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Apr 26, 2021 · But in 2001 — after her daughter Kitt Shapiro had married Allan Rothschild, and moved into his Westport house — Eartha Kitt bought a home in Weston. She loved it: the people, the river, the proximity to New York (and her grandchildren).
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My parents told me that when I was born, people came to the nursery in the hospital and would get into arguments when they saw that Eartha Kitts baby was a pudgy, white, girl.
Now, Im not looking to start a debate about genetics. Im far from an expert, and really, who cares. (If you do, then I apologize for being so flippant, but, I didnt choose my parents and cant change the way I came out). I just find it interesting, that some people need an answer, even to a question that may not have a clear one.
I think my mother got a kick out of having a child who, at first glance, didnt have any resemblance to her. She would tell me with great pride how I was like a walking United Nations. Belonging to everyone and no one at the same time. Impossible to be put into just one category or descriptive column.
Why was that so important to her? As a light skinned African American in the South, in 1927, she was labeled a Yella Gal, too light to be accepted by the black community and too dark for the whites. And, as a person of color in the music business, there was the need to classify her as a Jazz, Gospel or Blues singer. My mother didnt understand the n...
My mothers wisdom continues to inspire me everyday which is why I created Simply Eartha accessories that SAY something. I now give voice to her words, and share them with you, her fans, old and new.
Feb 15, 2023 · Relation Between Mamie & Eartha Kitt. When Annie Mae died suddenly in 1943, Mamie stepped in to take care of Eartha. She provided a steady, loving presence in Eartha’s life, and she helped her cope with the loss of her mother. Mamie encouraged Eartha to pursue her dreams of becoming a singer and actress and was an important part of her ...
Eartha Kitt's daughter, Kitt Shapiro, sat down with Craig Melvin on TODAY Monday to share her mother's legacy and lessons she learned at a young age about race.
Apr 7, 2021 · Eartha Kitt's Amazing Journey From Abandoned and Abused to Hollywood Legend: New Book. "My mother survived so much," Eartha Kitt's daughter Kitt Shapiro tells PEOPLE ahead of the release...
Oct 7, 2022 · “She spoke about her childhood a lot,” recalls Kitt, who details her relationship with her mom in the memoir Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White. “There was so much ...
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Oct 7, 2022 · “She spoke about her childhood a lot,” recalls Kitt, who details her relationship with her mom in the memoir Eartha & Kitt: A Daughter’s Love Story in Black and White. “There was so much ...
