That opening interview. Damn, what a legend. Perfect response. I love how she keeps repeating the question seemingly to try and make sense of it or to see if it’s not as absurd as it first seemed to her. She is sorely missed.
She's the most inspirational human I have ever seen. Came from nothing, the ghetto and homelessness. And ends up in the White House for a luncheon. AND then scolds the first lady for her bullshit. WHAT A MASTERPIECE OF A WOMAN !!!!!
I’ve been really digging into her life story and her art lately and I must say this woman is probably my all time favorite actress & singer. I’m stunned by her and I wish I had known of her sooner!
Thank you! This is a wonderful presentation of one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever known.... All people should be aware of Eartha Kitt's great contribution to humanity. I would have given her a Presidential Medal of Honer Award for her lifetime achievements and her positive example for humanity to follow.
Such a blessing to see young people bringing their creativity and intelligence to a project like this -- Honoring the spirits of the ancestors, who continue to live and breathe within us.
Thank you so much for let me know more fron Eartha Kitt. My father called Marcelino Valdés, was a cuban percusionist that played with her. After your documentary, I have seen more of the life of Eartha Kitt and I am much more proud that my father has worked with her. Thank you very much again.
Thank you for taking the time to research and share your findings with one of our greats. Eartha Kitt may not have wanted flowers and a big hooopla with her passing but the light glows stronger as her legacy grows. My mentor and friend...
I saw her at the Shaw Theatre, she was in her 80's then! I don't recall her having a break and it was a long show. When she sang the first note of La Vien Rose it felt like I'd been hit on the back of the head...such was her power. At the end of the show many men placed flowers at the stage...it was moving. Then to read she'd died within a year of that performance...she was truly a class act. Her daughter recalls visiting Eartha when she was in bed the last days of her life. Apparently the daughter raised her voice to make sure she was heard. Eartha lifted her head and said "Darling ... I'm dying I'm not deaf." The interviewer obviously hadn't done his homework to ask if she'd compromise in a marriage/relationship? she stood up for what she believed and paid the price...but her audiences loved her. Thank you for this tribute Kyia
Thank you so very much for this, Kyia. Eartha has never really been given the acclaim she deserves. I grew up listening to her music and loving her unique voice and incredible presence. Here in the UK, when I was a child in the 70s, Eartha was always on tv and was immensely loved, more so, I think, than in the U.S, at that time. She was so poised, so glamorous, so fiercely intelligent, so outspoken and so sophisticated and her repertoire of songs was wonderfully diverse. She could sing any song and make it sound like the only song in the world. I loved the fact that Eartha always said what she felt and stood up for what she believed and was fearless, honest, opinionated and honest. She blazed so many trails for those who came after her. Eartha was - and will always remain - a true legend and a real inspiration.
I also got interested in Eartha Kitt because of The Emperor's New Groove and your video was the first video I watched about her:story. :) My favourite scene of her's is when she tuns into a cat. "Is that my voice? Is that *my* voice?"
I'm in my late 40"s and I love Eartha Kitt. This woman is amazing, beautiful , insightful, and unbelievably strong. Just wanted to know if and when you're going to do part 2?
Poor Eartha. But she shrugged everything off! I love that about her. THE GOVERNMENT, ONCE AGAIN, WILL TRY TO RUIN YOUR LIFE IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THEM. Eartha, was an attractive woman, awesome figure, and definitely talented. 👏 🎬 Her daughter is beautiful. When Kit, was a little girl, she sorta resembled Lisa Marie Presley. RIP Eartha, you were an extraordinary woman. 🤲
I love Eartha Kitt! She made quite an impression on me as a child watching her on Batman and Robin. I so wanted Cat Woman to have her own show! No disrespect to Julie Newmar, Michelle Pfieffer or Halley Berry, but Eartha was my favorite cat woman. Thanks for the video. I look forward to seeing more from your channel.
I've heard through the grapevine that I'm related to Eartha kitt . My Grandmother was born in St. Mathews South Carolina in 1917. I dont know how we are related? Bcuz of share cropping & slavery we will never know?
She was spunky and self described as broken thus compensating by being outrageous and wanted. I think most ppl just want to give her hugs, but I think she was so strong she probably pushed others away from her self sabotaging any real love she could possibly have had.
