Eartha Kitt

Eartha Mae Kitt (born January 17, 1927), is an actress and singer whose mother was black/Cherokee, and whose father was white.

She was born out-of-wedlock, as would have to be the case given the laws regarding miscegenati

Eartha Mae Kitt (born January 17, 1927), is an actress and singer whose mother was black/Cherokee, and whose father was white.

She was born out-of-wedlock, as would have to be the case given the laws regarding miscegenation at the time, in tiny North, South Carolina, but jokes about the fact that many audiences assume her to be from somewhere more exotic. Her hits include "Let's Do It", "C'est Si Bon", "An Old-Fashioned Millionaire", "Monotonous", "Love for Sale", "I'd Rather Be Burned as a Witch", "Uska Dara", "Mink, Schmink", "Under the Bridges of Paris", and "Santa Baby". Kitt's unique style was enhanced as she became fluent in French during her years performing in Europe. She dabbled in other languages as well, which she demonstrates with finesse in many of the live recordings of her cabaret performances.