I am glad to see your channel again I am very still sick 🤕 since I saw your last story, thank you for the recent video 😊 I also love her jean brands I have three pairs 😊
❤ lovely, thank you 🙏! I do remember watching a documentary featuring Gloria Vanderbilt quite a few years back. She was herself in this documentary, age about (my guess) around 70-75, and being interviewed about her former business endeavors. Jeans, perfumes, and a million other endeavors. As I remember it, she did quite well, but in a somewhat inconsistent way; she came across as someone who struggled quite a bit to stay independent & keep providing for herself and her younger kids. Wish I could remember more & about the context where I saw this. Edit: ✍️ that documentary was not exactly recently made. Let’s put it that way. It was part of some sort of double feature which also focused on Anderson Cooper & his success. Still wish I could find it & rewatch it, though.
6:30 "from the 1930's till her death, Gloria's mother would live with her sister Thelma Furness"....if I remember correctly Thelma Furness was in a relationship with David, Prince of Wales before he became Edward the 8th, abdicated, became Duke of Windsor and then married Wallis Simpson.
In fact Thelma Furness left England and David (Prince of Wales) to go help her sister fight her court battle in NYC. When she left her lover (David), she asked her good friend Wallis to keep him company. The rest is history…
Anderson said his mother left all her money to charities. He had money of his own and his mother felt like he should stand on his own. They were very close until her death.
Her jeans were fantastic. The only brand that fit me like a glove every time. I stocked up and still have a bunch. Talented person but dark past (so I’ve heard).
@@DFinney-lv5bp me too. They are the only jeans I really wear, even to this day. However I do find them far less expensive than in the 70's when I would easily pay upwards of $100. You can find them now for less than $30. The Amanda's are also my favs. They just fit my shape better and were more flattering than any others. It was many years ago, and long before her death when I saw an in depth news story on Anderson Cooper talking about his life as her son and why he downplayed the connection for many years. Not really wanting to use her celebrity to be successful, wanting to earn it on his own name, which he did. I will always remember how emotional he got when talking about his brother who died by suicide. I believe he jumped from the window of his mothers New York High Rise Expensive Home. She was so devastated by his death, as was Anderson. Her grief was deep, long and riddled with guilt, as it is with all mothers of sons who take their own lives. It was many years later when I unfortunately joined that hated club. The guilt is heavy and the "what if's" and "if only's" can drive a mother to insanity. "Why?" is an extremely profound question with no real answers, certainly not any that lead to understanding or resolve. Having a son you could not save is the worst thing a mother can endure. It's certainly not a club I recommend. To that I say, the greatest gift I've ever received is being chosen as the mother of two great men who lives were short but it was my honor to have been their mother, as i got to be there for every aspect of their lives. In memory of Justin Anderson (28) who died by suicide on August 20th of 2014, and younger brother Jason Anderson (27) who was soon after murdered by his so-called "friend", on Jan 28, 2017. Which in two days, will be the 8 yr mark since I became a mother without children, as my sons now reside in heaven. I will see them first when my time here is done. I will go willingly and gladly. If you are still reading this, sorry for venturing off topic, I seem to do that sometimes. Reminiscing often, talking to sons I can no longer hear, see or hug,......but vividly remember every single day.
Gloria Vanderbilt has not be forgotten,she was like a cat with 9 lives.... A very strong woman...p,s Her first husband was accused of killing actress Thelma Todd his ex wife....
Love your history shows! Ladies really need to evaluate the judgement of prospective husband. Poor judgement will wreck a marriage and family, as these stories show. Thanks, sir! History often repeats itself!
Not sure about the inheritance except that it was only $1.5 million. The oldest son, Leopold, owned landscaping companies and probably inherited a lot from his father. He had a good relationship with Gloria. The other son, Christopher, was estranged and is known to be a recluse. Again, he probably has plenty of money from his father. My guess is that they didn't need her inheritance and there wasn't much left. The Vanderbilt fortunes had been squandered away throughout the generations.
