Grey Gardens: The Mysterious Lives of Jackie Kennedy's Aunt & Cousin

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  • Step inside the fascinating world of Grey Gardens, the iconic East Hampton estate that became a symbol of eccentricity and resilience. This video delves into the extraordinary lives of Edith Bouvier Beale and her daughter, "Little Edie," cousins of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who turned their once-grand mansion into a decaying yet captivating home. Discover the highs and lows of their lives, from their days of high society glamor to their reclusive existence in a crumbling house. Through rare footage, personal anecdotes, and expert insights, we'll explore the compelling story of the Beale women and the cultural impact of their unforgettable legacy. Join us as we uncover the secrets, scandals, and enduring charm of Grey Gardens.
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Komentáře • 344

  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před 14 dny +7

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  • @julieclayton-west624
    @julieclayton-west624 Před měsícem +114

    A tragic story - great wealth with great mental health issues. Your good health is priceless. Big and Little Edie living in squalor is very sad.

    • @user-ob2mi9wj1j
      @user-ob2mi9wj1j Před 17 dny

      Then combined with the "Camelot " what a great docudrama. Thank you !!!

    • @alllifematters
      @alllifematters Před 15 dny +1

      Environment is everything.

    • @kateapple1
      @kateapple1 Před 6 dny

      Did we need this comment 😂

  • @catherinelee3298
    @catherinelee3298 Před měsícem +99

    The house has been beautifully restored. Gorgeous.

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +7

      They would have loved it b&l E.

    • @102create
      @102create Před 23 dny +2

      I did see , both, so sad what happened to these beautiful ladie 😢😢😢

    • @sabrina-hu4ri
      @sabrina-hu4ri Před 18 dny +3

      Intriguing personalities.

    • @workoutmom2b1g
      @workoutmom2b1g Před 16 dny +7

      It is absolutely stunning! I’m so glad they restored it and not change things.

  • @Madamoizillion
    @Madamoizillion Před 8 dny +7

    I've been watching Midwest Magic Cleaning and he's totally right---with the perfect storm of life circumstances, trauma, and brain chemistry, any one of us can become a hoarder or fall to living in squalor. This story illustrates that well and I hope that's why it continues to fascinate people.

  • @BellaRainDrops
    @BellaRainDrops Před 14 dny +16

    Wow ! well done Little Edie for refusing to let that stunning historical house be demolished and well done Ben and Sally for taking on that huge task of sympathetic restoration. Stunning.

  • @susansawatzky3816
    @susansawatzky3816 Před měsícem +274

    Honestly, I never felt that Jackie and Lee did enough to really help them

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před měsícem +83

      I agree. Jackie was in the White House while they lived like that. Terrible. They should have set up a Trust for them and get them a caretaker.

    • @user-ez4ok8gk6m
      @user-ez4ok8gk6m Před měsícem +50

      They didn't
      Just enough help to get the attention off the family.

    • @ridingtheroad185
      @ridingtheroad185 Před měsícem +93

      I'm curious as to why anyone feels they should have done anything. Why didn't the women make better choices, live in their means or get actual jobs? I mean they could have at least kept the vines from growing on the house and covering everything. Even just keeping the house clean seems to have been below them. Seems they were born with silver spoons and had no idea what to do without servants. Mental Health or just eccentric/wealthy eccentrics?

    • @BreezyByTheSea63
      @BreezyByTheSea63 Před měsícem

      The entire Kennedy/Bouvier clan was all about themselves.
      Jackie turning her back on these women to Daddy Kennedy having his daughter labotimized for being promiscuous like her brothers.
      We hold these families in such high regards to a fault.

    • @kevinpoole6122
      @kevinpoole6122 Před měsícem +45

      They were not close. They had other family. Why were they more obligated than the others?

  • @phalangeish
    @phalangeish Před měsícem +69

    What a treat this was! Little Edie was a godsend. I think her mother was a grandiose narcissist.
    Don't know why little Edie's two brothers didn't help out more. All they had to do was write a check. Shame on them.

    • @Nunofurdambiznez
      @Nunofurdambiznez Před měsícem +17

      Their dad told them if they helped out in ANY way, they were both out of his will.. it all came down to pure greed!

    • @nicolaxoxo1
      @nicolaxoxo1 Před měsícem +9

      Someone commented the brothers were always paying the taxes on the property. Were the brothers well off?

    • @11Christys11
      @11Christys11 Před 19 dny +10

      The brothers did help. Big Edie’s own father gave her a chunk of money each month to live on until they fell out. He left her a small sum in his will that the brothers used to help them. Big Edie was a character from what I’ve read. Both sons of hers worked and cared for their families and helped her. One was a lawyer and one was a journalist

  • @tracycombs1484
    @tracycombs1484 Před 24 dny +62

    Little Edie was such a beautiful lady. Always have been fascinated by Grey Gardens, glad it was restored.

    • @meshellymac2800
      @meshellymac2800 Před 12 dny +2

      SAME!

    • @steadyc9277
      @steadyc9277 Před 11 dny +1

      Yes, I always thought she was incredibly beautiful. And even living in squalor without a dime to their names, they carried themselves with a million times more class than people with all the money in the world.

