Fatal Beauty

The Evelyn Nesbit Story
Portrait of Evelyn Nesbit with flower crown, vintage photograph

Evelyn Nesbit, the original "It Girl" of the early 20th century, captivated America with her beauty and became embroiled in the "Crime of the Century". Her story of fame, scandal, and tragedy epitomizes the tumultuous Gilded Age.

Born in 1884, Evelyn rose to fame as a model and chorus girl, catching the eye of prominent architect Stanford White. Their relationship, and her subsequent marriage to millionaire Harry Thaw, led to a sensational murder that shocked the nation.

Explore the life of Evelyn Nesbit, a woman whose allure sparked deadly jealousy and whose testimony captivated courtrooms, forever changing the landscape of celebrity culture and tabloid journalism in America.

Evelyn Nesbit on the famous red velvet swing, artistic rendition