If you don’t recognize the name Cassandra Peterson, then you might be more familiar with her alter ego – Elvira. The comedic actress rose to fame in the ‘80s as the horror hostess character, and to date, it’s still what she’s best-known for. Although she began on late night TV, her popularity with those audiences helped propel her to more mainstream fame. Soon enough, she was a figure that millions across America recognized, but was that a good thing? Or has being Elvira made Peterson lose sight of who she is? When Cassandra Peterson started out on TV, she never expected her most famous role to be a vampiric figure on late night TV. The level of success she’s achieved from being Elvira is astonishing, to the point that iconic shows like “The Simpsons” have parodied her multiple times. Now nearing her ‘70s and almost 40 years into her career, the actress has achieved so much in life. However, has all this time spent portraying a character led Peterson to blur the lines between what’s real and what’s not?