    • @stacylindsey9729
      @stacylindsey9729 Před 4 dny

      She was really beautiful. I never saw younger pictures of Little Edie.

  • @SJJewel-fl2jl
    @SJJewel-fl2jl Před 6 dny +4

    Ive seen grey gardens doc.many times and i think it is perfect just as it is. The honesty and atraightforwardness of these two women is what made it special to watch.❤😊😊😊

  • @3klamarie
    @3klamarie Před 14 dny +15

    I’d do anything to visit Grey Gardens! They did such a beautiful job restoring it. I’m so glad little Edie made sure that it would be restored so we didn’t lose this bit of history! Such a fascinating duo!

    • @suescherdel6278
      @suescherdel6278 Před 11 dny

      I live out on Long Island, and am going to take a ride there this week! I’ve heard about it, mostly because of my huge fascination with Jacqueline Kennedy but have never seen it. I can’t wait! 🩵

  • @EddieGarton
    @EddieGarton Před 15 dny +23

    I'm pretty sure what initially started their decline was their husband and father deserting them with a mistress.

    • @deboramccallum3987
      @deboramccallum3987 Před 3 dny +1

      Yes that reality does ruin many a family

    • @savage.4.24
      @savage.4.24 Před dnem

      That was the mother's decline. The daughter clearly wanted better for mother and was driven to madness by seclusion and her ailing mother. This is so sad.

  • @rachelcookson3492
    @rachelcookson3492 Před měsícem +50

    I loved the documentary, it was a raw and honest depiction of these amazingly resilient and obscure ladies. Little Eddy was stunning in her youth, such a shame fate and the loyalty to her Momma held her back. She could have been a huge star or married very well.

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +6

      Shame I don't think any of her later single years (another 1/4 of a century) when she sold the house in 1978?
      at 59 or 60 is on tape. I would love to see even a short film of how life treated her
      in the 80s and 90s. She still had a lot of energy in her and I would like to think she pursued her dancing career to the fullest.

    • @Brooklynlife1000
      @Brooklynlife1000 Před 17 dny +1

      @@susannehall7234 Me too! I did a quick search to see if there was anything filmed of little Edie on her adventures back in NYC and Florida after sixty but I couldn't seem to find anything. I think maybe that's how she wanted it.

    • @supertoshaful
      @supertoshaful Před 13 dny +4

      Her mom married well and look where she ended up

    • @katewebber1131
      @katewebber1131 Před 6 dny

      How can a house get so bad,so quickly. Seriously though, it was so bad.

  • @user-qk8uq4hh3k
    @user-qk8uq4hh3k Před 23 dny +17

    I love listening to Little Edie voice and her accent! Beautiful!

  • @sadeememe4684
    @sadeememe4684 Před 11 dny +8

    Grey Gardens moved me in a way no other media has done.

  • @gabyr7439
    @gabyr7439 Před měsícem +37

    So funny when Edie is talking with the Maisels she's got her bathing suit on and laughs like a shy schoolgirl.

  • @carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11

    What a great story, but a sad story. I’m glad they redid the house and didn’t tear it down.😊

  • @monl3807
    @monl3807 Před měsícem +81

    I loved Drew Barrymore in the role of little Eddie in the movie Grey Gardens. 4:12

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před měsícem +16

      Perhaps her only good role as an actress since ET. She did an excellent job.

    • @Nunofurdambiznez
      @Nunofurdambiznez Před měsícem +6

      @@StrangeHistoryX agree 100%!

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +4

      I must get round to watching it.

    • @user-gu8er2id2u
      @user-gu8er2id2u Před 25 dny +5

      Oh. I agree. She did a fantastic job of acting.I was surprised she didn't receive for her acting

    • @scouthmk2312
      @scouthmk2312 Před 22 dny +2

      yes I thought she was fabulous...Oscar worthy...

  • @hollyinhell
    @hollyinhell Před měsícem +14

    Little Edie was so unique and delightful. She had a beautiful perspective on life.

  • @lesleyM84
    @lesleyM84 Před měsícem +51

    i have always had a bit of a sense that there were/are some inherent challenges, mentally, in this family; running thru all of it, actually.. very eccentric, big, bold personalities..

    • @lesleyM84
      @lesleyM84 Před měsícem +13

      grounded and truly nurturing community and familial support in the face of mental ill health, is absolutely paramount to stopping the flow into utter despair.. as alone, it will continue to descend into increasingly unmanageable states of disrepair..
      stepping in with clear thoughts, much needed funds and love, can work profound miracles for those caught in the grip of mental free-falls; it’s the right and gracious thing to do when family falters.. this world is just too much for some souls to navigate independently … 🥺😞but with some kindhearted, well meaning assistance and camaraderie, it can all be turned around just like here in the Grey Garden✨❣️✨❣️🌺✨🌺

    • @CountessKek
      @CountessKek Před 24 dny

      Oh yes definitely!! Look what they did with JFKs sister! They stuck her in an asylum because they didn't want her mental challenges to embarass the family😡 Joe Kennedy was a crook, and an A$# to his family.

