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    • Florence Foster Jenkins (born Narcissa Florence Foster; July 19, 1868 – November 26, 1944) was an American socialite and amateur soprano who became known, and mocked, for her flamboyant performance costumes and notably poor singing ability. Stephen Pile ranked her "the world's worst opera singer ... No one, before or since, has suc… See more

    BornNarcissa Florence Foster · July 19, 1868 · Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, U.S.
    DiedNovember 26, 1944 (aged 76) · New York City, U.S.
    SpouseFrank Thornton Jenkins (1852–1917, separated 1886)
    Occupation(s)Amateur singer, socialite
    Personal life and early career

    Narcissa Florence Foster was born July 19, 1868, in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Charles Dorrance Foster (1836–1909), an attorney and scion of a wealthy land-owning Pennsylvania family, and Mary J… See more

    Vocal career

    According to published reviews and other contemporary accounts, Jenkins's proficiency at the piano did not translate well to her singing. She is described as having great difficulty with such basic vocal skills as pit… See more

     
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    Learn about the life and career of Florence Foster Jenkins, an American amateur soprano who became famous for her off-pitch voice and self-funded performances. Find out how she inherited money, contracted syphilis, and …

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    Florence Foster Jenkins was an American amateur soprano, socialite, and philanthropist. She was a rich woman who began financing her own shows in the 1920s, hoping to become a star, despite her total lack of musical talent.

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    A biographical comedy drama about a New York heiress who pursued her dream of becoming an opera singer, despite her terrible voice. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, …

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    Aug 13, 2016 · In the new biopic, “Florence Foster Jenkins,” Meryl Streep plays the title role of a wealthy philanthropist with the desire — but not the talent — to be a singer. The Stephen Frears film is...

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    Jul 9, 2020 · Florence Foster Jenkins was a wealthy socialite who performed at Carnegie Hall in 1944, despite being one of the worst singers of all time. Learn about her life, her costumes, her audience, and her legacy from the Carnegie …

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