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The woman who created Elvira opens up about 40 years of Halloween royalty and coming out as queer.
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In this episode
- How Cassandra Peterson built Elvira from the ground up over four decades
- The personal story behind her decision to come out publicly in her memoir
- What it means to be queer and iconic at the same time
- A look at how Elvira continues to evolve as a cultural figure today
About this episode
She's a sexy, campy, horror icon and the Mistress of Darkness herself, Elvira. Beloved for her vampire sex appeal and satire, Elvira has been in numerous films and even inspired a comic book character. The woman behind the character, Cassandra Peterson, has been sitting on her throne as the Queen of Halloween for 40 years. But a recent revelation in Cassandra's new memoir has us falling in love with Elvira all over again. Cassandra is queer and has been in a relationship with a woman for decades. Today, We speak with Cassandra about creating the character Elvira, her decision to come out, and how Elvira is celebrating the spooky season.Be sure to check out Cassandra's new book Yours Cruelly, Elvira!
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