Julia Adams (born October 17, 1926) is an American actress who starred as the bathing suit beauty in Creature From The Black Lagoon (1954). A group of scientists try to capture the animal and bring it back to civilization for study. They get more than they bargained for when they discover a living prehistoric creature - a half-man, half-amphibious reptile - that doesnt take kindly to their attempts to capture him. The creature takes a liking to Kay Lawrence and kidnaps her but goes to war against the scientists and wont let them leave the lagoon. To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of the release of The Creature from the Black Lagoon, MEARS president, Troy R. Kinunen, conducted a private signing on February 18th, 2014 at the home of Julie Adams. Julie Adams signed 100 exclusive 16x20 B&W photos that were hand printed from the original negative, featuring her as Kay Lawrence in her famous white swimsuit. Signing Date: February 18, 2014.