6 Facts About Fashion Icon Gloria Vanderbilt
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1. She grew up in a famous — and famously complicated — family
In 1934, when she was 10 years old, her mother and aunt sued each other for custody, and the family’s personal drama was splashed across newspapers. During her childhood, she was mostly raised by nannies and nurses.
2. CNN news anchor Anderson Cooper is her son
She had two elder sons, Stan and Christopher Stokowski, as well as Anderson and Carter Cooper.
3. She’s a published author
4. She was a successful fashion designer
During the middle of her life, Vanderbilt was famous for her denim line. At its peak, the namesake brand generated more than $200 million in sales. Her “Perfect Fit” jeans became an iconic staple for women everywhere, and she later introduced perfume and home goods as well.
5. She had many fascinating marriages and romances
In 1941, Vanderbilt married Pasquale di Cicco, a Hollywood agent and associate of the mob moss Lucky Luciano. They later divorced, and she married conductor Leopold Stokowski. Her third marriage was to “12 Angry Men” director Sidney Lumet. She referred to her last husband, Cooper, as her happiest.
In addition to her marriages, she was also romantically connected to Frank Sinatra, Marlon Brando, Errol Flynn, and Howard Hughes.
6. She was multi-talented
We’re sending our deepest condolences to Vanderbilt’s loved ones during this difficult time.
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