Zoe Saldana Rumored to Play Eartha Kitt in Biopic

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ominican-American Zoe Saldana is rumored to play Eartha Kitt in an upcoming biopic about her life.

Saldana is said to be in talks to play the lead role in the film about Kitt’s rise to fame and professional career, which spanned over 60 years until her death in 2008. In the 1960’s, she suffered a substantial professional setback, when she  opposed the war in Vietnam and reportedly made Lady Bird Johnson burst into tears with her criticisms during a White House luncheon.

Her career started flourishing in the 90’s, with a guest starring role in Boomerang alongside Eddie Murphy. She is best known for her role in Catwoman. 

Eartha Kitt pictured here performing in 1968

Saldana is also portraying Nina Simone in an upcoming biopic “Nina”. She is currently preparing for her role as Rosemary Woodhouse in the television mini-series version of Rosemary’s Baby.

 

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