Julie Newmar, 92, Makes Rare Appearance at Hollywood Show (PHOTOS)

Julie Newmar, the world’s first and most famous Catwoman, stands among some of the last living embodiments of Hollywood royalty — a golden era icon whose presence alone commands respect. And when she arrived at the Hollywood Show in Burbank, California, on Saturday, January 10, 2026, her fans were waiting.

Fans waited hours to meet Julie Newmar

Lines to meet the star began forming in the early hours and wrapped the building, as the 92-year-old Newmar had announced that this would be her only appearance in 2026. Fans of all ages waited — some as young as teens, and others who may have surpassed Newmar in age — each bringing their own personal stories and adoration for Newmar, patiently waiting in line for the opportunity to meet her.

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Many fans were toting iconic posters, glossies and rare merchandise seeking her autograph. The legend didn’t disappoint, as she was witty, playful and generous with each of her fans as they made their introductions. Even other celebs attending the show flocked over to her guarded (black curtains prevented people from taking photos) area to get a glimpse of Newmar and/or trying to reconnect to dish about old days.

How Julie Newmar became Catwoman

Throughout her career, Newmar’s statuesque form and height (5’11”) made her a larger-than-life sex symbol, and she was often cast as a temptress or Amazonian beauty — and her recurring role in the 1960s television series Batman as Catwoman solidified her as a legend.

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Newmar’s debut role on Batman was in the Season 2 episode “Better Luck Next Time” (March 1966). Fans will remember that Lee Meriwether played Catwoman in the 1966 feature film “due to Newmar being unaware that a film was going to be made, and being already signed onto an adaptation of Monsieur Lecoq that never got made,” her personal bio states. Clearly other iconic Catwoman would follow, like Eartha Kitt, who portrayed Catwoman in the series’ final season while Newmar was busy making the film Mackenna’s Gold, which was shot during the filming of the final season, but not released until 1969. But it is Newmar who will forever hold the title of the first Catwoman.

Newmar modified her Catwoman costume, which appears above in the poster she she signed for a fan, during her Batman run. She placed the belt at the hips instead of the waist to emphasize her hourglass figure.

Her Catwoman costume is now in the Smithsonian.

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