Divine was the illusion of Harris Glenn Milstead. Born on October 19th, 1945 in Baltimore, Maryland, Divine would become a huge figure in the drag culture. Though her life was short lived due to her passing at age 42 on March 7th, 1988, her over the top personality and presence etched a place for her in history.
Most well known for work with filmmaker John Waters, “Divine” became a character actor performing in several of Waters’ theatrical features. Through this work, Divine also launched a music career with such hits as “You Think You’re a Man” and “I’m So Beautiful”.
We salute the artistry that was Divine!
Divine Fan Sites on Social Media: Facebook
Some venues and events that Divine has been a part of include:
- Columbus, Ohio — Rudely Elegant
Captured Moments with Divine
