Eartha Kitt
Eartha Kitt (1927–2008) was an American singer, actress, and dancer known for her distinctive voice and sultry stage presence.
She gained fame for cabaret performances and songs like "Santa Baby," and played Catwoman in the 1960s *Batman* television series.
Her career was derailed for years after she criticized the Vietnam War at a White House luncheon in 1968.
Live entertainment venue
- BroadwayManhattan theatrical district
- actressFemale stage performer
- chanteuseFemale nightclub singer
- divaCelebrated female vocalist
nightclub · stage · screen · Hollywood · glamour · celebrity · vaudeville · Catwoman
Lowest female vocal range
- singerVocal music performer
- Santa BabyCoquettish seasonal request song
- huskyRough-voiced or stocky
- sensualOf bodily pleasure
distinctive · jazz · torch song · standards · cabaret · recording artist · album · Grammy
Guaranteed individual legal protections
- humanitarianHelper of suffering people
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
- equalitySame status for all
justice · empowerment · philanthropy · social change · NAACP · UNICEF · outspoken · blacklisted
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- timelessUnaffected by eras
- influentialHaving considerable effect
memorable · distinctive · enduring · revered · sex symbol · unforgettable · singular · inimitable
One knowing many languages
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
- culturedEducated in arts, manners
international · Parisian · European · expatriate · jet-setter · globe-trotter · French · German
cabaret
Live entertainment venue
diva · nightclub · stage · screen · Hollywood · glamour · celebrity · vaudeville · Catwoman · Batman
contralto
Lowest female vocal range
- singerVocal music performer
- Santa BabyCoquettish seasonal request song
- huskyRough-voiced or stocky
sensual · distinctive · jazz · torch song · standards · cabaret · recording artist · album · Grammy · voice
civil rights
Guaranteed individual legal protections
- humanitarianHelper of suffering people
- advocatePublic cause supporter
- protestPublic expression of disapproval
equality · justice · empowerment · philanthropy · social change · NAACP · UNICEF · outspoken · blacklisted · controversial
legendary
Famous beyond ordinary measure
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- timelessUnaffected by eras
influential · memorable · distinctive · enduring · revered · sex symbol · unforgettable · singular · inimitable · groundbreaking
polyglot
One knowing many languages
- worldlyExperienced in practical affairs
- sophisticatedWorldly and cultured
- multilingualKnowing multiple languages
cultured · international · Parisian · European · expatriate · jet-setter · globe-trotter · French · German · Dutch
- Cabaret SingersEdith Piaf, Liza Minnelli, Marlene Dietrich
- Black ActorsDenzel Washington, Viola Davis, Morgan Freeman, Samuel L. Jackson, Halle Berry
Eartha KittDoris Day
Ethel Merman · Julie Andrews · Debbie Reynolds · Mahalia Jackson · Shirley Temple
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