Cyrinda Foxe
Cyrinda Foxe was an American model, actress and performer whose presence became intertwined with the visual language of early 1970s glam rock. She is most closely associated with David Bowie during the Ziggy Stardust era, where her image and performances embodied the era’s gender-fluid theatricality.
Foxe remains especially remembered for her striking appearance alongside Bowie during the period surrounding The Jean Genie, where she appeared as a dancer and visual focal point in live and promotional contexts.
- Born: 1952, New York City
- Died: 2002
- Known for: Glam-era performances, fashion, acting
- Bowie connection: Ziggy Stardust era, The Jean Genie
Early life and New York scene
Raised in New York City, Cyrinda Foxe emerged from the same downtown cultural ecosystem that produced artists, models and performers who blurred the boundaries between music, fashion and performance art. Her striking looks and fearless stage presence made her a natural figure within avant-garde and rock-oriented circles.
Glam rock and visual identity
Foxe became closely associated with the glam rock movement, where image and attitude were as important as sound. Her androgynous glamour, sharp features and confident sexuality aligned seamlessly with Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust persona.
The Jean Genie era
During performances and promotional appearances linked to The Jean Genie, Cyrinda Foxe appeared as a dancer and visual counterpoint to Bowie’s stage character. Her movements and styling reinforced the song’s raw, streetwise energy and helped cement its iconic imagery.
These appearances were not incidental: Bowie’s work at the time deliberately integrated fashion, choreography and character, making collaborators like Foxe essential to the overall artistic statement.
Beyond Bowie
Outside her association with Bowie, Foxe worked as a model and actress and remained a visible figure in rock culture. She later became connected to other major figures in music history, reinforcing her status as a recurring presence within the broader rock and glam narrative.
Legacy
Cyrinda Foxe’s legacy lies in her embodiment of glam rock’s visual revolution. She represented a moment when performance, gender expression and fashion converged into something confrontational and liberating.
Within David Bowie’s world, Foxe stands as a reminder that the Ziggy Stardust era was not only built on music, but on a carefully constructed visual universe populated by unforgettable collaborators.