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 ...