    • @Shawn-Leider
      @Shawn-Leider Před 15 dny +5

      Jfk had a sister named rose. She was lobotomized pretty young after u believe suffering from bipolar. After the surgery she was for all intents and purposes done with life. Which normally happened when they did that to people. And so for the remainder of her many many many decades of life yet they just kept her tucked away in a little mental institution in Jefferson Wisconsin called st Coletta. They actually wanted to her so badly they bought her her own home on the property and she had her own staff. It was super hush hush and wasn’t revealed until way after his presidency and still isn’t very well known

    • @steadyc9277
      @steadyc9277 Před 11 dny +3

      @@Shawn-Leider Yes! I never even knew she had existed until a few years ago when I saw a documentary that focused more on the Kennedy siblings who weren't in the spotlight. What her parents (well, it was probably 99% Joe's doing) did to that luminous, exuberant young woman bothered me so much that I still think about it to this day. Seeing her before and then after the procedure, I nearly cried. She definitely had some problems, but they stabbed her brain for what today probably would have been recognized as autism. It was heartbreaking.

  • @tiata2you82
    @tiata2you82 Před 25 dny +25

    Not only did little Edie have a great fashion sense but she managed to always have her clothes clean and wrinkle free amongst the squalor

  • @karenlehn2351
    @karenlehn2351 Před měsícem +25

    This was the most fascinating story! I continue to go back and watch the documentary !

  • @Spook2431NYC
    @Spook2431NYC Před měsícem +39

    My family had small house near by Amagansett fr 1961- 1986..growing up that house was knwn as The Cat Ladies House 🐈 🏠..

    • @nicolaxoxo1
      @nicolaxoxo1 Před měsícem +6

      It must have reeked of mold and cat urine. I can’t imagine the cost to remediate it

    • @Spook2431NYC
      @Spook2431NYC Před 25 dny +1

      @nicolaxoxo1 We would only drive by it & the grounds were extremely over grown so never saw anyone outside. Yes must hv needed hasmat suits! I don't knw what became of it but surprised if new owners did nt just destroy & rebuild. I miss Amagansett so much & wish my parents nv sold but my mom was fighting bone cancer & needed be closer to NYC Dr.. Wonderful memories..

    • @CountessKek
      @CountessKek Před 24 dny +3

      ​@@nicolaxoxo1and raccoon poo lol

  • @rosannacellini2158
    @rosannacellini2158 Před měsícem +35

    I have saved movies, "Grey Gardens" and "The Beales of Gray Gardens". I love these films and have watched them several times. These women facinate me, how drastic their lives changed, from a luxurious estate, to a delapidated property and living in the most unsanitary conditions. I dont know how they did it. Mrs Beale did not want to leave that house, even though her sons wanted her to be taken care of, in the area where they lived. I have to say, the people who bought it, really did a beautiful job restoring that property. I thought they would have knocked it down. Lol. Eadie should have married one of those millionairs in the forties. She was stunning.

    • @traceyyoung1592
      @traceyyoung1592 Před měsícem +3

      Rosanna where I would I find these movies to watch? I'm fascinated! Would they be available on Netflix? Cheers from Oz 🦘

    • @STOPITGETSOMEHELPNOW
      @STOPITGETSOMEHELPNOW Před 23 dny

      ​@@traceyyoung1592I watched them on HBO MAX

    • @TheLadymiss22
      @TheLadymiss22 Před 21 dnem +3

      @@traceyyoung1592They are both on CZcams. There’s another film where Lee is at the house wanting to make a biography about The Bouvier family. That’s how The Maysles met The Edie’s. It’s also on CZcams and is called That Summer.

  • @jeanhansel5805
    @jeanhansel5805 Před měsícem +40

    Little Edie spoke with the same cadence as Jackie Kennedy. Jackie's voice and accent were so unique; it was kind of surprising to me to hear that Jackie voice coming from Little Edie.

    • @clapolla
      @clapolla Před 19 dny +4

      She does, indeed. Always thought Jackie voice/accent was a borderline speech impediment.

    • @APTTMHYforever
      @APTTMHYforever Před 17 dny +3

      It’s funny how genetics and geographic accents work… most of my first cousins on my maternal side sound similar😁

    • @SJJewel-fl2jl
      @SJJewel-fl2jl Před 6 dny +1

      But edit had a really beautiful voice. Jackie's voice could be annoying after awhile. I have often wondered of she really spoke that way all of the time. They were treasures weren't they? I would love to ser more of edie..she was delightful. Wish life had been better to her.

  • @peggymcthompson261
    @peggymcthompson261 Před měsícem +76

    Good for little Edie for sticking to her convictions and not selling that gorgeous house to someone that would have come in and razed the whole thing.

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +3

      Yeh spot on.

    • @sarahalbers5555
      @sarahalbers5555 Před měsícem +6

      That property was worth a fortune. I can't imagine how frigid it must have been in the winter with no heat.
      There's a bit of a folie a deux situation going on here
      I don't think neither Jackie nor Lee wanted to deal with them.
      Obviously, very sad.

    • @Dancingontgesun1942
      @Dancingontgesun1942 Před 12 dny +1

      Huh ?!?!?!?!! Her not selling the house made her end of life into a horror movie 🎥

    • @cecedubois5147
      @cecedubois5147 Před 5 dny

      @@Dancingontgesun1942she did sell it after her mother died. It wasn't hers to sell before that.

