Edwina Beth Williams, also known as Edy Williams, is a perennial starlet who has made a lasting impression in the entertainment industry with her outrageous apparel and provocative presence. Born on July 9, 1941, in Salt Lake City, Utah, Edy grew up in southern California and began her career as a model in her teens, working with local photographers.
Her early success led to her signing with 20th Century-Fox in the early 1960s, and she went on to appear in a string of films, including For Love or Money, Man's Favorite Sport?, A House Is Not a Home, The Naked Kiss, Paradise, Hawaiian Style, and Nevada Smith. She also made guest appearances on popular television shows such as The Twilight Zone, The Beverly Hillbillies, Burke's Law, and Batman.
Edy's mainstream prime saw her earn second-femme lead status in films like The Pad (and How to Use It) and The Secret Life of an American Wife, alongside notable actors like James Farentino, Julie Sommars, and Brian Bedford. However, her career took a significant turn when she associated with producer-director Russ Meyer, her mentor-turned-husband.
Under Meyer's guidance, Edy appeared in his campy softcore erotica films Beyond the Valley of the Dolls and The Seven Minutes, but ultimately failed to achieve mainstream success. The couple divorced in 1975, and Edy went on to promote herself, becoming a notorious publicity hound known for her jaw-dropping, bordello-chic formal wear at entertainment events.
Despite earning numerous worst-dressed awards, Edy has continued to act in films like Chained Heat, Lady Lust, Hollywood Hot Tubs, Nudity Required, Bad Girls from Mars, and Snatch Masters 6. With a career spanning over six decades, Edy Williams has undoubtedly succeeded in making a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
