A new PBS documentary, Mae West: Dirty Blonde, is shining a spotlight on the revolutionary Hollywood icon
In a PEOPLE exclusive look at the trailer for the documentary on her life,, the actress can hardly be summarized in just a few words — but the new PBS film aims to shed light into the life of the subversive star.You'll get the latest updates on this topic in your browser notifications.
Mary Jane West, best known by her stage name Mae West, left an indelible mark on Hollywood, notably for her unapologetic embrace of her sex appeal and femininity.Fashion icon André Leon Talley says, "Mae West was a pioneer for all those women who dare to be sexy: Cher, Madonna, Rihanna, Beyoncé.
In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, Bette Midler, who executive produced the documentary, recalls a memorable interaction with the legend. "I used to sing a Mae West song when I first started working solo. I actually did not know she was still alive; there was no internet...She sent me a cease-and-desist letter telling me to stop imitating her," she recalls. "Of course I did, and I still have the letter! But truly, there will never be anyone like her. Her diamonds and feathers, her strict adherence to the clothes of the 1890s...were all part of the package.
Candice Bergen also sings her praises in the trailer, saying, "Nothing could intimidate her, she just was not afraid to go out and poke a bear with a stick."
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