Mae West is born in Brooklyn, New York on August 17, 1893.
Mary Jane West was born on August 17, 1893, in Brooklyn, New York, emerging into a world that would soon witness her incredible journey as Mae West, the iconic actress, playwright, and cultural provocateur. Growing up in a working-class family, Mae's early exposure to the performing arts fueled her ambitions, leading her to break significant barriers in theater and film throughout the 20th century.