Kitten Natividad was an American actress who is best known for her roles in “Airplane!”, “Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens,” and “Up!”. She was born on February 13, 1948, in Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
Personal and Family Life
Kitten Natividad, whose birth name was Francisca Isabel Natividad, lived an interesting life filled with various relationships. She was married several times, but her first husband, who was much older than her, delayed her divorce for many years. She eventually divorced and remarried multiple times throughout her life.
Career Highlights
She gained fame as a voluptuous bombshell and was a two-time winner of Miss Nude Universe in 1970 and 1971. Her unique presence on screen often left a lasting impression on audiences, and she held a notable position in the genre of adult films without performing explicit sex scenes. Kitten worked with renowned filmmaker Russ Meyer for a long time and underwent a double mastectomy in 1999 to treat breast cancer, showcasing her resilience.
Death and Legacy
Kitten Natividad passed away on September 24, 2022, in Los Angeles, California, due to complications from kidney failure. Her legacy remains in the hearts of her fans, and she is remembered for her contributions to film and her distinctive style.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Airplane! | 1980-07-02 | Bouncy Topless Woman on Plane (uncredited) |
| Up! | 1976-10-01 | The Greek Chorus (as Francesca ‘Kitten’ Natividad) |
| Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens | 1979-05-11 | Lavonia / Lola Langusta |
| Faster Pussycat Fuck! Fuck! | 2005-05-03 | Sally Sue |
| My Tutor | 1983-03-04 | Ana Maria |
| Night Patrol | 1984-11-16 | |
| Takin’ It All Off | 1987-10-03 | Betty Bigones |
| Wadd: The Life & Times of John C. Holmes | 1999-09-09 | Self |
| An Evening With Kitten | 1983-06-07 | Herself |
| The Wild Life | 1984-09-28 | Stripper #2 |
| Airplane II: The Sequel | 1982-12-10 | Moral Majority Woman (uncredited) |
| The Gong Show Movie | 1980-05-23 | Performer |