lil side bar! Beautiful

@maryeckel9682 5 ай бұрын

And the Americans won, thanks to those models!

@DapUniversalTarot 5 ай бұрын

My favorite thing about the way you told this story was waiting 20 mins in to reveal that all of that happend before she was EIGHT YEARS OLD. I'm over hear imagining a whole teenager/young adult. That's wild. Great storytelling

@sarahlott9418 5 ай бұрын

Bailey please do an episode on the dark history of nursery rhymes. I feel like it'd be pretty interesting

@daisymay6505 5 ай бұрын

I 1000% second this

@grrrlykat9 5 ай бұрын

Ring around the rosy...

@sarahlott9418 5 ай бұрын

@@grrrlykat9 Yep

@IssieAndLife 5 ай бұрын

yes please :)

@chrissyfrederick3424 4 ай бұрын

🎵London Bridges falling down...🎵

@ShaRenaes 5 ай бұрын

The diversity in your stories is stellar. Black History, the same as my people ( Indigenous) deserves to be told TRUTHFULLY AND FULLY. Thank you so much for covering the amazing Josephine Baker. Although I knew much about her, I definitely didn't know all. She was absolutely stunning, graceful and a Warrior. I'm thankful to have learned more about her. History being told in truth is power. Wado. 🏹

@babymilksnatcher 5 ай бұрын

Josephine is incredibly important to us Frenchies, she's buried at the Pantheon which is the highest honor we could give to one of our citizens. She gave so much for our country and our popular culture 🥰

@countrymousejewelry 28 күн бұрын

That's awesome C'est awesome haha

@Swampwytch 5 ай бұрын

So as a side note about the Chiquita banana girl- that was Carmen Miranda.. who ended up being an equally amazing superstar of her day 😉 I only know this because my mother dressed me up in that outfit for more Halloweens than I want to admit 😂 Thank you for being such an amazing storyteller, Bailey!!! I look forward to each and every episode 🫶

@asmokeus 5 ай бұрын

i love how lately, in most uploads, bailey just comes on camera like "hi bozos. tats & tiddies out. you're welcome." truly, thank you for your service, madam.

@asmokeus 5 ай бұрын

i promise i'm also excited about the episode but i already listened yesterday & i am a very simple organism

@erindunn1172 5 ай бұрын

This was a perfect description. I love it!

@KEWATK428 5 ай бұрын

No, but seriously… I’m enjoying the tats and tiddies being out.

@doriangaspard7992 5 ай бұрын

@@solene2014then don’t watch her?? This comment was very unnecessary and unkind.

@rabbit25444 5 ай бұрын

@@solene2014ur very rude. why look threw her comments then hate on her if u jealous just say that 🙀

@khylajay997 5 ай бұрын

Bailey, you don’t understand what it means to me, TO US for you to cover this. I’m literally in tears because she is being seen, which means us those who look like her who struggle are seen to. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU,

@Emrose93 5 ай бұрын

Josephine Baker is one of my faves to read about! So interesting and amazing how she's remembered and celebrated now. Can't wait to dive in to this and later part 2!! Bailey always does a fantastic job.

@jay-wp8ii 5 ай бұрын

a TWO PART dark history story?! thank u bestie!!!!!!!!❤

@mannygutierrez7654 5 ай бұрын

I elect Bailey to be our next spyfluencer ❤

@corysmith2501 5 ай бұрын

Listening to this in the beginning, i keep forgetting that she is only kid dealing with all of that at 7/ 8 years old.

@ariell3770 5 ай бұрын

I’m still waiting for Claudette Colvin ❤❤ she’s the girl who inspired Rosa Parks

@carleegilpin 5 ай бұрын

I’d love to see a dark history episode about Betty Boop I’ve been looking up old episodes and it’s so creepy to me

@saundrajohnson1571 5 ай бұрын

Bailey, for the longest time, I’ve wanted to ask you a question: Would you ever consider giving us a tattoo tour? You know, sort of a show and tell of your arms, describing your tattoos and what they mean. Yeah, I know. Silly question. But at least I finally got it off my chest. 😄 BTW, chez is pronounced shay. 🙂

@jeannewishes1688 4 ай бұрын

I know she's mentioned it in a past video that she won't share this information because each tattoo has a meaning to her and wants to keep it private...but idk

@candyshell4789 5 ай бұрын

Being a black woman from St. Louis, Josephine Baker was always honored when I was growing up. When the movie came out it was a big deal. I thought I knew everything about her, but you showed me!!! They will have to remake her biography because of you Bailey. 👍🏾

@krissy_7778 5 ай бұрын

I’m freaking out! I LOVE JOSEPHINE BAKER!!! ❤️ I am 45 and I have been obsessed with her since 1991 when I find out about her when the movie about her came out on HBO! ❤️ I can’t wait to watch this one! 😁

@brandyvincent4361 4 ай бұрын

It was wonderful. I'm sad so many more women don't know who she was .

