Kitt Shapiro is a longtime Westport resident. She has an eclectic background, including owning WEST — the women’s boutique on Post Road East — and writing a book about her mother, the legendary Eartha Kitt.
She also produced Eartha Kitt shows and projects around the world. And she honors her mother’s legacy by raising awareness of colon cancer, and women’s health issues.
The other day, Kitt stopped by for an “06880” podcast chat on the Westport Library stage. We talked about WEST, women-owned small businesses here, and Westport in general; growing up as Eartha Kitt’s daughter, and much more.
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I knew an Ann Shapiro maybe 60 years ago. I wonder if they’re related?
Probably Jack, since the name Shapiro is not very common here in southwest Ct. lol….
Long time Westport resident is why I posted what I posted. At least 62 years ago….Im thinking Burr Farms School…although it’s not an uncommon name.
Great podcast!
And from watching Catwoman in the Batman series – Kitt Shapiro inherited her mom’s smile and warm sense of humor!
Gawd, I’m getting old. I saw Kitt’s mother, Eartha Kitt, in New Faces of 1952. She sang “Monotonous,” in a sensuous deadpan kind of way. Delightful!
Eartha Kitt one of a kind fantastic trouper. I saw her at the Carlyle. Standing ovation. WOWSER. The apple did not fall far from the tree. 🤗❤️