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Betty runs a pair of establishments in the live-action Cowboy Bebop, serving as the woman in charge of Betty's Boop and Betty's Bottom. A sharp-tongued proprietor, she crosses paths with the Bebop crew when their bounty work wrecks part of her property and forces her into a reluctant alliance.

Status: Alive
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Appearance

A cherry-blossom tattoo spreads across Betty's chest, paired with crimson hair and blue eyes. In the Netflix series she favors a dark kimono-style dress.

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Personality

She keeps a short fuse where the bounty hunters are concerned, showing open irritation toward Jet and Spike.

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History

When Spike's brawl with Abdul Hakim atop Betty's Bottom tears down the venue's oversized sign, she scolds the pair for the damage. Even so, she agrees to track down Greta on their behalf, giving them a lead on where Hakim might be hiding. The episode Dog Star Swing covers the exchange.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Betty in Cowboy Bebop?

Betty is the proprietress who runs two establishments, Betty's Boop and Betty's Bottom, in Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop. She is a sharp-tongued businesswoman who crosses paths with the Bebop crew.

Why is Betty angry at Spike and Jet?

Betty is furious because Spike's brawl with Abdul Hakim atop Betty's Bottom tears down the venue's oversized sign, damaging her property.

Does Betty help Spike and Jet despite the damage to her club?

Yes. Even though she scolds Spike and Jet for the damage, Betty agrees to track down a woman named Greta on their behalf, giving them a lead on where Abdul Hakim might be hiding.

What does Betty look like in Cowboy Bebop?

Betty has a cherry-blossom tattoo across her chest, crimson hair, and blue eyes, and favors a dark kimono-style dress in the Netflix series.

Which episode features Betty in Cowboy Bebop?

Betty appears in the episode Dog Star Swing of Netflix's live-action Cowboy Bebop.

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