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Gladys Russell from 'The Gilded Age' is based on a real life socialite. Here's her story
Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan, once a society fixture, is the real life inspiration behind one of the central characters in Season 3 of "The Gilded Age." ...
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What to Know About the High-Profile Royal Wedding That Inspired Gladys Russell's Nuptials on "The Gilded Age"
The character's plot line closely mirrors that of Consuelo Vanderbilt, who tied the knot with the Duke of Marlborough in 1895.
The Disastrous, Society-Shifting Divorce of William K. and Alva Vanderbilt
Their 1895 divorce sent shockwaves through New York society—and changed the public understanding of divorce in the process.
How Gladys Russell's Marriage on “The Gilded Age” Mirrors the Real-Life Story of Consuelo Vanderbilt
Only time will tell if the life of Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough hints at what's to come for Gladys on the HBO period ...
‘The Gilded Age’ Season 3 Episode 4 Recap: Past The Point of No Return
The wedding of the century is finally here on The Gilded Age! But it’s hardly a happy occasion. Honestly, the only person who ...
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Meet Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan: The inspiration for Gladys Russell from 'The Gilded Age'
Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan was a Palm Beach society fixture from the time she settled in Manalapan with her second husband ...
The Secret History of Gladys Russell’s Wedding Jewelry in
On Season 3 of HBO’s The Gilded Age, a similar saga plays out. Gladys Russell is betrothed—against her will but to her mother ...
‘The Gilded Age’s Taissa Farmiga On Gladys’ Fate & Her Emotional State: “I Don’t Think She Has Pleasant Feelings Toward Anybody”
The Gilded Age's Taissa Farmiga On Her Gladys' Fate & Her Emotional State: "I Don't Think She Has Pleasant Feelings Toward Anybody" ...