Biography
Gloria Laura Vanderbilt (born 20 February 1924-June 17, 2019) was a multifaceted personality in the American entertainment industry as a whole.
Her expertise caresses the profession of being an artist, author, actress, fashion designer, heiress, and socialite.
She was prominently famous for being a household name of the Vanderbilt family of New York and the mother of CNN’s television anchor, Anderson Cooper.
Gloria Vanderbilt was one of the names that is loved across the American media spaces and offshored.
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| WIKI FACTS & ABOUT DATA | |
| Full Name: | Gloria Laura Vanderbilt |
| Stage Name: | Gloria Vanderbilt |
| Born: | 20 February 1924 (age 95 years old) |
| Died: | 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 |
| Children: | Anderson Cooper, Carter Vanderbilt Cooper, Leopold Stanislaus Stokowski, Christopher Stokowski |
| Height: | 1.70 m |
| Siblings: | Cathleen Vanderbilt |
| Spouse • Husband: | Wyatt Cooper (m. 1963–1978), Sidney Lumet (m. 1956-1963), Leopold Stokowski (m. (m. 1945–1955), Pat DiCicco (m. (m. 1941–1945) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Gordon Parks |
| Occupation: | Actress • Artist |
| Net Worth: | $200 million |
Early Life
Gloria Vanderbilt was born in Manhattan, New York City, on February 20, 1924.
Her father, Reginald Vanderbilt, and mother, Gloria Morgan, gave birth to her.
Reginald Vanderbilt was Cornelius Vanderbilt‘s great-grandson.
He established the railroad empire. He was also one of the United States of America first millionaires.
His father died as a result of liver disease.
Education
Before enrolling at 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, for which she would become increasingly well-known during her career. When she grew up and took control of her trust fund, she cut her mother off completely, though she later supported her.
Gloria Vanderbilt mother, Gloria Morgan spent many years in Beverly Hills with her sister, Thelma, Lady Furness, and died there in 1965.
Career
Gloria Vanderbilt began her acting career between 1954 and 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 took on the role of Elsie. As a result, she has appeared in a number of live and recorded television dramas. She was also seen on The Dick Powell Show, Playhouse 90, and Studio One in Hollywood.
She appeared in two episodes of The Love Boat in 1981. Then she appeared on Johnny Carson‘s Tonight Show. She has, however, appeared live on The Oprah Winfrey broadcast Show! with Kelly and Michael.
Gloria Vanderbilt began her career as a fashion model at the age of 15 and appeared in Harper’s Bazaar. Later, in the 1970s, she partnered with a fashion company called Gentex. She collaborated with Indian designer Mohan Murjani‘s Murjani Corporation in 1976.
They propose starting a designer jeans line. It also has Gloria Vanderbilt‘s signature embroidered on the back pocket as well as her swan logo. Furthermore, they were an instant hit with clients. Later, in 1978, the right was transferred to the Murjani Group.
In 1976, Gloria Vanderbilt re-established her own company, GV Ltd. As a result, the company introduced gowns, linens, shoes, blouses, leather goods, liqueurs, and accessories.
In addition, from 1982 through 2002, L’Oreal released fragrances under the Gloria Vanderbilt trademark.
Jones Apparel Group also purchased the rights to Gloria Vanderbilt jeans in 2002. Similarly, she became well-known for her artwork. It featured one-woman shows of her oil paintings, watercolors, and pastels. Her first exhibition took place in 1948.
She later returned to art, opening her first show, “Dream Boxes,” in 2001. Similarly, she launched another exhibition of 35 paintings in 2007.
The show took place at the Arts Center. After two years, she returned to the Arts Center as a panelist at its Annual Fall Show Exhibition.
Similarly, she published two books on art and home decor, four volumes of memoirs, and three novels. Furthermore, the book was published by Abrams Books. In addition, 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 talks between the mother and son. And, in the public light, it shows her life and family history. Undoubtedly, Gloria has lived a lavish life.
Personal Life
Gloria Vanderbilt was married four times and divorced three times. At 17 years old, she married Pat DiCicco. He was an actor’s agent and an alleged gangster. As a result of early marriage and his wayward lifestyle, he abusively maltreated her.
Gloria Vanderbilt divorced and married Leopold Stokowski in April 1945. She was Leopold‘s third and final wife.
She is the mother of two kids and divorced in October 1955. On August 28, 1956, she married filmmaker Sidney Lumet.
In August 1963, they divorced and had no kids. She married to author Wyatt Emory Cooper on December 24, 1963. His marriage lasted until his death. Cater Vanderbilt and Anderson Hays were their two sons.
As a result, Cater Vanderbilt committed suicide at the age of 23. He leaped from the 14th-floor flat of the family.
Gloria Vanderbilt was also in a relationship with Gordon Parks. In addition, he collaborated with Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra, Roald Dahl, and Howard Hughes.
Net Worth
Coming from a renowned background and seizing the opportunity to take advantage of it is what we praise her for.
Due to that, Gloria Vanderbilt‘s net worth is believed to be $200 million.