Fabulous Kyia but Orson Welles also wanted her as Helen in Faust on Broadway which they strongly objected to. He had an affinity to singers which is why he did date Eartha and Billie Holliday. Eartha had purchased some brownstones in New York which sustained he income during the hard times in which she was made unemployable by the Johnson's who had been a self-righteous bigot for years, if you see Mary Bethune's dealings with him and later MLK. Not to mention him carrying on the war in Vietnam and never donning a soldiers uniform a day in his life.
Thank so much for info. I appreciate whenever people can add to the stories I tell and fact check my information, etc. So thank you so much for the info.
A favorite of drag impersonators because she's such a character. Pop culture enthusiasts like myself think she really lived an interesting life and had an equally interesting career. First came to know her from Emperor's New Groove.
if her life will put on a film, I would go & recommend "VIOLA DAVIS" to portray her life, Viola is a phenomenal and brilliant actor, im sure you will agree.
No one has bothered to question if Kitt's daughter was biological or adopted? Can't seem to find any pictures of her pregnant anywhere only pictures of her holding a newborn. Isn't that ironic? Pictures after the fact only? Hey Jerry what's the real story?
Back in the day, it was very inappropriate for a woman to be seen visibly pregnant (especially someone famous). She likely hid her belly before it became noticeable.
This was a good video, chronicling the life and career of, one, Eartha Kitt (born Eartha Mae Keith). However, I must point out that her divorce from husband Bill McDonald came in 1965 (officially), not 1956, as stated in the video, since the chronological progression of the story was going well. I'm not defining the presentation on the one error, but I'm just trying to help. Thank you for uploading the video.
Thank you so much for the correction. I always appreciate feedback and fact checks. I want to tell these stories as accurately as possible so thank you so much. I'll add this correction to my description box.
I swear it's always the people who have a hard life that end up becoming great.
How is there not a Movie of her life?an amazing person
She's black
No one would be able to do her justice. Maybe Halle Bailey in 20 years.
@@ginger780bread7 Lame excuse she deserved better
@@emmanuelharris6445 : I would go for VIOLA DAVIS to portray her lofe, Viola is a phenomenal and brilliant actor, im sure you will all agree.
@@AR-oi4hg : I would go for VIOLA DAVIS to portray her life, Viola is a phenomenal and brilliant actor, im sure you will all agree.
That opening interview. Damn, what a legend. Perfect response. I love how she keeps repeating the question seemingly to try and make sense of it or to see if it’s not as absurd as it first seemed to her.
She is sorely missed.
This is one lady who knows how to give a stupid interview question the response it deserves!
Ms. Kitt shoulda had a biographical film about her life. Always wanted to see a film about her life. Hope it happens one day
Thank you so much for covering this beautiful icon❤Eartha Kit doesn't get the full recognition and respect that she deserves.
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She's the most inspirational human I have ever seen. Came from nothing, the ghetto and homelessness.
And ends up in the White House for a luncheon. AND then scolds the first lady for her bullshit. WHAT A MASTERPIECE OF A WOMAN !!!!!
Hahahahahaaa man comes into my life and I have to compromise
lol great I love her
I need her attitude!!!! Love her ❤❤❤❤
I’ve been really digging into her life story and her art lately and I must say this woman is probably my all time favorite actress & singer. I’m stunned by her and I wish I had known of her sooner!
You should hear Aretha sing.
MY SENTIMENT EXACTLY!!!!
Love this woman!!!!!
You have to compromise the little stuff but never compromise yourself. When you love someone, you love them as a whole person
Thank you! This is a wonderful presentation of one of the greatest entertainers the world has ever known.... All people should be aware of Eartha Kitt's great contribution to humanity. I would have given her a Presidential Medal of Honer Award for her lifetime achievements and her positive example for humanity to follow.
I couldn't agree more! She's an absolute legend and the world definitely deserves to know of her achievements and humanity.
She was so underrated especially in the black community. She was outspoken and intelligent and stood up for people like myself.
Eartha love you R I P
This gave me goosebumps… what an outstanding woman!
Such a blessing to see young people bringing their creativity and intelligence to a project like this -- Honoring the spirits of the ancestors, who continue to live and breathe within us.
