A Look Back at Gloria Vanderbilt's Life and Legacy in Photos
Remembering the late artist, author, actress, and fashion designer.
Today, American actress, designer, artist, poet, author, socialite, and mother Gloria Vanderbilt has passed away at 95 years old. Vanderbilt left behind a pristine legacy with ties to the film and fashion industry, along with the New York social scene. In memory of her life and legacy, we're taking a look back at Vanderbilt's life in photos.
1950s
Vanderbilt visits the CBS offices in New York City to discuss her poetry on the network's radio program The Music Room.
1952
Vanderbilt sports a stunning look as she walks up the aisle of a theatre in 1952. She had roles on hit television shows such as The Love Boat, Shirley Temple's Storybook, and The United States Steel Hour.
1954
Vanderbilt is photographed in costume for Hungarian playwright Ferenc Molnar's play The Swan.
1954
The late actress poses outdoors in a robe and wide-brimmed hat.
1955
In a dress, fur stole, and diamonds for the premiere of Elia Kazan's East of Eden at the Astor Theater in New York.
1956
Vanderbilt poses on a chair sporting a beige wedding dress made of French linen from 1830. She wore the gown after exchanging vows with her third husband, director Sidney Lumet.
1956
Vanderblit and new husband Lumet sit together at their wedding reception.
1956
The couple poses for photographs after their wedding.
1962
Vanderbilt looks in a mirror for a quick touch-up while being photographed outdoors.
1963
Vanderbilt's bob—made famous by French film Last Year at Marienbad–became a classic in the beauty world.
1968
Vanderbilt was a true renaissance women. Beyond her keen interest in fashion and acting, she also painted. Here, she wears a dress by Adolfo that matched her painting.
1970
Vanderbilt poses for a portrait in a black turtle neck, white trousers, and a matching hat.
1972
Vanderbilt sits with her two sons Anderson Cooper (left) and Carter Vanderbilt Cooper (right) at their home in Southampton, New York.
1974
In a lady-like black dress while posing in a store with her designs.
1976
Vanderbilt walks hand in hand with her two sons Anderson and Carter Vanderbilt in New York City.
1976
Vanderbilt poses with her two boys in their apartment in the UN Towers in Manhattan.
1980
Onstage in New York City wearing a ruffled blouse, a floor-length skirt, and white gloves.
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