  • @mearnax2
    @mearnax2 Před měsícem +35

    You sure it was all stemming from mental health?
    You see how crazy society is right now. Imagine being told, because you are a woman, that you can’t hold a job.
    We sometimes forget how woman were snubbed right out of everything just because they were divorced.
    So imagine, your husband leaves you like that. You are a strong willed woman, but nobody will employ you for long due to these societal problems back then.
    That alone will drive you mad.
    But to have to drop everything, you life goal and dreams, to do right by your mother. That can drive a person mad as well.
    But like she said herself, she wall essentially viewed as insufferable and strong willed. That’s a powder keg waiting to happen.
    Especially back then.
    Even today some feel the pressure from society to conform.
    I think she was viewed improperly due to these things and it kinda drove her mad a bit.
    Just my opinion.

    • @user-mn6ni3ng1u
      @user-mn6ni3ng1u Před měsícem +5

      Exactly 💯%

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +2

      Yes she's not to blame. Either of them. And they did the filming for free. Even shrinks can't correctly diagnose mental health 'labels'. It was just sad that little Edi died alone in Florida near the same age as her mother.

    • @nolabooth2904
      @nolabooth2904 Před měsícem +3

      Totally agree

  • @dancingpixie6120
    @dancingpixie6120 Před 23 dny +9

    Wow what a beautiful ending!! That home is beautiful after renovations!!

  • @supertoshaful
    @supertoshaful Před 13 dny +7

    Glad lil Eady was able to gain her independence. Ladies, let this be a lesson about having your own money.

  • @dundergod
    @dundergod Před měsícem +17

    Fascinating story all the way and you filled in some blank spots I didn´t knew about. Well done.

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez Před měsícem +13

    It's great seeing modern pix of such a fabulous and well-known house! Job well done with the video!

  • @BeliaLastes
    @BeliaLastes Před měsícem +35

    Little Edie was so beautiful and yes she should have been on Broadway and in movies, I saw the documentary and found it to be somewhat sad 😢 because they were cousins of Jackie Kennedy and I believe she could've helped them out more than what she did 🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ , what I did like about the movie was little Edies spirit how she would dance around and sing and big Edie would join in by singing as well. So glad that the new owners didn't demolish the house Grey Gardens 🙏🏼❤❤❤

    • @user-mn6ni3ng1u
      @user-mn6ni3ng1u Před měsícem +9

      Little Edie was obviously starving for attention! That's why she dressed up and put on plays for the camera crew. She had an 'audience' Bless her ❤

    • @APTTMHYforever
      @APTTMHYforever Před 17 dny +2

      In all fairness, she can spend her money however she decides BUT I really dislike when celebrities are seemingly so “charitable” and then you hear stories like this😒😐
      Family should always come first and then try to help others.

  • @nes123ification
    @nes123ification Před 17 dny +12

    I only discovered the Grey Gardens story after watching a parody of it on an episode of Documentary Now. I find the whole story of Big & Little Edie to be both fascinating & sad. They both seemed to have had some mental health issues & were pretty much left to their own devices. Quite tragic💔

    • @baybeachbeauty
      @baybeachbeauty Před 10 dny

      I thought this seemed familiar, then I thought doing a parody of this would be a deep reach for a viewer to understand! That’s so wild!

  • @Did.You.Forget
    @Did.You.Forget Před 16 dny +8

    If Jackie and Lee really cared about their aunt and cousin they would’ve never let them get to that point of poverty. It’s like they were homeless in their own home.

    • @savage.4.24
      @savage.4.24 Před dnem

      Poverty and cleanliness are 2 different things. They were socialites. They could never leave the large house(filthy and unlivable even)to move somewhere to live without filth and disrepair. They could have gotten a smaller place and a couple people for staff but no the mother wanted to stay. The daughter was driven to madness and with no help and in a hoarder situation like that you have to have help. Cleaning help upkeep help mental health help. Yet they only had each other. Money does not always help.

  • @anonz975
    @anonz975 Před 13 dny +13

    Jackie Kennedy only helped because the story had made the press and it caused embarrassment. Even then she only did the minimum required to keep the house from being condemned.

  • @amberkelly3187
    @amberkelly3187 Před 13 dny +4

    I never knew this. But after recently reading about the Kennedy sister I never knew about They we’re lucky it wasn’t worse.
    What a beautiful property.

  • @maryellengrayberg9146
    @maryellengrayberg9146 Před měsícem +22

    This was a very interesting documentary and quite sad.Both are gone now but, to say that they were very interesting women would be an understatement!

    • @sararichardson737
      @sararichardson737 Před měsícem +5

      Little E had great fashion/style sense.

    • @user-mn6ni3ng1u
      @user-mn6ni3ng1u Před měsícem +5

      I honestly think that they are both VERY interesting women! One could literally talk to them both all day and never be bored!!! Little Edie is a hoot!!! I think they were just very lonely! Their family seemed to completely forget about them and so they made the best of a bad situation because they still had each other.

