Edith Bouvier Beale
Biography
Edith Bouvier Beale was a renowned socialite and cabaret performer known for her eccentric lifestyle, which was chronicled in the documentary film Grey Gardens. As "Little Edie," she lived reclusively with her mother, Big Edie, at their East Hampton home, drawing attention from those around them. Her unusual life and relationship with her daughter were also highlighted in the 1975 documentary, cementing her status as a cultural icon.