The Trials and Tribulations of Samantha Fox, the Pinup Girl

Working for Her Namesake

It feels like she kind of disappeared from the spotlight after she covered a very well-known song, a cover she performed in 1989. She performed Dusty Springfield’s “I Only Wanna Be With You.” It seemed that after this performance, she went quiet stateside. What became of this rising star – and how did she fall from grace?

Samantha Fox, at 16 years old, pictured with her pet dog.

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Her self-proclaimed “Angel Attitude” has helped her keep a flowing career in her native country of England. She has not done a ton in the United States since the 1980s. Let’s dive into the ups and downs of this former musician and pinup girl; let’s see what she’s made of herself!