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +1

      In some respects when her mother died she was finally free again but I don't think she could just walk out immediately because she had had so many happy times there. They were there for each other so it was a big change and a leap into the unknown for l Edi.

  • @kimberlylaughner5067
    @kimberlylaughner5067 Před 9 dny +2

    I’ve watched Grey Gardens a dozen times.. Love it

  • @kenya420
    @kenya420 Před 15 dny +5

    That's really cool that this house was saved. It looks beautiful.

  • @boxybrown5300
    @boxybrown5300 Před 13 dny +4

    Wow, big Edie was STUNNINGly gorgeous. EDIT - little Edie as well!!

  • @sofia7374
    @sofia7374 Před 17 dny +12

    Little Edie at 60+ years old looked absolutely AMAZING

  • @ldhawthorne
    @ldhawthorne Před měsícem +9

    I look at Little Edie and realize we are the same age in this film. No boric back then and she looked amazing!!!

  • @synsrfem4428
    @synsrfem4428 Před měsícem +38

    These women never learned how to take care of a house. If you grew up with help it's just something you'd never learn how to do. Same as fixing a car or cutting out a tumor- unless you've been taught you just don't know how. They knew how to be socialites: to sing and dance and gossip and they lost all that when big Edie's husband left her, so her toxic control over little Edie began. She would never let little Edie go because she was all she had.

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +2

      Probably.

    • @tia2all501
      @tia2all501 Před 21 dnem +5

      I feel like little Edie never got to live her own life. I’m fascinated by her she only got to live after big Edie passed away 😢

    • @Madamoizillion
      @Madamoizillion Před 8 dny +1

      Not necessarily, though we can't say for sure in any historical case. Living in squalor or hoarding or any of that is often caused by complex neuropsychological conditions where the brain function is literally different. Hoarding especially stems from trauma (your husband suddenly divorcing you, perhaps?).
      People teach themselves how to do things, it's not like you only have one shot to learn something. A case like this goes far beyond not knowing how to keep a house.

  • @CozyOat
    @CozyOat Před 12 dny +4

    2:15-3:05 I relate to this. I'm kind of an eccentric and monologue to myself all the time.😂 Seriously, Grey Gardens is a beautiful property and both these ladies had such classic beauty.❤

  • @lindaanderson8329
    @lindaanderson8329 Před dnem +1

    Loved the musical with Christine Ebersole. Heartbreaking song, “Another Winter In A Summer Town,” where little Eddie is trying to break free but gets sucked back in by her mother.

  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před měsícem +30

    Thank you all for watching the videos and a HUGE THANK YOU for those who support the channel as a CZcams Members and especially on Patreon. Just as little as $5 a month helps the channel tremendously!!! Please click here: www.patreon.com/StrangeHistory Thank you! 🙂

  • @Feministretribution
    @Feministretribution Před 23 dny +5

    Wow thank you for putting this up. I’ve seen the movie with Drew Barrymore and find this whole story absolutely fascinating. Little Edie is a real inspiration. Now if my husband had notified me via telegram from overseas that he wanted a divorce I would have been relieved to not have to see him again 😂

  • @egonrhoodie2745
    @egonrhoodie2745 Před měsícem +14

    How ironic a book about Onassis!😇🙏🤳⛲😎🙀

  • @terrikaye12114
    @terrikaye12114 Před 19 dny +2

    Absolutely a wonderful story. What beautiful ladies. I feel they were content with their life so there was no complaining by them! Thanks for such a thoughtful review!!!

  • @catmomclark9053
    @catmomclark9053 Před měsícem +15

    Why didn't Jackie and her sister step in sooner?

    • @APTTMHYforever
      @APTTMHYforever Před 17 dny +3

      Especially since Jackie portrayed herself as a philanthropist😒🙄

    • @dawnwheeler2649
      @dawnwheeler2649 Před 14 dny +1

      They didn’t want to be known as associated with the crazies , it was embarrassing to Jackie and Lee!

  • @jilltagmorris
    @jilltagmorris Před měsícem +5

    Gezzz. What a story!

  • @cheryllittle4257
    @cheryllittle4257 Před 23 dny +1

    This has turned back time and into a beautiful home once more. Thanks so much for saving this lovely homestead

  • @tomroberts7221
    @tomroberts7221 Před měsícem +7

    Absolutely fascinating.

  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před měsícem +4

    0:40: 🏚 The intriguing story of the Beal family and their once beautiful estate, Grey Gardens, brought into the public eye by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
    3:44: 🏚 The intriguing story of two women living in isolation at the Grey Gardens estate.
    7:17: 🏚 The decline of the Beal sisters' mansion and their lives, leading to a documentary capturing their eccentricity.
    11:04: 🏡 The intriguing story of Grey Gardens, its transformation, and the legacy of its inhabitants.
    16:25: 🏡 Exploring the intriguing lives of relatives of Jackie Kennedy, showcasing resilience and societal perceptions.
    Recapped using Tammy AI

  • @dianemartinis2801
    @dianemartinis2801 Před 29 dny +13

    I think these ladies needed some extra TLC. That happens in families. Some members step up to the plate and some just ignore what should be their loved ones. 😢 😢

  • @GinaDAuria
    @GinaDAuria Před 21 dnem +9

    Actually I saw a picture of Big Edie on her wedding day. Oh my God......soooo beautiful!!!! What a shame!!!!