@@Joy-TheLazyCatLady21.5 million is hardly “only” 1.5 million. I understand that you say that by comparison to what they used to have; but that is still a boatload of money to inherit, and an amount that the overwhelming majority of the people of this world will never own.
@@WhoWho569 by today's standards for the rich, that isn't a lot especially compared to what the family once had. My brother has about a million and he lives frugally. I, personally, could live a long time on $1.5 million. It's all relative.
@@WhoWho569with the cost of living today 1.5 million would not last you your lifetime. Especially if it’s inherited when you’re young. If you’re older then yes. It’s a good amount. 1.5 million sounds like a lot but after inheritance tax and who knows what else the government feels they’re owed, you’re left with very little. Not to mention where you live and cost of living there. And of course inflation over the years.
agree, always been my favorites. Only now they cost a whole lot less. I remember paying just less than $100 each back in the 70s. As were many other designer lines. Now they are less than $30 most places, but still have the best fit, for me anyway.
What about her first 2 sons???? What happened to them? Why didn't she include them in her estate?? Why were they not well known about?? I never even knew she had 2 older children.
Not sure about the inheritance except that it was only $1.5 million. The oldest son, Leopold, owned landscaping companies and probably inherited a lot from his father. He had a good relationship with Gloria. The other son, Christopher, was estranged and is known to be a recluse. Again, he probably has plenty of money from his father. My guess is that they didn't need her inheritance and there wasn't much left. The Vanderbilt fortunes had been squandered away throughout the generations.
She allegedly testified against her mother after big Gloria decided to fire little Gloria's nurse, who was like a mother to her. Big Gloria brought it on herself. Little Gloria sounded like the most love-starved child in the world.
Andrew Carnegie was wise to not leave all his money to his wife and daughter. He left them the houses, an endowment, but that was it. His descendants all have regular jobs.
One little correction Gloria's estate was inherited by her sons Stan Stokowski and Anderson Cooper. Her son Christopher Stokowski had been estranged from his family since about the 1970s.
why is Gladys Vanderbilt offspring so overlooked, didn't they also inherit a huge amount of money from her mother ( Gladys Vanderbilt was the aunt of Gloria, sister of Gloria's father) Gladys was the one who inherited the Breakers estate, arguably the second most luxurious Vanderbilt mansion
My mom met Gloria in 1978, she wanted my mom to model for her since she was tall and very skinny. But my mom didn’t have her green card yet. I wish she modeled for her, her life would’ve been better IMO
Too bad the little girl had to be used as a pawn, and be treated in such a manner. Evidently her neglectful mother married only for money - a common situation among the rich.
Reggie did NOT leave it all to his daughters. He had squandered his wealth. but, he had a trust that was set up to give him the earnings. He could not touch the principal. That trust went to his 2 daughters as he had no sons. shortly before the big court case, Reggies mother, Alice died and left an inheritance for Reggies 2 orphaned daughters. The family did not want Gloria Sr to squander that money. And Gertrude had been caring for little Gloria while mama Gloria was off in Europe. The argument was - why should she continue to collect the increase from little Glorias trust while Aunt Gerturde was the one providing for her? Also, the nanny who was raising little Gloria told Aunt Gertrude all about the neglect and immoral activities of mama Gloria. If you want the real story read the book by Arthur Vanderbilt. Also, her eldest son did inherit from Gloria. This has so many errors.
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I used to love her perfume as a youngster in the 1980s
I loved her jeans when in Jr. High & High School
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I am glad to see your channel again I am very still sick 🤕 since I saw your last story, thank you for the recent video 😊 I also love her jean brands I have three pairs 😊
Good day FL from Black Diamond Alberta...really enjoyed today's upload😊
I was once rude to you I apologize it was wrong of me you work very hard on your show thank you
It's a strong and admirable individual who can admit fault and apologise. ⚘️
I love this! 🥹👏🏻
Another fascinating story and the delivery is spot on 🎉 wonderfully soothing voice
Thank you for your hard work and efforts 😊
.... i remember the TV 📺 adverts here in 🇬🇧 for her Jeans 👖 when i was a kid.
