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Round Rock, Texas, proudly honors Barbette — the trailblazing aerialist and female impersonator who dazzled Broadway and Paris in the 1920s and 30s — with a new state historical marker at their hometown cemetery. Celebrated during Pride Month, the unveiling brought together family, drag performers, and community leaders to recognize Barbette’s legacy, long admired abroad but finally acknowledged at home. Once a star whose career ended in injury, Barbette later shaped Hollywood as a film consultant and remains a vital icon for today’s queer artists. From a CBS Austin feature to a documentary and a Pride-themed CapMetro bus, Barbette’s story is now everywhere — a powerful symbol that big dreams, no matter where you start, are worth celebrating.

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