‘My life is about beauty’: Julie Newmar at 92 on shocking the world as Catwoman - and caring for her son
At 92, actress Julie Newmar reflects on her iconic role as Catwoman, her life in Hollywood, and the personal journey of caring for her son with Down's syndrome. She emphasizes a philosophy centered on beauty, kindness, and metaphysical growth.
Why it matters
It provides a human-interest perspective on aging, celebrity culture, and the challenges of caregiving, offering a reflective look at a historical pop-culture figure.
‘I’m not ordinary enough’ … Julie Newmar at her home in Los Angeles. Photograph: Jessica Pons/The Guardian View image in fullscreen ‘I’m not ordinary enough’ … Julie Newmar at her home in Los Angeles. Photograph: Jessica Pons/The Guardian The big interview Movies Interview ‘My life is about beauty’: Julie Newmar at 92 on shocking the world as Catwoman – and caring for her son Steve Rose She starred in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, had to stoop when she danced with Fred Astaire, then became world-famous – and a gay icon – in the original Batman series. But her life behind the scenes has been just as interesting ...
This is a biographical feature piece with no political or controversial agenda.
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