How the girl who was called ugly became the se*iest woman alive
Many people once called her unattractive, a label that baffled those who truly knew her. She had a striking presence—thick hair, expressive eyes, and a voice that felt timeless and spiritual, powerful even without adornment. That voice belonged to Janis Joplin, whose path to legend began far from fame. Born January 19, 1943, in Port…