Being Betty Boop
Sandy’s introduction to Betty Boop began as the lead vocalist for the 1920s band “The Cocoanut Manor Orchestra," in Florida, where she performed the signature songs of Helen Kane, Annette Henshaw, and Betty Boop at festivals and events alongside jazz legends Cab Calloway, Dizzy Gillespie, and Ray Charles.
In 1991, Universal Studios Hollywood solidified Fox's role as the Official Betty Boop, sending her on tour to embody the cherished flapper as a “living version” of Betty, with appearances on top shows like “The Rick Dees Show,” “Good Morning America,” and publicity events across Europe and Asia.
Fox's 1999 engagement with Universal Studios' Islands of Adventure in Orlando, as the official voice for Betty Boop at Toon Lagoon, included providing the beloved character's voice in The Betty Boop Store and stage show, captivating visitors from around the globe for over two decades.
Internationally, her portrayal took center stage in Paris, France, with the Lancôme Paris, Star Eyes campaign in 2012, blending Betty's historical allure with a touch of glamour and contemporary elegance for the beauty industry.
In 2014, Fox's voice as Betty Boop enhanced the prestigious Mipcom awards in Cannes, France, honoring Simon Cowell as Personality of the Year.
Beyond lending her voice, Sandy Fox has shown a remarkable depth of creativity and affection for Betty Boop, composing music and providing the voice for the Singing Betty Boop dolls by Chantilly Lane, allowing fans to bring a piece of Betty's musical world into their homes.
In 2018, Fox's appearances as the voice of Betty Boop extended to the fashion industry through "Project Runway All Stars," episode "Thrown for a Loop by Betty Boop" hosted by Alyssa Milano on Lifetime Television. Here, contestants were challenged to create a modern Hollywood look inspired by the animation legend.
Through strategic collaborations with major brands, Sandy also provided the voice for Betty Boop's foray into fashion. From Torrid's accessible chic to Zac Posen's couture elegance and Dr. Marten’s bold footwear and accessories. Each campaign celebrating Betty Boop's iconic image and persona. The Dr. Marten’s Global campaign featured a strong and feminine Betty inspiring women with the slogan “You can be it all.”
Sandy’s portrayal of Betty Boop bridges decades of entertainment history with a voice that embodies the character's jazz-age roots and modern incarnations. Her experience with Betty Boop is not merely one of voice acting but of a labor of love.
This summer also marks the debut of “Becoming Betty Boop”, a one-year premier exhibit at the Comic-con Museum, in San Diego California, where Sandy is featured as one of the “Voices of Betty Boop.”
Reflecting on her journey, Sandy said, "It’s an honor to be the voice of such an iconic character. Betty Boop is more than just an animated cartoon to me; she symbolizes joy, femininity, love, empowerment, and strength. I am grateful to be a part of the extraordinary group of women who have brought Betty to life and continue her legacy.”
