She’d pose for artists and inspired several pieces of artwork, from sculptures to paintings. She even became an amateur artist and would write, paint, and sculpt.
Sarah also became the face of many advertisements and sold branded merchandise. She knew how to market her own personal brand, making her quite the modern celebrity of her time.
Sarah continued to tour and perform later in life, busting more social norms and stunning audiences as she played Joan of Arc when she was 46. When she was 55, she purchased her own theater in Paris and named it after herself.
She is remarkably remembered for her performances in the 1910s after having her right leg amputated after suffering from an injury. She’d perform for troops during World War I without a prosthetic limb and did all this while she was in her 70s.
After starring in a few silent films, Sarah’s fame followed her through until her final days, and she passed away in 1923 at 78. By the time she died, she had starred in at least 125 plays and toured all over the world.
She was one of the most iconic celebrities of her time and is fondly remembered for her achievements and star power.
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