Whatever Happened to Julie Newmar? Why the Original ‘Batman’ Catwoman Left Hollywood

For decades, Julie Newmar found success on stage, television, and the big screen. She began as a dancer, appearing in several films such as The Band Wagon and Seven Brides for Seven Brothers. She later won a Tony Award for her performance in the Broadway comedy The Marriage-Go-Round and starred as the beautiful robot Rhoda Miller on My Living Doll. Of course, she became a television icon after playing Catwoman in the 1960s Batman series. Newmar portrayed the villain in the first two seasons, creating a seductive version of the character that remains a fan favorite today.

However, by the 1980s, Newmar’s acting had gradually slowed down while she focused on raising her son and managing real estate. Let’s find out what else she’s been up to in recent years in honor of her birthday on August 16. She is turning 93.