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Eartha Kitt

She was Catwoman in 'Batman', fought and campaigned for womens rights and even upset the US President after speaking out against the Vietnam War, but Eartha Kitt is probably best remembered for her huge hit record 'Santa Baby', which became a standard, replayed every Christmas. Born on a cotton plantation in South Carolina, she was of mixed race but never knew her father and had an uncertain upbringing. She began to make her mark after she was sent to New York to study performing arts. Joining a touring company, her remarkable voice underlined a star status that was quickly ...