Kitty Kelley

Date of Birth: April 4, 1942

Zodiac Sign: Aries

Biography

Kitty Kelley is an American journalist and author known for her best-selling unauthorized biographies of celebrities and public figures. Born in Spokane, Washington, Kelley grew up in a military family, exposing her early on to a life of constant movement and diverse environments. Her work is characterized by meticulous research and a fearless approach to uncovering the private lives of her subjects. Over the years, she has published biographies of high-profile individuals such as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Frank Sinatra, Nancy Reagan, and the British Royal Family, among others. Her books often spark controversy, yet they are widely read and critically acclaimed for their depth and detail. Kelley attended the University of Washington, where she earned her degree in English. She later worked as a press assistant to Senator Eugene McCarthy and as an editorial assistant at the Washington Post. Her breakthrough came with the publication of her first book, “Jackie Oh!” in 1978, which set the tone for her future works.

5 Interesting Facts about Kitty Kelley

1. Kitty Kelley began her journalistic career working as a press assistant for Senator Eugene McCarthy during his 1968 presidential campaign.

2. Her biography of Frank Sinatra, “His Way: The Unauthorized Biography of Frank Sinatra,” led to a lawsuit from Sinatra, which was ultimately dropped.

3. Kelley has won several awards for her investigative journalism, including the PEN Oakland Censorship Award.

4. Her book “The Royals,” which delves into the lives of the British Royal Family, was banned in the UK upon its release in 1997.

5. Kelley is known for her exhaustive research process, often conducting hundreds of interviews and sifting through thousands of documents for a single book.