The Real Inspiration And Evolution Of The Betty Boop Cartoon

One Direction Pays Tribute

At the 2013 MTV Teen Choice Awards, Betty Boop received an acknowledgment from an unlikely celebrity: singer/songwriter Zayn Malik. At the time, Malik was a member of the hugely popular boy band One Direction (known to fans as 1D). He appeared at the awards ceremony wearing a jacket emblazoned with Betty’s image. One Direction, which rose to fame after appearing on the singing competition The X Factor, won four awards that evening, for Choice Love Song, Choice Single by a Group, Choice Music Group, and Choice Summer Tour. Perhaps Betty Boop served as a good luck charm for the band!