Edith Bouvier Beale American socialite, performer and cult figure Edith Bouvier Beale, also known as Little Edie Beale, was BOTD in 1917. Born in New York City, her mother was the heiress and socialite Edith Ewing Bea…

American socialite, recluse, performer and queer icon Edith Bouvier “Little Edie” Beale, the star of cult documentary “Grey Gardens”, was BOTD in 1917. #littleediebeale #greygardens #queericon #bornonthisday #edithbouvierbeale