@krissy_7778 4 ай бұрын

@@brandyvincent4361 I 100% agree with you! Thankful to Queen Bailey for introducing so much to so many!! 🙏🏻

@cosmicpanda4265 5 ай бұрын

You should write your own version of history books. This one could be a chapter in the book amazing women of history. And you could do an entire dark history anthology

@jordanlovejoy7826 5 ай бұрын

I have a suggestion! The corruption of coal. I'm from WV and there's a lot of dark history there. Some things to look into is the upper big branch mine explosion, battle of Blair mountain, matewan massacre and Baldwin felts agency to name a few.

@maryeckel9682 5 ай бұрын

Comment to bump

@susieschlotzhauer9924 5 ай бұрын

Ms Baker.. She’s an icon ❤ Bailey totally rocking goddess vibes with this long hair!!

@Lelola92 5 ай бұрын

ROLE CALL All those watching Miss Sarians history class say ""PRESENT'' 😊

@davidruppel1216 5 ай бұрын

Present!

@mayvm13 5 ай бұрын

Present 😊

@dymoniquetaft1214 5 ай бұрын

Present

@dannytolbert5219 4 ай бұрын

PRESENT!!❤

@420lexxxx 2 ай бұрын

PRESENTTTTT

@jojolovesmotta 5 ай бұрын

Joan’s necklace is EVERYTHING 😍🙌🏼 she’s such a skinny queen 👑💎

@seriberi6 5 ай бұрын

I just realized she is in Anastasia! When they sing, Paris holds the key to your heart she is totally in that scene!!

@SithLadyDarthAnnakus 5 ай бұрын

Middle child here! I had an entirely choreographed performance to Queen’s Greatest Hits 1 when I was a kid, I used to make my parents watch and also use my brother as a backup dancer/ prop but he never had the main character energy I did.

@erinhutson5548 5 ай бұрын

I’ve always admired Joséphine Baker for being an iconic performer, but I had no idea that she had this backstory. No wonder she was such a strong woman. Her childhood would have broken a lot of people. Can’t wait for next weeks episode!

@cwenga6748 5 ай бұрын

Mother Bailey is supplying us with our dose of true crime😭

@alisonhowton1039 5 ай бұрын

That's Mondays

@emmahooper7826 5 ай бұрын

BAILEY! I would love for you to do a dark history on South Africa! 🇿🇦 Either apartheid, our concentration camps, Robben island, the nuclear weapons we housed/ possibly tested, there’s so much to cover!

@inthedarkanonymous5625 5 ай бұрын

Bailey, I am 72 and you send me into helpless giggles. This is a great gift and I treasure you, you cheeky doll.

@sandigreufe478 5 ай бұрын

Hey Bailey! That new set rocks. Stories are great. But what I'm loving the most is seeing you so healthy and happy! ♥️

@andrearisner2922 5 ай бұрын

Loving the looks of Joan and Paul 🐦💀 Fabulous job Bailey, love you!!

@davidruppel1216 5 ай бұрын

I had seen J. Baker doing the Charleston and had no idea she was Black , French, or as famous as she was. Can't wait for part 2. And Being a vampire Bailey can chew on my neck anytime she's feeling hungry and needs a little snack! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@elizabethphillips7838 5 ай бұрын

Josephine Baker was a super talented singer, dancer and all around fabulous performer, and one of my favorites. Thank you for covering this Icon, and role model for millions! And, bringing her story to newer generations, so that can enjoy her beautiful gifts that she left behind!✌❤🙏

@quellebeaute1 5 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! I love Ms Josephine Baker! So excited for this episode!

