Who Is Eartha Kitt Daughter Kitt Shapiro? Details About Her Father John William McDonald And Family

Who is Kitt Shapiro? Here’s what we know about the daughter of Eartha Kitt.

Kitt Shapiro is an American businesswoman.

She is well-known for being the daughter of the late singer and actress Eartha Kitt.

Who Is Kitt Shapiro?

Kitt Shapiro is the daughter of the entertainment icon Eartha Kitt.

Her mother was a multi-talented artist capable of singing, acting, dancing, and comedy. Born on 17 January 1927 and died on 25 December 2008 of Colon Cancer, she was well-known for her distinctive sound and her recordings of C’est si bon and Santa Baby. 

Moreover, Kitt’s mom was the Cat Woman in the third and final season of the Batman series in 1967. Likewise, she also appeared in a few Disney films, including The Emperor’s New Groove (2000) and Holes (2003).

Additionally, Eartha is the recipient of three Emmy Awards, out of which she earned one posthumously in 2010.

Unlike her mother, there aren’t many details about Kitt online. Nonetheless, we know a few things about her. She was born to her mother and father, John William McDonald, on 26 November 1961 in Los Angeles, United States.

She is the owner of the local boutique, WEST, in Westport, Connecticut. As per the store’s website, she started the business at 57 to pursue her love for fashion.

Likewise, Shapiro is also the President of Eartha Kitt Productions & Simply Eartha.

She authored Eartha & Kitt A Daughter’s Love Story In Black & White. The book, published on 4 May 2021, helped her prolong her mother’s career – 12 years after her demise.

She is active on social media, including Instagram (@kittshapiro) and Twitter (@kittshapiro).

Kitt Shapiro Husband And Children

Kitt Shapiro is happily married to her husband, Allan Bruce Rothschild.

According to a blog from 2009, his parents are Rita and Stanley Rothschild. Furthermore, he is a commercial real estate broker and developer in Westport who graduated from Emory. Moreover, he holds a law degree from Yeshiva University.

Likewise, Allan was the senior managing director of C. B. Richard Ellis’ New York office.

The couple got married in 2002. Both had previously been in a marital relationship but ended in divorce. Their first meeting was at a party in Pamela Hochstin’s house, Kitt’s friend, in Scarsdale, N.Y.

At the time of the marriage, Allan had two children.

Kitt’s previous marriage was with Charles Lawrence Shapiro. They tied their knot in 1987 but separated at an unknown time.

She is the mother of two children, Rachel and Jason Shapiro.