Keesha Sharp will be portraying and producing Eartha Kitt’s new biopic.

According to Deadline, the 'Grilfriends' star purchased the rights to the biography, 'America's Mistress: The life and Times of Eartha Kitt' by John L. Williams, and will produce the film alongside her husband, Brad sharp.

ESSENCE reported that Kitt's daughter told ESSENCE Magazine that neither the film or book is authorized by herself or Kitt's estate. Continue to source for full story.