Monica Lewis, born May Lewis on May 2, 1922, in Chicago, Illinois, was an American singer and actress. After moving to New York City as a child due to the Great Depression, she began singing on radio and later led her own program. In 1943, Benny Goodman hired her after Peggy Lee's departure, leading to national broadcasts like The Revere Camera Show and hits such as "Put the Blame on Mame" and "I Wish You Love". In 1947, she became the voice of Chiquita Banana for United Fruit Company. Lewis transitioned to film in the early 1950s with roles in The Strip (1951) and Everything I Have Is Yours (1952). She released several albums, including Sing It to the Marines (1957) and But Beautiful (1958). Lewis passed away on June 12, 2015.
