The Limited Times

Now you can see non-English news...

Joséphine Baker, a "rainbow tribe" in unison

2021-11-29T15:17:49.000Z


DECRYPTION - In the 1950s and 1960s, the former star of the Roaring Twenties gave birth to twelve children adopted all over the world at the Château des Milandes.


She will die without knowing why she has green eyes.

At 66, Marianne Zinzen specifies that

“it does not matter.

It's just a detail ”

.

Seventh child adopted by Joséphine Baker and her husband Jo Bouillon, she is also the first daughter.

“Having ten brothers when you're a girl is great.

We reign, ”

she said, delighted.

A position which is not without consequences.

“Because of that, I have few friends.

Because my brothers are my friends and my confidants, sometimes.

This story binds us so closely

,

adds Marianne.

To read also

Joséphine Baker, a certain idea of ​​France

There were 12 of them and history has described them as the “Rainbow Tribe”.

Twelve children adopted in different parts of the world by the Bouillon-Baker couple between 1952 and 1964 and brought up in the Dordogne, at the Château des Milandes and in its large park, a wonderful playground for a group of kids.

Because the first were boys, Jo Bouillon had imposed that they only take in boys.

The musician and conductor feared carnal temptations between brothers

This article is for subscribers only.

You have 84% left to discover.

To cultivate your freedom is to cultivate your curiosity.

Continue reading your article for € 1 the first month

I ENJOY IT

Already subscribed?

Log in

Source: lefigaro

All news articles on 2021-11-29

You may like

Trends 24h

Latest

© Communities 2019 - Privacy

The information on this site is from external sources that are not under our control.
The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.