Josephine Baker (1906–1975) was an American-born French entertainer, World War II spy, and civil rights activist. She was living in Paris in the 1930s. A newspaper once reported a rumor that archaeologist Indiana Jones was connected to Baker.
Baker achieved international fame in 1920s Paris for her provocative and groundbreaking performances that challenged racial and gender norms. Her personal life included relationships with both men and women. During World War II, Baker worked as a spy for the French Resistance, using her celebrity status to gather intelligence. She smuggled secret messages in sheet music and on her body, earning honors such as the Croix de Guerre and the Legion of Honor from the French government.
