Stunning facts about Betty Brosmer (with 6 mind-blowing pictures)
Betty Brosmer is known as a passionate fitness expert, a legendary pin-up girl and one of the most gorgeous women in history. Let's take a look at some of her most stunning pictures and learn a little bit more about her personal life and career.
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And now, let's learn something new about Betty Brosmer and enjoy her amazing photographs.
#1 She started modeling at the age of 13
When Betty was 14 years old, one of her first professional photographs became a part of a highly successful advertising campaign.
#2 Born in Los Angeles, Betty moved to New York in 1950 to begin her career
Brosmer was only 15 years old but quickly built an extensive photographic portfolio. As she explained, "When I was 15, I was made up to look like I was about 25".
#3 Betty has won more than 50 beauty contests
She won her first contest in New York at the age of 16.
#4 During the 50s, she was the highest paid pin-up model in the US
By the way, Brosmer never did any nude or semi-nude modeling. She always thought it would cause problems for her family and future husband.
#5 In the 60s, Brosmer became an influential fitness guru
She finished her career as a commercial model and pin-up girl after marrying Joe Weider, a Canadian bodybuilder. Their marriage lasted for more than 50 years, until Joe's death in 2013.
#6 Brosmer co-authored many books on physical exercise, health and fitness
She has been a longtime magazine columnist and took interest in psychology, which was also her major at university.
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