Dita Von Teese (born September 28, 1972) is a popular American burlesque artist. She was born Heather Sweet in Rochester, Michigan. She is also the girlfriend of musician Marilyn Manson.
Fond of wearing elaborate lingerie such as corsets and stockings, she "puts the tease back into striptease" with long, complex dance shows complete with props and characters.
She is also a leading fetish model. She also acts, in such movies as Romancing Sara and Matter of Trust, in which she is billed as Heather Sweet.
