Batman’ Star Julie Newmar, 89, Cares For Son with Down Syndrome, 42 — He’s an Artist Living in Their Garden Home
Best known for her role as Catwoman in "Batman," Julie Newmar had a pretty successful career in Hollywood.
She gave birth to her son, John, who suffers from a genetic condition, and separated from her husband.
The actress still cares for her child, now 42, and they find peace in spending time in her home's garden.
Julie Newmar started her career in entertainment as a dancer in a couple of movies, such as "Slaves of Babylon" and "Serpent of the Nile," but she remained uncredited for her work. She also appeared in "The Band Wagon" and "Demetrius and the Gladiators."
Universal Studios hired her as a choreographer for other projects, but her first significant role, where she appeared as Julie Newmeyer, was in "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" in 1954. She played a s...