  • @ABeautfulMess
    @ABeautfulMess Před měsícem +10

    Wonderful 😊

  • @martink8019
    @martink8019 Před měsícem +9

    The movie on this story was well done, but the tragedy of it illustrated what unbridled pride exacerbated by mental illness looks like. Sadly stubborn pride prevented them from accepting when it was time to sell and move once they could no longer afford the lifestyle to stay in the home they loved. Only compounding the situation was obvious untreated mental illness that escalated as badly reflected in the vast deterioration of their property the longer they stayed there.
    Albeit a nice gesture that Jackie O and her sister Lee improved and cleaned up the property apparently just enough to keep it from being condemned, undoubtedly they had to have known long before then, especially considering their connections and status, that their relatives were in such dire straits before it became a public embarrassment the media broadcast to the entire planet. That was their paternal aunt and first cousin, not some distant relatives. But again, that was pride, but on Jackie and Lee’s part.
    To ensure the fascinating storyline’s authenticity was essential. Seeing the raw and unadulterated aspects of this pair’s unimaginable existence for many years was important and needed to be seen because it was all true. It helps to better understand and clarify what others lives and issues are, as well as how they cope with it whether good or bad.

    • @user-mn6ni3ng1u
      @user-mn6ni3ng1u Před měsícem +4

      Their home...and that was their HOME! Had been deteriorating for some time! Obviously! The only reason they were given some help was because of the bad press wondering why a very wealthy family would allow this to happen in the first place!

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před měsícem +3

      It was a desperate situation. I think the film makers developed a close bond with them and brought out something positive amidst
      the terrible conditions they were existing in.

  • @user-gd9wd6bx4w
    @user-gd9wd6bx4w Před 2 hodinami +2

    Watched the documentary it was great !!!

  • @terminallyelleofficial
    @terminallyelleofficial Před 5 dny +1

    It's crazy how good Jinkx Monsoon's impression was 😮

  • @michaelcornelisjoostens
    @michaelcornelisjoostens Před měsícem +9

    Fascinating

  • @kingofkongisland
    @kingofkongisland Před 13 dny +2

    I remember switching on the TV one day and the movie was playing..it was fascinating and at the time had no idea what I was watching..what a strange thing to turn the TV on to.

  • @cheryllittle4257
    @cheryllittle4257 Před 23 dny +4

    Bless their hearts they are such sweet souls...🤩

  • @carolmirelez170
    @carolmirelez170 Před měsícem +2

    An amazing story!

  • @Gobble_de_Goop
    @Gobble_de_Goop Před 13 dny +4

    Little Edie reminds me SO MUCH of current day Britney Spears. Particularly, Britney's Instagram activity...

  • @BettyGaines-tc4ti
    @BettyGaines-tc4ti Před 6 dny +1

    This was better than the documentary & movie . Thank you!

  • @sylvemaso9455
    @sylvemaso9455 Před měsícem +6

    Fascinatingly Documentary
    Shot and Edited Perfectly Right
    KeepN et a Real True Story
    Sad but Real 🔆🌟🌟🔆

  • @SnickasBah
    @SnickasBah Před 14 dny +3

    I really enjoyed seeing rare pictures of the inside and outside.

  • @muszak1
    @muszak1 Před 16 dny +2

    Wonderful documentary 👏 ❤

  • @lorim667
    @lorim667 Před měsícem +7

    So sad. But it’s a gorgeous home

  • @lisap.4965
    @lisap.4965 Před 11 dny +1

    Great video! I love the documentary, the HBO movie and big & little Edie. Thanks for this video.

  • @deborahsims201
    @deborahsims201 Před 27 dny +2

    I loved the stories.

  • @a.h.8947
    @a.h.8947 Před 8 dny +1

    Very interesting ai learned something new from the Bouvier family. The house and garden is miraculous.

  • @panninggazz5244
    @panninggazz5244 Před měsícem +8

    Saw the debut of the film at the Roxie on 16th street in Frisco (Don't call it Frisco, San Francisco0, with the Brothers who filmed the film telling us about it.......Edie!...then a few years later heard about Little Edie having a good run on Broadway......weird...... though her way of wearing a skirt upside down was amusing. for some reason I never heard about the stage play................Edie,
    edie edie.....did you forget about me? I am your mother......(something like that)....this film shaped my adulthood

  • @gwynshelmerdine6403
    @gwynshelmerdine6403 Před měsícem +8

    Adorable ladies ❤🌻🦋XX

  • @cmtippens9209
    @cmtippens9209 Před 23 dny +5

    If you are just hearing about Big Edie & Little Edie for the first time and haven't seen the Maysles' documentary, Grey Gardens, you really should watch it. It'll give you a better understanding of them. If you can wrap your mind around how their world, in that era, was restricted by strict social rules, especially for their "elite class", and how Phelan Beale (Big Edie's husband) just tore his family apart when he went to Mexico with his new lady friend, it's easier to comprehend how these two very capable women ended up as they did.

