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Divas: Edith Bouvier Beale


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Edith Bouvier Beale (1917-2002), also known as "Little Edie," was an American socialite and the cousin of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She gained fame from Grey Gardens, a documentary that explored her eccentric, reclusive life with her mother, "Big Edie," in their decaying East Hampton mansion. She was an icon of American counterculture and influenced film, theater, and fashion.

For Further Reading:

  • Edith Bouvier Beale, 84, 'Little Edie,' Dies

  • A Return to Grey Gardens

  • Why Fashion People Love Cult Film Grey Gardens

This month, we're diving into the "Divas" of history, examining how the label has been used from many angles, whether describing women pejoratively... or with admiration. 

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