@lyllykametale1444 5 ай бұрын

Girl! This is the best ever episode! I recognize Josephine, but I had never heard her story. She was totally amazing! Wow! 😮 I literally CAN'T WAIT until next week's episode! 💯 Thanx for putting in the work and telling us the story factually and comprehensively, but totally conversationally, all while looking super cute! 🔥🖤🥂🖤💋🐆

@feralaeroapparel 5 ай бұрын

1:50 If Carmen San Diego taught me anything is, if you go on the run, learn to hate what you used to love and love what you used to hate 😂😊

@loveenglish9736 5 ай бұрын

Loved hearing about Josephine in the past. Can't wait to dive in with Bailey!!

@naaaklerhokai6226 5 ай бұрын

I have been sooo obsessed with Josephine Baker, this is sooo welcome ❤

@JessHenriquez 5 ай бұрын

Yyyaaasss Bailey uploads I have a better workout!! Edit; seriously from 7 to 21??? This soul was strong!!! Beautiful!

@jiomayracorrea117 5 ай бұрын

Fine wine popping every Monday’s and Thursdays. What a Madam

@Persephone_Personified 5 ай бұрын

Joan as captivating as ever. Happy Thursday ❤

@alexnielsen3488 5 ай бұрын

If you watch the movie Anastasia, you can see her and the cheetah in the part where they are singing about Paris

@kirstenmellerup9223 5 ай бұрын

excuse me what??? influencers as spies?? this channel never dissapoints

@honorafox4709 5 ай бұрын

It was more common than we realize. They had social access to the big wigs when very few did at that time.

@Blue-Lotus888 5 ай бұрын

Duh! Ever heard of Audrey Hepburn??? Breakfast at Tiffany’s/Belgian spy. Do your homework @kirstenmellerup9223!

@amyrose1978 5 ай бұрын

Gotta admit I've been a bit down this past week, its coming up to the anniversary of when my Sylar (cat) died and I just discovered a tumour growing on Blair (rat). So when the notification for this popped up it pepped me up. I don't know how Bailey does it but she makes it feel like she's having a conversation with friends. Thank you Bailey.

@user-uu6zh8cn4q 5 ай бұрын

Love that cheeky grin you got in the thumbnail lol.

@callunya 5 ай бұрын

Was so entranced by Josephine’s story. Excited for part 2 ❤

@reginamushi6582 5 ай бұрын

This feels like Bailey Monday's classics 😊❤😂

@amylou22snowhite 5 ай бұрын

Josephine is one of my favorites. I am so excited that so many others are going to learn her legacy from Bailey!

@MrSiBrum 5 ай бұрын

“Or maybe from my favourite horizontal collaborator, no Coco Chanel”. Yas, I remember that episode.

@triciag3311 5 ай бұрын

As a St. Louisan, I've always though it was so cool that she's from here! What an interesting life she lived.

@msmazzo 5 ай бұрын

yes. love that you cover icons like Ms. Josephine Baker. such an amazing person that really changed history.

@MartinAlexanderVideos 5 ай бұрын

This was awesome thank you Bailey! ❤ Josephine Baker is a GODDESS!

@puppybitten3370 5 ай бұрын

brb telling my boyfriend i can’t come online until i’ve binged watched this 😭❤️

@shaec3405 5 ай бұрын

Young Black Women's modern CULTURE need Classy, Brilliant, Talented Women, like This, LIFTED UP Again.

@Theeartofme_ 3 ай бұрын

She probably wasn’t considered classy during that time.

@penelopeanne79 5 ай бұрын

Honestly Bailes, I have been stuck on Mr Ballen lately, but I'm so freaking glad to see you again rockin a story of another AMAZING woman! You look gorge, and I appreciate you spreading the horrible, amusing, wild and fantastic journey of Josephine! 🥰

@ashenwalls3558 5 ай бұрын

Absolute icon, thank you for covering her! 💚

@parkavenue3990 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for this! You are amazing and I adore you.

@CaseyFarrington91 5 ай бұрын

A dark history of the infrastructure in America would be cool! So many crazy/sad stories about the labor workers, mostly immigrants, to build the most famous parts of our country ie: Brooklyn Bridge & Erie Canal! ❤️ love your channel Bailey 🥰

@Ellie-1776 5 ай бұрын

Love you, Bailey! Thank you for dropping your knowledge ❤

@cahleighcarney957 5 ай бұрын

ive always have had a fascination with josephine since reading about the 1920s in paris, thank you for bringing her life to the spotlight again !

@madeleinereed6460 5 ай бұрын

What an important and incredible person in our history!!! I love this so much!

