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 • 285

  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před 5 dny +5

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  • @julieclayton-west624
    @julieclayton-west624 Před 24 dny +101

    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 7 dny

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

    • @alllifematters
      @alllifematters Před 6 dny

      Environment is everything.

  • @catherinelee3298
    @catherinelee3298 Před 25 dny +87

    The house has been beautifully restored. Gorgeous.

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před 24 dny +5

      They would have loved it b&l E.

    • @102create
      @102create Před 13 dny +2

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

    • @sabrina-hu4ri
      @sabrina-hu4ri Před 9 dny +3

      Intriguing personalities.

    • @workoutmom2b1g
      @workoutmom2b1g Před 6 dny +4

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

  • @tracycombs1484
    @tracycombs1484 Před 15 dny +49

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

  • @susansawatzky3816
    @susansawatzky3816 Před 29 dny +243

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

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před 29 dny +74

      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 28 dny +42

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

    • @ridingtheroad185
      @ridingtheroad185 Před 27 dny +80

      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 27 dny

      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 27 dny +39

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

  • @gabyr7439
    @gabyr7439 Před 28 dny +34

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

  • @rachelcookson3492
    @rachelcookson3492 Před 25 dny +45

    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 24 dny +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 7 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 4 dny +3

      Her mom married well and look where she ended up

  • @phalangeish
    @phalangeish Před 28 dny +54

    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 27 dny +14

      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 24 dny +5

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

    • @11Christys11
      @11Christys11 Před 10 dny +4

      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

  • @carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11

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

  • @3klamarie
    @3klamarie Před 5 dny +10

    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!

  • @lesleyM84
    @lesleyM84 Před 29 dny +46

    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 29 dny +11

      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 14 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 5 dny +1

      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

  • @BellaRainDrops
    @BellaRainDrops Před 5 dny +6

    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.

  • @monl3807
    @monl3807 Před 29 dny +77

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

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před 29 dny +16

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

    • @Nunofurdambiznez
      @Nunofurdambiznez Před 27 dny +6

      @@StrangeHistoryX agree 100%!

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před 24 dny +4

      I must get round to watching it.

    • @user-gu8er2id2u
      @user-gu8er2id2u Před 16 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 12 dny +2

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

  • @EddieGarton
    @EddieGarton Před 6 dny +8

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

  • @jeanhansel5805
    @jeanhansel5805 Před 26 dny +35

    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 10 dny +2

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

    • @APTTMHYforever
      @APTTMHYforever Před 7 dny +2

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

  • @Spook2431NYC
    @Spook2431NYC Před 29 dny +34

    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 24 dny +5

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

    • @Spook2431NYC
      @Spook2431NYC Před 15 dny

      @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 14 dny +2

      ​@@nicolaxoxo1and raccoon poo lol

  • @BeliaLastes
    @BeliaLastes Před 29 dny +32

    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 27 dny +7

      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 7 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.

  • @tiata2you82
    @tiata2you82 Před 16 dny +19

    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

  • @rosannacellini2158
    @rosannacellini2158 Před 24 dny +32

    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 20 dny +2

      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 14 dny

      ​@@traceyyoung1592I watched them on HBO MAX

    • @TheLadymiss22
      @TheLadymiss22 Před 12 dny +1

      @@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.

  • @peggymcthompson261
    @peggymcthompson261 Před 29 dny +68

    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 24 dny +3

      Yeh spot on.

    • @sarahalbers5555
      @sarahalbers5555 Před 22 dny +5

      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 3 dny +1

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

  • @karenlehn2351
    @karenlehn2351 Před 27 dny +23

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

  • @user-qk8uq4hh3k
    @user-qk8uq4hh3k Před 14 dny +10

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

  • @dundergod
    @dundergod Před 29 dny +16

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

  • @hollyinhell
    @hollyinhell Před 20 dny +11

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

  • @Nunofurdambiznez
    @Nunofurdambiznez Před 27 dny +13

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

  • @sadeememe4684
    @sadeememe4684 Před dnem +2

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

  • @maryellengrayberg9146
    @maryellengrayberg9146 Před 29 dny +21

    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 27 dny +5

      Little E had great fashion/style sense.

    • @user-mn6ni3ng1u
      @user-mn6ni3ng1u Před 27 dny +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 24 dny

      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.

