Crazy cat ladies: Catwoman through the years

JULIE NEWMAR (1966): The original Catwoman, Julie Newmar appeared in 12 episodes of the 1966 live action television series ‘Batman’. Of course, Julie achieved superstar status as Catwoman despite a lack of screen time, and one of the costumes tailored for her is now part of the collection of the Smithsonian Institution.

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LEE MERIWETHER (1966): TV actress Lee Meriwether was cast to play Catwoman for the tie-in ‘Batman’ film after her predecessor Julie Newman had a scheduling conflict. After her stint as Catwoman in the film, she also appeared in two episodes of the ‘Batman’ TV series, playing Bruce Wayne’s love interest.

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EARTHA KITT (1967): When the original Catwoman Julie Newman opted out of the ‘Batman’ series, the producers cast popular singer Eartha Kitt as the new Catwoman. Eartha appeared in three episodes in the series' third season before the show was pulled off the air.

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MICHELLE PFEIFFER (1992): Arguably the most memorable Catwoman ever, sexy American actress Michelle Pfeiffer appeared in Tim Burton’s 1992 hit film ‘Batman Returns’. Her portrayal of the cat lady was so good; Bat fans have insisted that Michelle is the Catwoman.

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HALLE BERRY (2004): After Michelle Pfeiffer, Hollywood A-lister Halle Berry was next to don the Cat suit. Although the spin-off ‘Catwoman’ film was a massive disappointment and was heavily criticised, Halle was arguably the most high-profile star to squeeze into the leather suit.

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ANNE HATHAWAY (2012): Current Hollywood A-lister Anne Hathaway is set to appear in Christopher Nolan’s highly-anticipated Batman finale, ‘The Dark Knight Rises’. She sure has a big knee-length leather boots to fill.

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