You were not cool unless you wore those jeans!
Your documentaries are always very well done! ❤🎉
❤ lovely, thank you 🙏!
I do remember watching a documentary featuring Gloria Vanderbilt quite a few years back.
She was herself in this documentary, age about (my guess) around 70-75, and being interviewed about her former business endeavors. Jeans, perfumes, and a million other endeavors.
As I remember it, she did quite well, but in a somewhat inconsistent way; she came across as someone who struggled quite a bit to stay independent & keep providing for herself and her younger kids.
Wish I could remember more & about the context where I saw this.
Edit: ✍️ that documentary was not exactly recently made. Let’s put it that way. It was part of some sort of double feature which also focused on Anderson Cooper & his success. Still wish I could find it & rewatch it, though.
Always interesting
Thank you❤
Well done !!!
Great video as ALWAYS!!!
This video at 5min 03sec resembled a very young:
Wallis Simpson!!!
I saw that too,wondered if he hadn't axidently mixed a picture of Wallis in from a previous video of her he done ?
6:30 "from the 1930's till her death, Gloria's mother would live with her sister Thelma Furness"....if I remember correctly Thelma Furness was in a relationship with David, Prince of Wales before he became Edward the 8th, abdicated, became Duke of Windsor and then married Wallis Simpson.
In fact Thelma Furness left England and David (Prince of Wales) to go help her sister fight her court battle in NYC. When she left her lover (David), she asked her good friend Wallis to keep him company. The rest is history…
I enjoy listening to you. Your accent is unusual and soothing. Great little documentary you put together! Thanks!
i learn so much from your videos
Thank you so much - you make the difference 🖤
I love this channel! Watch/ listen to all commercials too! 👍💓🤗
Ps... Gloria's jeans are still the best! 3-2024👍
Great video!
I learned that Anderson Cooper is Gloria Vanderbilt's son, I never knew.
Yep, he is!
That's bizarre. His being Gloria Vanderbilt's son is far more famous than anything he's done as an individual.
@@Morpheus1910Including his career as a journalist?
@@Morpheus1910Err…no, he’s more famous as a journalist
Chevy Chase is a relative.
Anderson said his mother left all her money to charities. He had money of his own and his mother felt like he should stand on his own. They were very close until her death.
He also went to the best private schools and social circles. Which really helps a person's success in life
Thank you, I wondered who the money was left to.
Very interesting thank you
Anderson cooper!? Wow that was a surprise! Great video!
A tasteful informative bio. Thank you.
Thank you I had the perfume and lots of pants❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
So beautiful I hope she found peace and serenity in the end..
I 🩷🩷🩷your reviews. Happy Easter☮️
Her jeans were fantastic. The only brand that fit me like a glove every time. I stocked up and still have a bunch. Talented person but dark past (so I’ve heard).
Blue jeans? How cheesy!!
I love thrifting her denim! ❤ It's kinda hard to find a pair that fits. Tbh.
I still ware her jeans. I ware her Amanda line.
@@DFinney-lv5bp me too. They are the only jeans I really wear, even to this day. However I do find them far less expensive than in the 70's when I would easily pay upwards of $100. You can find them now for less than $30. The Amanda's are also my favs. They just fit my shape better and were more flattering than any others.