My heart dropped when you said that so called Aunt started to abuse her too😣🤦🏽😭.
If i found a lamp and a genie came out and granted me 3 wishes, one of them would be to see Timbuktu on broadway in 1978.
Thank you so much for let me know more fron Eartha Kitt. My father called Marcelino Valdés, was a cuban percusionist that played with her. After your documentary, I have seen more of the life of Eartha Kitt and I am much more proud that my father has worked with her. Thank you very much again.
Where did he perform with her at?
This woman knew what it was before it was what it became!
Great vid. I didn't know much about Eartha Kitt. Had no idea she knew 7 languages. Boomerang is my fav movie.
I will always love her.
She was amazing
BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION.....Verbiage and Clarity PERFECTO ! Much love from Mama Banks here in Las Vegas Babies !!!
Thank you for taking the time to research and share your findings with one of our greats. Eartha Kitt may not have wanted flowers and a big hooopla with her passing but the light glows stronger as her legacy grows. My mentor and friend...
I saw her at the Shaw Theatre, she was in her 80's then! I don't recall her having a break and it was a long show. When she sang the first note of La Vien Rose it felt like I'd been hit on the back of the head...such was her power. At the end of the show many men placed flowers at the stage...it was moving. Then to read she'd died within a year of that performance...she was truly a class act. Her daughter recalls visiting Eartha when she was in bed the last days of her life. Apparently the daughter raised her voice to make sure she was heard. Eartha lifted her head and said "Darling ... I'm dying I'm not deaf."
The interviewer obviously hadn't done his homework to ask if she'd compromise in a marriage/relationship? she stood up for what she believed and paid the price...but her audiences loved her. Thank you for this tribute Kyia
Thank you so very much for this, Kyia. Eartha has never really been given the acclaim she deserves.
I grew up listening to her music and loving her unique voice and incredible presence. Here in the UK, when I was a child in the 70s, Eartha was always on tv and was immensely loved, more so, I think, than in the U.S, at that time. She was so poised, so glamorous, so fiercely intelligent, so outspoken and so sophisticated and her repertoire of songs was wonderfully diverse. She could sing any song and make it sound like the only song in the world.
I loved the fact that Eartha always said what she felt and stood up for what she believed and was fearless, honest, opinionated and honest. She blazed so many trails for those who came after her.
Eartha was - and will always remain - a true legend and a real inspiration.
I also got interested in Eartha Kitt because of The Emperor's New Groove and your video was the first video I watched about her:story. :)
My favourite scene of her's is when she tuns into a cat. "Is that my voice? Is that *my* voice?"
Superior intellect makes difficulty for us in a already judge mental world , brilliance shines through 👌🏾🦹🏾♂️🌷🧕🏿😍
Me neither, ever understood why one should compromise?! When she didn't, she remained alone.
I fucking love eartha! 💕 she is a true queen❤️ 👑
She’s my idol.
Thank you for this chronological depiction of our lady's life! I look forward to your next story!
I'm in my late 40"s and I love Eartha Kitt. This woman is amazing, beautiful , insightful, and unbelievably strong. Just wanted to know if and when you're going to do part 2?
Eartha broke the mold
Poor Eartha. But she shrugged everything off! I love that about her.
THE GOVERNMENT, ONCE AGAIN, WILL TRY TO RUIN YOUR LIFE IF YOU DISAGREE WITH THEM.
Eartha, was an attractive woman, awesome figure, and definitely talented.
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Her daughter is beautiful. When Kit, was a little girl, she sorta resembled Lisa Marie Presley.
RIP Eartha, you were an extraordinary woman.
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This was so well done!!! Thank you❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Great documentary on Eartha kitt. I enjoyed the press of her Ms. Eartha Kitt's life. You did a remarkable job! Thank you
Sorry, typo. I enjoyed the presentation of Ms. Eartha Kitt's life.
Thanks for a wonderful presentation- I knew nothing of Eartha Kitt before this 👏
I love Eartha Kitt! She made quite an impression on me as a child watching her on Batman and Robin. I so wanted Cat Woman to have her own show! No disrespect to Julie Newmar, Michelle Pfieffer or Halley Berry, but Eartha was my favorite cat woman. Thanks for the video. I look forward to seeing more from your channel.