@jadesilverstein5524 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for making this video. as a performer, Josephine is one of my role models and influences!! ❤️

@sundaysundaesundaaay6424 5 ай бұрын

Harriet the Spy had me running around acting sick😂 now I have to watch it today😊😂such a great movie.

@rachelrosendo 5 ай бұрын

Bailey your hair and makeup lewk is STUNNING. 😍 So pretty!

@sachachilton76 5 ай бұрын

"Dictimized!" My new word!

@mariedelaurentiis 5 ай бұрын

I LOVED this episode! I literally can't wait until next weekend. This story is blowing my mind and I need more.

@ML-di8lt 5 ай бұрын

Cheetahs are pretty much the chillest big cats. Doesn't mean you should have them as a pet as they deserve to be wild. But they're really chill.

@cherrydewar8220 5 ай бұрын

Bailey you make my week every week!! Totally obsessed been watching for yrs. Your gorgeous end witty, and I could listen to you tell stories for hours.❤

@shaheengulshanah448 5 ай бұрын

I'd love to hear about the life of Margaretha Geertruida Macleod, aka Mata Hari, who was a Dutch exotic dancer convicted of being a spy and executed later. Just from you, bestie!!! ❤️❄️

@Isa_drug 5 ай бұрын

Hello, my love. The very announcement of the topic intrigues me, so I start watching it right away. I love Dark History, as well as your channel MMM Monday😜 Great intro by the way. ❤❤❤❤😘😘😘😘Lots of Love

@831mrscardoso 4 ай бұрын

I finally stumbled upon one of your videos. Once again notifications aren't working for me. This is such a great story, so glad there is a part 2.

@lieslwright70 5 ай бұрын

Chiquita is a Spanish word that means “little girl.” Nothing to do with bananas or cheetahs. 😂 other than evil United Fruit changing their name to Chiquita. Remember your banana republic episode? Thank you! I love to listen to your stories and especially when the story is about the great Josephine Baker 💗

@virginiaWT4237 5 ай бұрын

I can see you missed the point, she was saying the lady that went by “Chiquita “ COULD HAVW been inspired by Josephine BECAUSE they both are wearing bananas AND Josephine had a now famous cheetah cat with the NAME Chiquita… Bailey never said the word Chiquita has anything to do with cheers cats and bananas …

@rmas1088 5 ай бұрын

I enjoyed this story and Josephine is someone who truly keeps pushing. I can't wait to see what part two will bring. Much love to you!

@starsanchez3631 5 ай бұрын

Wow, this was great! Can hardly wait for part 2 🙌🏼

@joiedevivre2005 5 ай бұрын

So happy you are spotlighting Josephine Baker! She was an incredible woman & her amazing life needs to be showcased.

@maryg3143 5 ай бұрын

I had heard of Josephine before, but I had no idea about her life, other than she had been a big star. Wow. Can't wait for part 2! ❤

@The_momur 5 ай бұрын

Yay! I watched a number from one of her French films and remarked on how beautiful her voice is.

@graceyoung3771 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Bailey this episode rocks, can't wait for 2.

@brookejohnson5222 5 ай бұрын

Its the most wonderful day of the week! As always you are a rockstar and stay true to you! Love you ❤🐝🌻❤️

@hariadawson2437 5 ай бұрын

I can't wait for part two. Thank you, Bailey🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

@pyrxi4631 5 ай бұрын

I watch your videos while cooking, makes my time fly by. But my husband started demanding that I watch old videos just because he loves to listen! I'm beyond thankful for what you have done for me mentally!

@christinetitus6388 5 ай бұрын

Thank you Bailey for covering the life of such an amazing woman. I knew Josephine was a dancer but didn’t know all the different aspects of her life & personality. Can’t wait for part 2!

@blueeyedscorpio7 5 ай бұрын

When the Mandela effect happened everyone got the peanut guy confused with the monopoly game 🧐😂😂

@ElectricAmoeba 5 ай бұрын

I am also OBSESSED with female spies. 🕵🏻‍♀️

@pamhillard2310 5 ай бұрын

She sounds AMAZING 👏, I cant wait until next week 😍

@autumnhomer9786 5 ай бұрын

🎀Thank you for also being on Apple podcast. I listened to the podcast while cooking, came here to see the photos. Really looking forward to part 2. 🙂🎀

@TurquoiseInk 3 ай бұрын

I love Josephine Baker. She was a trailblazer, very talentted and brave! Thank you for doing this episode of Dark History about her! This is my favorite thing you do. ❤️