Eartha Kitt
Eartha Mae Kitt was an American singer, songwriter, and actress. She was known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of "C'est si bon" and the Christmas novelty song "Santa Baby".
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- North
- Educated at
- Lycée Français de Los AngelesHigh School of Performing Arts
- Awards
- 🏆 Annie Award🏆 star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Trending topics shown first"It’s all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self love deficit."
"I fall in love myself, and I want someone to share it with me. I want someone to share me, with me."
"It's all about falling in love with yourself and sharing that love with someone who appreciates you, rather than looking for love to compensate for a self love deficit."
"You should go to America. That's where my son is. That's where your future is, not Myra Menke. Her head's as empty as a flowerpot."
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Timeline
1927
Born
Birth2008
Died
Death
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