The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas

The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas


March 4, 2025 | Samantha Henman

The Last of the Red-Hot Mamas


Sophie Tucker was a legendary entertainer who left audiences tickled and titillated. Sadly, she was the last of her kind and led a secretly lonely life.


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