Edie Adams, born Edith Elizabeth Enke on April 16, 1927, in Kingston, Pennsylvania, was an American comedian, actress, singer, and businesswoman. She was well-known for her impersonations of glamorous stars like Marilyn Monroe and her frequent television appearances alongside her husband, Ernie Kovacs. 

She pursued a career in opera and graduated from the Juilliard School of Music and Columbia University. She later studied at the Actors Studio in New York.

Edie Adams gained fame in the 1950s and 1960s, appearing on television shows such as "The Ernie Kovacs Show" and "Here's Edie." She also had a successful Broadway career, earning a Tony Award for her role as Daisy Mae in "Li'l Abner" in 1957. In addition to her work on stage and television, she appeared in several films, including "The Apartment," "It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World," and "Love with the Proper Stranger."

In her personal life, Edie Adams was married three times. Her first marriage was to Ernie Kovacs in 1954, and they had one child together. After Kovacs' tragic death in a car accident in 1962, she married photographer Martin Mills in 1964, but they divorced in 1971. Her third marriage was to trumpet player Pete Candoli in 1972, and they divorced in 1988.

Edie Adams was also a successful businesswoman, founding Edie Adams Cosmetics and Edie Adams Cut 'n' Curl, a chain of beauty salons. She continued to perform and make guest appearances on television throughout her career, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.

Edie Adams passed away on October 15, 2008, at the age of 81 in Los Angeles, California.