Edie Adams

About Edie Adams

A captivating performer, Edie Adams, who transitioned from fiery red locks to a dazzling blonde, graced stages, screens, and television sets. Though her talents spanned various mediums, she achieved widespread recognition for her alluring persona in '60s advertisements for cigars. With a playful, Mae West-inspired invitation, "Why don't you pick one up and smoke it sometime?" she embodied a particular era when smoking was viewed as sophisticated and glamorous, elevating these commercials to iconic status. Adams was a multifaceted American entertainer and entrepreneur, earning a Tony Award and receiving an Emmy nomination. She was particularly celebrated for her masterful impressions of glamorous actresses, most notably Marilyn Monroe, on both live and televised performances. Her frequent professional collaborations were with Ernie Kovacs, her husband.