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Sarah Bernhardt was one of the stage's most admired actresses. She was born in Paris, France where she became a star and later traveled the world touring. Bernhardt didn't start out as the best but did rise to the success she is known for today. She was known for her romantic looks and her melodious voice, her natural acting style and sometimes her tempestuous attitude. Bernhardt lived quite a life, from her many famous lovers, her fabulous clothing, and her travels performing on stages all over the world and even becoming a star of silent movies. She was what we know today as a "drama queen" in many ways. She wasn't successful right away, but did rise to her stardom. As stated in The Divine Sarah, even Sigmund Freud who saw her in a performance (Sardou's Theodora) has said "…I believed at once everything she said…, it is incredible what postures she can assume and how every limb and joint acts with her."
Sarah Bernhardt was born Henriette Rosine Bernard in 1844 to women......

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