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před 21 dnem +1

      YES. WE CAN'T REALLY JUDGE. WE DIDNT LIVE THAT LIFESTYLE OR LIFETIME. AT LEAST THEY DIDNT HAVE ADDICTION PROBLEMS.

  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před 13 dny

    Grey Gardens: The Mysterious Lives of Jackie Kennedy's Aunt & Cousin #history
    The Enigmatic Lives of the Beal Family: Grey Gardens and the Intriguing Story of Jackie Kennedy's Aunt and Cousin
    0:40: 🏚 The intriguing story of the Beal family and their once beautiful estate, Grey Gardens, brought into the public eye by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
    0:40: Grey Gardens was a once beautiful estate that fell into disrepair due to financial mismanagement and neglect.
    0:56: The Beals' reclusive lifestyle and the dire state of Grey Gardens were exposed to the media, leading to assistance from relatives.
    1:17: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and her sister provided financial assistance to clean and repair Grey Gardens, as the Beals were their relatives.
    2:03: The Beals' story highlights the connection to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and the public interest in their lives.
    2:03: The Beals' story was immortalized in a 1975 documentary film showcasing their eccentricities and complex mother-daughter relationship.
    3:10: The documentary turned the Beals into cultural figures, inspiring adaptations like a Broadway musical and an HBO film.
    3:18: Little Edie Beale became an icon for her resilience, creativity, and distinctive fashion sense.
    3:44: 🏚 The intriguing story of two women living in isolation at the Grey Gardens estate.
    3:44: Grey Gardens estate history and design
    5:12: Edith's upbringing and ambitions
    6:37: Financial struggles and isolation
    7:00: Return of little Edy to care for her mother
    7:17: 🏚 The decline of the Beal sisters' mansion and their lives, leading to a documentary capturing their eccentricity.
    7:17: Beal sisters' mansion deteriorated, facing eviction due to squalor and lack of utilities.
    7:56: Jacqueline and Lee Razell donated to make the house habitable, avoiding eviction.
    8:25: Brothers Masel documented the Beal sisters' lives in 'Grey Gardens' in 1975.
    8:55: The documentary showcased the unique relationship and eccentricity of Big Ed and Little Ed.
    9:51: The film received critical acclaim for its raw portrayal of the Beal sisters.
    10:07: The film depicted the Beal sisters' isolated lives and captured their personalities.
    10:07: Public reaction to the documentary was mixed, with some fascinated by the Beal sisters' eccentricity.
    11:04: 🏡 The intriguing story of Grey Gardens, its transformation, and the legacy of its inhabitants.
    11:04: Edith and Little Edie resided in Grey Gardens after the film's release.
    11:55: Little Edie refused to sell Grey Gardens unless it was restored to its former glory.
    12:03: Grey Gardens was sold to Ben Bradley and Sally Quinn in 1979 for $220,000.
    12:34: The house was in dreadful condition filled with various items and waste.
    13:30: Ben Bradley and Sally Quinn restored the home and its gardens.
    14:39: Little Edie moved to New York City and later to Bal Harbor, living in relative obscurity.
    15:15: Sally Quinn put Grey Gardens up for sale in 2017 with an asking price of nearly $20 million.
    16:25: 🏡 Exploring the intriguing lives of relatives of Jackie Kennedy, showcasing resilience and societal perceptions.
    16:25: The enduring fascination with the Grey Gardens saga.
    16:45: The documentary on Grey Gardens shed light on the Beals' story.
    17:00: The Beals' journey challenges societal norms of success and status.
    17:20: Eccentric behavior and mental health likely influenced the Beals' circumstances.
    17:40: The Beals' story raises questions on privacy in documentaries.
    17:55: Lessons on resilience and adaptability from the Beals' story.
    18:02: The impact of family and community support on individuals in crisis.
    Recapped czcams.com/video/49swxdgUS8w/video.html using Tammy AI

  • @iford992
    @iford992 Před měsícem +11

    This sounds like a case of hoarding (for sure with animals), and is a difficult disorder to treat. Amazing to see the restoration!

    • @barbarapearce9738
      @barbarapearce9738 Před měsícem +7

      They had to hoard as had no money for even basic disposal of anything.

  • @thebetnk
    @thebetnk Před 13 dny +2

    Grew up in east Hampton and montauk every summer and never knew this place lol maybe as a kid but can’t recall. I know there’s a lot of history like Alexander grand bell

  • @personabc8765
    @personabc8765 Před 18 dny +4

    They were both very beautiful women with so much potential. It shows how life can change with a change of circumstances. I also believe they both went on to have mental health issues. It’s a very sad situation, that need not have happened- with such rich and powerful relatives!

  • @leiakiki3525
    @leiakiki3525 Před 15 dny +1

    What a stunning restoration! Dream home.

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 Před 22 dny +2

    Fascinating duo. More interesting than so called sane people.

  • @GLeon-ov9yu
    @GLeon-ov9yu Před 24 dny +4

    Unfortunately because of big Eddies narcissism she did not do the right thing. If they sold the property and moved on into a small clean condo or apartment they could have lived normally.

