During the 1960s, Yvonne Craig became widely recognized for her role as Batgirl on the Batman television series. Before and during her time on the show, she also appeared in various magazine spreads and publicity photos wearing bikinis. These images were popular with fans and often featured in men’s magazines and TV fan publications.
Craig was photographed in a range of two-piece swimsuits, from solid colors to bold prints. Many of the photos were taken outdoors, using beaches, poolsides, or studio sets styled to look like summer scenes. Her poses were relaxed but deliberate—hands on hips, one knee bent, leaning against palm trees or reclining on towels. Her expressions were confident and direct.
At the time, Craig was under contract with studios that regularly arranged promotional shoots. These bikini photos were part of wider publicity efforts to maintain interest in her as an actress. She had already worked as a professional ballet dancer before turning to acting. This background gave her strong posture and poise, which came through in nearly every shot.
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In several well-circulated images, she wore a turquoise bikini with a halter-style top and low-cut bottoms. The color highlighted her red hair and fair skin. Photographers favored natural lighting and sharp contrast to draw attention to her figure and face. Hair and makeup teams styled her with soft curls, dark eyeliner, and glossy lipstick. Each look was planned to match the magazine’s tone and audience.
These photo sessions were often scheduled between television and film shoots. Craig appeared in movies like One Spy Too Many and Ski Party during this period. When she wasn’t filming, she was booked for magazine features, TV interviews, and fan events. The bikini shoots gave her added visibility during the height of television’s obsession with glamorous female stars.
