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'My life is about beauty': Julie Newmar at 92 on shocking the world as Catwoman

She starred in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, had to stoop when she danced with Fred Astaire, then became world-famous – and a gay icon – in the original Batman series. But her life behind the scenes has been just as interesting ...

'My life is about beauty': Julie Newmar at 92 on shocking the world as Catwoman

TL;DR

  • Starred in 'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers'.
  • Danced with Fred Astaire, requiring her to stoop.
  • Became world-famous and a gay icon in the original Batman series as Catwoman.
  • Her behind-the-scenes life is considered as interesting as her on-screen career.