  • @kimglass4851
    @kimglass4851 Před 15 dny +2

    I think they were still living out their socialite life and oblivious to their surroundings
    crumbling and decaying as it happened slowly over time......they just got used to it and were
    blinded by how bad it really was. Edie was still trying to be a fashion icon while big E was still
    entertaining with her singing to records. They never moved on with the times. Sad

  • @poetryjones7946
    @poetryjones7946 Před 14 dny +3

    Great video, I love these ladies.
    Have you done one yet on Gladys Deacon Duchess of Marlborough?

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před 14 dny +2

      Not yet. I'll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

    • @poetryjones7946
      @poetryjones7946 Před 14 dny

      @@StrangeHistoryX Her story is fascinating. Gladys (pronounced “Glay-dess”) Deacon was one of the world’s great beauties during the Belle Epoch era, noblemen and even royalty were falling all over themselves to marry her. She had a 158 IQ, spoke 7 languages fluently including Latin, was an authority on art, literature, poetry, excelled at maths, sciences & history, hung out with the likes of Proust, Rodin, Degas, Monet, Gertrude Stein; portrait artists and sculptors fought to use her as a model. She married the Duke of Marlborough of Blenheim Palace, her incredible turquoise eyes are painted on the ceiling there and two Sphinx sculptures at the entrance with her face on them.
      In an effort to improve her “perfect Hellenic profile” she had an experimental cosmetic surgery done that involved injecting wax & Vaseline into her face which later had a devastating effect on her looks, but she kept on going & lived to the age of 96. Look up a book by Hugo Vickers called “Sphinx”.

  • @GinaDAuria
    @GinaDAuria Před 21 dnem +10

    Little Edie was stunningly beautiful woman!!!!

  • @natalieangelo54
    @natalieangelo54 Před měsícem +7

    I watched the documentary on GREY GARDENS ,SO SAD, AND HOW THESE TWO WOMAN LIVED 😢, THEY LIVED IN SUCH SQUALLER , IT WAS RATHER SAD, ALL THEY HAD WAS EACH OTHER , THE CATS, AND THE RACCOONS , SO SAD , AND THEY WERE VERY EDUCATED WOMAN , MAY THEY ALL REST IN PEACE 🙏♥️🙏b 6:51

  • @user-ke8st8jc1v
    @user-ke8st8jc1v Před 12 dny +2

    Incredibly sad

  • @katemaloney4296
    @katemaloney4296 Před 17 dny +2

    Aristotle Onassis couldn't fathom Jackie's indifference to her relatives and tried to help where he could, without incurring his wife's wrath. At least he got a new roof on the home to help the ladies.

  • @SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf
    @SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf Před 29 dny +3

    They were such fascinating wonen. ❤❤❤❤

  • @mirib5007
    @mirib5007 Před měsícem +11

    Well, we see that her bum sons took after their bum father.
    God bless little Edie loved her mother.
    Jackie and Lee just wanted publicity.
    Very sad, sad situation.

  • @hill9948
    @hill9948 Před 11 dny +2

    When I saw the documentary years ago, I thought they were sweet but strange. Now that I am older, I can relate to their desire to stay away from other people 😂

  • @ruthgunneson-poling1571
    @ruthgunneson-poling1571 Před 16 dny +2

    Wow. This is better than the movie with the two guys. So much more respectful without focusing on their bizarre behavior. What should have happened long before they lost their minds would have been a wellness check and mental intervention. They clearly fell into psychosis and delusional behavor. Jackie O and her sister should have gotten them mental health. Paying fees and fines without psychological intervention proved that doesn't work. It was like digging a hole in the ocean. Their story is so sad. Again you did an awesome job of focusing more on the glamorous life they once had. By including so many photographs of little Edie. She was the glamor girl of her generation.

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před 16 dny +2

      Thank you. I am very sympathetic of unusual and eccentric people. Feel free to guess why. :)

  • @victoriator8863
    @victoriator8863 Před 21 dnem +6

    Many people with Borderline Personality Disorder tend to isolate themselves more and more during their mature years. The result is complete destitution because they cannot take care of themselves, but refuse any help and cannot admit that they are sick. They sever any ties even with relatives and make it impossible for others to do anything about the situation.

  • @4Beats4Me
    @4Beats4Me Před 14 dny +3

    I saw the documentary. They needed help, as do so many isolated seniors EVERYWHERE.

  • @Dakota-xi6cg
    @Dakota-xi6cg Před měsícem +17

    Someone in the family should of paid for their electricity & water every month!

  • @asbisi
    @asbisi Před měsícem +7

    I laughed when you asked us ladies to comment on how we would like to receive a notice of divorce via telegram from Mexico. Hahaha

  • @Damesplace
    @Damesplace Před 25 dny +1

    Im a Staunch woman as well Little Edie ❤ I thonk of you often, a distant cousin I loved on film and never met.....RIP

  • @lindadavidson1389
    @lindadavidson1389 Před 14 dny +2

    Amazing renovation. Nice to have money. I'm sure it cost a fortune. They were two beautiful women. Pretty sad.

  • @victorious3926
    @victorious3926 Před 26 dny +4

    Watching this left me feeling a bit sad.

  • @susanbissell6319
    @susanbissell6319 Před 23 dny +4

    Drew Barrymore played Little Edie in a TV movie. She did a great acting job portraying her and Little Edie's accent.