Question: who plays yzma from emperor's new groove
Answer: Eartha Kitt ( January 17 , 1927 -- December 25 , 2008 ) was an American singer , actress , dancer , activist and comedian , known for her highly distinctive singing style and her 1953 recordings of `` C'est si bon '' and the enduring Christmas novelty smash `` Santa Baby '' , which were both US Top 10 hits .