The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat

This was the first Technicolor film directed by Busby Berkeley, whose extravagant musical numbers received critical acclaim, particularly the scene featuring "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat".

In 1943, Busby Berkeley was hired by Fox to direct the lavish wartime musical The Gang's All Here, which featured one of Carmen Miranda's most iconic numbers: "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat".

[3] The musical number "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat", performed by Carmen Miranda in the film The Gang's All Here (1943), is one of the most memorable sequences in 1940s Hollywood cinema.

[6] The musical number "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat", performed by Carmen Miranda, became a cultural landmark, generating countless references and tributes over the decades.

[8] In cinema and television, the number continues to be referenced, as seen in The Simpsons, where characters Homer and Bart wear fruit hats, a clear reference to Carmen Miranda.

[10] In addition, contemporary artists such as Madonna,[11] Katy Perry,[12] and Anitta[13] incorporate tropical elements and extravagant costumes into their performances, clearly influenced by Carmen Miranda’s style.

[14] Comedy shows, such as Saturday Night Live, have also used the number as a reference in comedic sketches, while the visual of "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat" has inspired artists and designers.

Carmen Miranda in The Gang's All Here (1943).
Carmen Miranda singing "The Lady in the Tutti Frutti Hat" in The Gang's All Here , 1943