2.1K views · 61 reactions | Today Cassandra Peterson, the woman behind the horror movie cult icon Elvira, is sitting down with Tamron Hall Show for an exclusive conversation on coming out and her 19-year relationship with her partner, Teresa. | On The Red Carpet | Facebook

Cassandra Peterson, the woman the world knows as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, was born on September 17, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas. But her story is far darker than most fans ever imagine. At only 18 months old, she suffered third-degree burns over much of her body after a boiling pot of water spilled on her—an accident that left permanent scars and a childhood filled with cruel bullying. Instead of hiding, Cassandra fought back with humor and boldness. By her teens, she was already performing

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Cassandra Peterson — also known as Elvira, Mistress of the Dark — grew up as a misfit kid with a bad perm, burn scars, and a mother who told her she’d never make it. Despite it all, she became a Las Vegas showgirl, a Groundling, a horror icon, and a beacon for weirdos everywhere. The “Martha Stewart of the Macabre” joins the latest episode of #TinfoilSwans to talk about her new cookbook, the cooking tip Vincent Price gave her, the advice she didn’t take from Elvis, and the power of entertaining

Join us for a spirited interview with Cassandra Peterson (Elvira, “Mistress of the Dark”)! On S3E5 of Pop! Talk, Cassandra Peterson discusses favorite horror collectibles, The Beatles, Elvira's future, her newest book & more. https://bit.ly/3Es5kWY #Funko #PopTalk | Funko