As one of the most talked-about figures, Julie Newmar has built a significant fortune. In this article, we dive deep into the assets and career highlights.
What Is Julie Newmar's Net Worth?
Julie Newmar is an American actress, singer, and dancer who has a net worth of $50 million. Julie Newmar is best known for being the first woman to portray Catwoman and for playing Katrin Sveg in both the film and stage versions of "Marriage-Go-Round," both of which garnered her awards. Her height and hourglass figure gave Newmar a presence in Hollywood, which was difficult to ignore. Her original Catwoman costume is now housed at the Smithsonian Institution.
Entrepreneurship
Julie Newmar has been granted two U.S. patents for pantyhose designs and one for a bra design. The bra, which was promoted as being nearly invisible, was called the Nudemar. Outside of lingerie patents, Julie is an extremely successful real estate investor with valuable holdings in the La Brea/Fairfax area. She has been directly responsible for the redevelopment and revitalization of the area. Her father began buying property in the area in the 1940s, and Julie took over and expanded upon his death.
Early Years
Julie Chalene Newmeyer was born on August 16, 1933, in Los Angeles, California. She is the oldest of the three children born to Helene (Jesmer) and Don Newmeyer. Her father had once been a professional football player with the Los Angeles Buccaneers and was in charge of the physical education department at Los Angeles City College. Her mother was a fashion designer.
Film & Dance
Having trained in ballet from a young age, Newmar performed with the Los Angeles Opera in 1945. She went on to act and dance in small and uncredited roles in films such as "She's Working Her Way Through College" withRonald Reaganand "Just For You" withBing Crosbyin 1952. She appeared in seven films in 1953, including "The I Don't Care Girl" starringMitzi Gaynor, "The Farmer Takes a Wife" starring Betty Grable, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" starringMarilyn Monroe, and "The Band Wagon" starringFred Astaire.
Ultimately, Julie Newmar's financial journey is a testament to their success.
Disclaimer: All net worth figures are estimates based on public data.
