Biography
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt (February 20, 1924 – June 17, 2019) was a multi-talented figure in the American entertainment industry in general.
She has extensive expertise in many fields of art, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress and celebrity.
She is best known as a member of the Vanderbilt family in New York and is the mother of CNN anchor Anderson Cooper.
Gloria Vanderbilt is one of the most beloved names in the American and foreign media.
American actress
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| Full name: | Gloria Laura Vanderbilt |
| Stage name: | Gloria Vanderbilt |
| Born: | February 20, 1924 (age 95) |
| Deceased: | June 17, 2019, Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Place of birth: | Manhattan, New York, United States |
| Nationality: | American |
| Parents: | Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt, Reginald Claypoole Vanderbilt |
| The children: | Anderson Cooper, Carter Vanderbilt Cooper, Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski, Christopher Stokowski |
| Height: | 1.70 minutes |
| Siblings: | Cathleen Vanderbilt |
| Husband/wife • Husband: | Wyatt Cooper (married 1963–1978), Sidney Lumet (married 1956–1963), Leopold Stokowski (married 1945–1955), Pat DiCicco (married 1941–1945) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Gordon Park |
| Job: | Actor • Artist |
| Net worth: | 200 million dollars |
Early life
Gloria Vanderbilt was born in Manhattan, New York City, on February 20, 1924.
She was born to her father, Reginald Vanderbilt, and her mother, Gloria Morgan.
Reginald Vanderbilt was the great-grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt.
He founded a railroad empire. He was also one of the first millionaires in the United States.
His father died of liver disease.
Education
Before enrolling in the Art Students League in New York City, Gloria Vanderbilt attended Greenvale School on Long Island, Miss Porter’s School in Farmington, Connecticut, and the Wheeler School in Providence, Rhode Island.
She honed her artistic abilities, which led to her growing popularity throughout her career. When she grew up and took control of her trust fund, she completely cut off her relationship with her mother, although she later supported her.
Gloria Vanderbilt’s mother, Gloria Morgan, lived for many years in Beverly Hills with her sister, Thelma, Lady Furness, and died there in 1965.
Career
Gloria Vanderbilt began her acting career from 1954 to 1963. She made her stage debut in The Swan in 1954 at the Pocono Playhouse. She made her Broadway debut in William Saroyan’s The Time of Your Life.
She also played the role of Elsie. As a result, she appeared in several live and recorded television productions. She also appeared on The Dick Powell Show, Playhouse 90, and Studio One in Hollywood.
She appeared in two episodes of The Love Boat in 1981. She later appeared on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show. However, she appeared live on The Oprah Winfrey Show! with Kelly and Michael.
Gloria Vanderbilt began her fashion modeling career at the age of 15 and appeared in Harper’s Bazaar magazine. Then, in the 1970s, she collaborated with a fashion company called Gentex. She collaborated with Indian designer Mohan Murjani’s Murjani Corporation in 1976.
They proposed starting a line of designer jeans. It also featured Gloria Vanderbilt’s signature embroidered on the back pocket as well as her swan logo. Moreover, they were an instant hit with customers. Later, in 1978, ownership was transferred to the Murjani Group.
In 1976, Gloria Vanderbilt re-established her own company, GV Ltd. As a result, the company launched dresses, linens, shoes, blouses, leather goods, liqueurs and accessories.
Additionally, from 1982 to 2002, L’Oreal marketed a fragrance under the Gloria Vanderbilt brand.
Jones Apparel Group also bought the rights to Gloria Vanderbilt jeans in 2002. Likewise, she became famous for her artwork. It included a one-woman oil painting, watercolor, and pastel show. Her first exhibition was in 1948.
She then returned to art by opening her first exhibition called “Dream Boxes” in 2001. Similarly, she opened another exhibition of 35 paintings in 2007.
The show took place at the Art Center. After two years, she returned to the Art Center as a panelist at the annual Fall Exhibition.
Likewise, she has published two books on art and home decor, four volumes of memoirs, and three novels. Moreover, the book was published by Abrams Books. Additionally, she co-wrote a book that was released by HarperCollins Publishers in April 2016.
Nothing Left Unsaid: Gloria Vanderbilt & Anderson Cooper premiered on HBO on April 9, 2016. Liz Garbus produced and directed the two-hour documentary. As a result, it includes several conversations between mother and son. And, from the public’s perspective, it shows her life and family history. There is no doubt that Gloria lived a life of luxury.
Personal life
Gloria Vanderbilt was married four times and divorced three times. At the age of 17, she married Pat DiCicco. He was an actor’s agent and alleged gangster. Due to her early marriage and loose lifestyle, he brutally abused her.
Gloria Vanderbilt divorced and married Leopold Stokowski in April 1945. She was Leopold’s third and final wife.
She was the mother of two children and divorced in October 1955. On August 28, 1956, she married filmmaker Sidney Lumet.
They divorced in August 1963 and had no children. She married author Wyatt Emory Cooper on December 24, 1963. Their marriage lasted until his death. They had two sons, Cater Vanderbilt and Anderson Hays.
As a result, Carter Vanderbilt committed suicide at the age of 23. He jumped from his family’s 14th floor apartment.
Gloria Vanderbilt also had a relationship with Gordon Parks. He also collaborated with Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Roald Dahl and Howard Hughes.
Net worth
She comes from a prestigious family and knows how to seize the opportunity to make the most of it is something we commend.
Therefore, Gloria Vanderbilt’s net worth is said to be $200 million.
