“When I am made fun of in the press I just remember those days when I'd come home to find that the water had been turned off because my mother couldn't afford the bill. Suddenly, everything feels easier.”

American singer, songwriter, actress, and radio presenter

Beth Ditto is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and radio presenter. Born Mary Beth Patterson, she is best known for her work with the indie rock band Gossip. Her voice has often been compared with those of Etta James, Janis Joplin, and Tina Turner. After Gossip disbanded, she moved into fashion and later began a solo career. In 2022, she played country singer Gigi Roman on the Fox drama series Monarch, and Gossip later reformed.