I think Halley Berry should play Eartha in a life story
I’d love to hear about Queen Lateefah
You did a lovely job on explaining her life. Thank you love
Awesome. She is one of my heros
This video is great! Thank you for making it!
beautifully said GOLDEN EARTHA KITT💛
Awesome woman - awesome story. Thank you 😊
Thanks for the video Kyia!
Oh god !! I love her 🥺❤️
Thank you for this!
Thank you!!
Thank you. I learned much I was not previously aware of.
Just found this video and found it very interesting.
Great Job Sis!!!
That was honestly a beautiful video they should make a movie I even teared up
I love the video :) Good Job
Very good !.
I've heard through the grapevine that I'm related to Eartha kitt . My Grandmother was born in St. Mathews South Carolina in 1917. I dont know how we are related? Bcuz of share cropping & slavery we will never know?
Wow that's incredible. I wish I could help you figure out your connection.
She’s phenomenal
who isn't in love with Eartha kitt
She’s my hero!
Bravo
Never heard about her before, nice!
Such an amazing woman. The world grew dimmer when she left us.
Tks you, I'm a big fan of her music but didn't know about her background.
Such a beauty and fascinating woman ❤️
She was spunky and self described as broken thus compensating by being outrageous and wanted. I think most ppl just want to give her hugs, but I think she was so strong she probably pushed others away from her self sabotaging any real love she could possibly have had.
Fabulous Kyia but Orson Welles also wanted her as Helen in Faust on Broadway which they strongly objected to. He had an affinity to singers which is why he did date Eartha and Billie Holliday. Eartha had purchased some brownstones in New York which sustained he income during the hard times in which she was made unemployable by the Johnson's who had been a self-righteous bigot for years, if you see Mary Bethune's dealings with him and later MLK. Not to mention him carrying on the war in Vietnam and never donning a soldiers uniform a day in his life.
Thank so much for info. I appreciate whenever people can add to the stories I tell and fact check my information, etc. So thank you so much for the info.
Wow Mary Bethune as well he was a true piece of ish
A favorite of drag impersonators because she's such a character. Pop culture enthusiasts like myself think she really lived an interesting life and had an equally interesting career. First came to know her from Emperor's New Groove.
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She Had It Rough Till The Day She Died.....The True Definition Of Dying Alone With Cats.....She Died A Lonely Hurt Woman.....Who Was Never Loved.....
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if her life will put on a film, I would go & recommend "VIOLA DAVIS" to portray her life, Viola is a phenomenal and brilliant actor, im sure you will agree.
Yes, no compromising.
Pls, keep doing what doing?
You’re so cute love this video
Would you ask a man to compromise in a relationship
Hell no, never should I be asked to either.
No one has bothered to question if Kitt's daughter was biological or adopted? Can't seem to find any pictures of her pregnant anywhere only pictures of her holding a newborn. Isn't that ironic? Pictures after the fact only? Hey Jerry what's the real story?
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Back in the day, it was very inappropriate for a woman to be seen visibly pregnant (especially someone famous). She likely hid her belly before it became noticeable.
the story was good however you said she got married in 1960 and divorced in 1956 not sure about that? Love your video
That guy that she loved didn't love her the same, he loved money more, or he would have ran off with her, and made a new life with her
This was a good video, chronicling the life and career of, one, Eartha Kitt (born Eartha Mae Keith). However, I must point out that her divorce from husband Bill McDonald came in 1965 (officially), not 1956, as stated in the video, since the chronological progression of the story was going well. I'm not defining the presentation on the one error, but I'm just trying to help. Thank you for uploading the video.
Thank you so much for the correction. I always appreciate feedback and fact checks. I want to tell these stories as accurately as possible so thank you so much. I'll add this correction to my description box.
@@blackstorykyia6958 Your very welcome... :-).
You skipped Eve’s Bayu
A woman only truly ever falls in love once after that it all down hill &
Make do,
Her accent. Wonder what’s her nationality
If they made a movie about her life I think Rihanna could play her
TLC is not on that same level as Eartha Kitt!!
Both male and female have to compromise, in my humble opinion.