  • @synsrfem4428
    @synsrfem4428 Před 25 dny +33

    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 24 dny +2

      Probably.

    • @tia2all501
      @tia2all501 Před 11 dny +2

      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 😢

  • @anonz975
    @anonz975 Před 4 dny +6

    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.

  • @mearnax2
    @mearnax2 Před 27 dny +29

    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 27 dny +5

      Exactly 💯%

    • @susannehall7234
      @susannehall7234 Před 24 dny +1

      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 23 dny +3

      Totally agree

  • @Feministretribution
    @Feministretribution Před 14 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 😂

  • @CozyOat
    @CozyOat Před 2 dny +2

    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.❤

  • @terrikaye12114
    @terrikaye12114 Před 9 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!!!

  • @Did.You.Forget
    @Did.You.Forget Před 6 dny +5

    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.

  • @nes123ification
    @nes123ification Před 8 dny +7

    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💔

  • @ldhawthorne
    @ldhawthorne Před 21 dnem +7

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

  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před 26 dny +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

  • @sofia7374
    @sofia7374 Před 7 dny +6

    I ALWAYS use the phrase “STAUNCH CHARACTER” often and always in my bestLittle Edie voice lol

  • @dancingpixie6120
    @dancingpixie6120 Před 13 dny +6

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

  • @egonrhoodie2745
    @egonrhoodie2745 Před 26 dny +13

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

  • @cheryllittle4257
    @cheryllittle4257 Před 14 dny +1

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

  • @martink8019
    @martink8019 Před 27 dny +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 27 dny +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 24 dny +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.

  • @lisap.4965
    @lisap.4965 Před dnem +1

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

  • @Gobble_de_Goop
    @Gobble_de_Goop Před 3 dny +4

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

  • @dianemartinis2801
    @dianemartinis2801 Před 19 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. 😢 😢

  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před 26 dny +28

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  • @StrangeHistoryX
    @StrangeHistoryX  Před 3 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

  • @sylvemaso9455
    @sylvemaso9455 Před 29 dny +6

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

  • @sofia7374
    @sofia7374 Před 7 dny +9

    Little Edie at 60+ years old looked absolutely AMAZING

  • @catmomclark9053
    @catmomclark9053 Před 24 dny +15

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

    • @APTTMHYforever
      @APTTMHYforever Před 7 dny +3

      Especially since Jackie portrayed herself as a philanthropist😒🙄

    • @dawnwheeler2649
      @dawnwheeler2649 Před 4 dny +1

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

  • @tomroberts7221
    @tomroberts7221 Před 26 dny +7

    Absolutely fascinating.

  • @SnickasBah
    @SnickasBah Před 4 dny +3

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

  • @jilltagmorris
    @jilltagmorris Před 27 dny +5

    Gezzz. What a story!

  • @kenya420
    @kenya420 Před 5 dny +3

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

  • @boxybrown5300
    @boxybrown5300 Před 4 dny +2

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

  • @muszak1
    @muszak1 Před 7 dny +2

    Wonderful documentary 👏 ❤

  • @panninggazz5244
    @panninggazz5244 Před 29 dny +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

  • @lorim667
    @lorim667 Před 27 dny +7

    So sad. But it’s a gorgeous home

  • @carolmirelez170
    @carolmirelez170 Před 21 dnem +2

    An amazing story!

  • @poetryjones7946
    @poetryjones7946 Před 4 dny +3

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

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před 4 dny +2

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

    • @poetryjones7946
      @poetryjones7946 Před 4 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”.

  • @ABeautfulMess
    @ABeautfulMess Před 29 dny +10

    Wonderful 😊

  • @amberkelly3187
    @amberkelly3187 Před 3 dny +1

    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.

  • @supertoshaful
    @supertoshaful Před 4 dny +3

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

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

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

  • @cheryllittle4257
    @cheryllittle4257 Před 14 dny +3

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

  • @JerrisEverydayPeople
    @JerrisEverydayPeople Před 2 dny +1

    Oddly, I think their history and the story of how they declined is the only reason why this house is still “standing” today. Without their story, it would have been torn down long ago.

  • @deborahsims201
    @deborahsims201 Před 17 dny +2

    I loved the stories.

