Julie Newmar at 92: Reflecting on Catwoman, Hollywood, and caring for her son
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Steve Rose
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Summary
At 92, actress Julie Newmar reflects on her iconic career — from starring in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and dancing with Fred Astaire to becoming world-famous as Catwoman in the original Batman series, which also made her a gay icon. The article explores her life behind the scenes, including caring for her son with disabilities, her philosophy on beauty and aging, and her secret garden in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledMy life is about beauty
Here, try one. Isn't that nice?
That one's Marilyn Monroe
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