A star at the Folies Bčrgere, she became the most desired courtesan in Europe.
Her list of patrons ultimately included King Edward VII of England, Kaiser Wilhelm II
of Germany, Czar Nicholas II of Russia, King Alfonso XIII of Spain, King Alexander II
of Serbia, Prince Albert I of Monaco, Grand Dukes Nicholas and Peter of Russia.

“No man" she said, "who has an account at Cartier's could be regarded as ugly."