  • @michaelcornelisjoostens
    @michaelcornelisjoostens Před 29 dny +9

    Fascinating

  • @kimglass4851
    @kimglass4851 Před 5 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

  • @leiakiki3525
    @leiakiki3525 Před 6 dny +1

    What a stunning restoration! Dream home.

  • @kingofkongisland
    @kingofkongisland Před 3 dny +1

    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.

  • @victoriator8863
    @victoriator8863 Před 11 dny +3

    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.

  • @ruthgunneson-poling1571
    @ruthgunneson-poling1571 Před 6 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 6 dny +1

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

  • @iford992
    @iford992 Před 29 dny +10

    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 27 dny +7

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

  • @GinaDAuria
    @GinaDAuria Před 12 dny +6

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

  • @asbisi
    @asbisi Před 26 dny +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

  • @thebetnk
    @thebetnk Před 3 dny +1

    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

  • @gwynshelmerdine6403
    @gwynshelmerdine6403 Před 29 dny +8

    Adorable ladies ❤🌻🦋XX

  • @laraoneal7284
    @laraoneal7284 Před 12 dny +2

    Fascinating duo. More interesting than so called sane people.

  • @PiTjlang
    @PiTjlang Před 3 dny +2

    If you look into the caustic nature of her own sister
    ...one can envision that J.K. may have had her reasons for dissociating from parts of her family

  • @ruthgunneson-poling1571
    @ruthgunneson-poling1571 Před 6 dny +2

    Anyone else notice the movie poster that says Grey Gardens at 18 minutes?

  • @mildredpierce4506
    @mildredpierce4506 Před dnem +1

    I saw the two documentaries and I could not believe how spot on Drew Barrymore was as little Edie.

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před 17 hodinami

      She did an excellent job. Impressed everyone since what else has she done besides ET, a bunch of B movies, and Charlie’s Angels. And a video shot by her boyfriend where she showered naked. She was good in that.

  • @personabc8765
    @personabc8765 Před 8 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!

  • @Damesplace
    @Damesplace Před 15 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

  • @cmtippens9209
    @cmtippens9209 Před 14 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 11 dny +1

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

  • @susiefoxy8130
    @susiefoxy8130 Před dnem +1

    Both of them were mentally unwell , there’s a docu about them, quite sad really

  • @SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf
    @SurprisedBuffalo-ug3rf Před 20 dny +3

    They were such fascinating wonen. ❤❤❤❤

  • @GinaDAuria
    @GinaDAuria Před 12 dny +9

    Little Edie was stunningly beautiful woman!!!!

  • @victorious3926
    @victorious3926 Před 17 dny +4

    Watching this left me feeling a bit sad.

  • @hill9948
    @hill9948 Před dnem +1

    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 😂

  • @natalieangelo54
    @natalieangelo54 Před 24 dny +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

  • @GoGirl311
    @GoGirl311 Před 20 dny +3

    Their story is indeed fascinating! Where were they laid to rest?

    • @TheLadymiss22
      @TheLadymiss22 Před 12 dny

      @GoGirl311
      Big Edie is buried at the Bouvier family plot at the Most Holy Trinity Catholic Cemetery in East Hampton. Part of Little Edie's cremated remains are interred at Long Island's Locust Valley Cemetery. Her grave is next to the grave of her brother Bouvier “Buddy” Beale.

  • @katemaloney4296
    @katemaloney4296 Před 7 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.

  • @dawnwheeler2649
    @dawnwheeler2649 Před 4 dny +1

    They were both very beautiful in their youth

  • @kathysharpe7339
    @kathysharpe7339 Před 3 dny +1

    Love this lady. ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @workoutmom2b1g
    @workoutmom2b1g Před 6 dny +1

    Has anyone ever told you that you sound like Matthew Broderick? Great content!

    • @StrangeHistoryX
      @StrangeHistoryX  Před 6 dny +1

      I am Matthew Broderick. Shhhhh. Don't tell anyone, okay?

  • @peterm1826
    @peterm1826 Před 7 dny +2

    Imported concrete walls from Spain. More money then sense. Definitely crazy.

  • @ejfdarjuan
    @ejfdarjuan Před 4 dny +1

    A must-see for RuPaul's Drag Race fans!

  • @mandybradley3079
    @mandybradley3079 Před 14 dny +3

    Interesting lady for sure.

  • @susanbissell6319
    @susanbissell6319 Před 13 dny +4

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