Eartha Kitt was an American singer, actress, and cabaret star who was best known for her songstress career. She was born in 1927 and was a successful performer for over six decades. Her most famous song was 'Santa Baby', which she released in 1953. She also had a successful acting career, appearing in films such as Boomerang! and The Emperor's New Groove. Kitt was also a civil rights activist and was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2003.