Edith Bouvier Beale

Edith Bouvier Beale
Beale c. 1975, in front of the Grey Gardens estate. Photo by Herb Goro during the filming of Grey Gardens (1976)
Born(1917-11-07)November 7, 1917
New York City, U.S.
Diedc. January 14, 2002(2002-01-14) (aged 84)
Bal Harbour, Florida, U.S.
Burial placeLocust Valley Cemetery, Locust Valley, New York, U.S.
Other namesLittle Edie
Occupations
  • Socialite
  • fashion model
  • cabaret performer
Parent(s)Phelan Beale
Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale
FamilyBouvier family

Edith Bouvier Beale (November 7, 1917 – c. January 14, 2002), nicknamed Little Edie, was an American socialite, fashion model, and cabaret performer. She was a first cousin of former U.S. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and Princess Lee Radziwill. Beale is known for participating along with her mother Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale in the 1975 documentary film Grey Gardens, by Albert and David Maysles.


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