While Julie Newmar might have gained her most enduring fame by playing Catwoman on the Batman TV series in the ‘60s, there is so much more to her than a pleather catsuit and some kick-butt moves. Newmar had a presence on stage before she even teamed up with Batman, and there is no one quite like her.
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Throughout her life, she became a celebrated screen icon, earning herself a Tony award. Besides her dancing, acting, and writing skills, Newmar is also an inventor and real estate mogul. The 88-year-old has a lot of tricks in her bag, so let’s take a look back at Newmar’s life to see how she became the powerhouse woman she is today.