It was many years ago, and long before her death when I saw an in depth news story on Anderson Cooper talking about his life as her son and why he downplayed the connection for many years. Not really wanting to use her celebrity to be successful, wanting to earn it on his own name, which he did. I will always remember how emotional he got when talking about his brother who died by suicide. I believe he jumped from the window of his mothers New York High Rise Expensive Home. She was so devastated by his death, as was Anderson. Her grief was deep, long and riddled with guilt, as it is with all mothers of sons who take their own lives. It was many years later when I unfortunately joined that hated club. The guilt is heavy and the "what if's" and "if only's" can drive a mother to insanity. "Why?" is an extremely profound question with no real answers, certainly not any that lead to understanding or resolve. Having a son you could not save is the worst thing a mother can endure. It's certainly not a club I recommend. To that I say, the greatest gift I've ever received is being chosen as the mother of two great men who lives were short but it was my honor to have been their mother, as i got to be there for every aspect of their lives. In memory of Justin Anderson (28) who died by suicide on August 20th of 2014, and younger brother Jason Anderson (27) who was soon after murdered by his so-called "friend", on Jan 28, 2017. Which in two days, will be the 8 yr mark since I became a mother without children, as my sons now reside in heaven. I will see them first when my time here is done. I will go willingly and gladly. If you are still reading this, sorry for venturing off topic, I seem to do that sometimes. Reminiscing often, talking to sons I can no longer hear, see or hug,......but vividly remember every single day.
I commend you for not using AI narration.👍👍
Wonderful stuff ❤
Gloria Vanderbilt has not be forgotten,she was like a cat with 9 lives.... A very strong woman...p,s Her first husband was accused of killing actress Thelma Todd his ex wife....
What ever happened to her first two children?
Anderson Cooper is a TV journalish and the ither one jumped from her apartment and passed
Chris is estranged from the family and Stan stays out of the public eye
I thought they were deceased?
One committed suicide
@@rcristyAnderson's brother her younger son committed suicide ...
Love your history shows!
Ladies really need to evaluate the judgement of prospective husband. Poor judgement will wreck a marriage and family, as these stories show.
Thanks, sir! History often repeats itself!
Interesting story , wonder what happened to her first 2 sons.
Not sure about the inheritance except that it was only $1.5 million. The oldest son, Leopold, owned landscaping companies and probably inherited a lot from his father. He had a good relationship with Gloria. The other son, Christopher, was estranged and is known to be a recluse. Again, he probably has plenty of money from his father. My guess is that they didn't need her inheritance and there wasn't much left. The Vanderbilt fortunes had been squandered away throughout the generations.
@@Joy-TheLazyCatLady2 thank you for information.
@@Joy-TheLazyCatLady21.5 million is hardly “only” 1.5 million. I understand that you say that by comparison to what they used to have; but that is still a boatload of money to inherit, and an amount that the overwhelming majority of the people of this world will never own.
@@WhoWho569 by today's standards for the rich, that isn't a lot especially compared to what the family once had. My brother has about a million and he lives frugally. I, personally, could live a long time on $1.5 million. It's all relative.
@@WhoWho569with the cost of living today 1.5 million would not last you your lifetime. Especially if it’s inherited when you’re young. If you’re older then yes. It’s a good amount. 1.5 million sounds like a lot but after inheritance tax and who knows what else the government feels they’re owed, you’re left with very little. Not to mention where you live and cost of living there. And of course inflation over the years.
She was beautiful. I bough a pair of Gloria Vanderbilt jeans just a few years ago and loved them.
Thank you ❤
I remember her appearing in her ads for her signature black jeans.
Fascinating
I'm wearing 'Gloria Vanderbilt' jeans while I'm watching this video. LOL
Her designs specifically her jeans were very famous and expensive ( but were made for women) may she rest in peace thanks for your work 🙋
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I agree 100% 🤗.
@gloriawinbush1590 thanks we think the same 🌹
She was a strong & talented woman😮
Thanks!
Very interesting alot happened in her life she was Beautiful
It doesn't matter whether or not Anderson Cooper needs the money! The issue is whether or not he's entitled! Geez man!
Thank you👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
No problem 😊
I still wear my Gloria Vanderbilt jeans.. They fit perfect compared to other brands..
agree, always been my favorites. Only now they cost a whole lot less. I remember paying just less than $100 each back in the 70s. As were many other designer lines. Now they are less than $30 most places, but still have the best fit, for me anyway.
The horrible way she was treated is
so very sad 😭😭😭.
She had a lifetime of loss after loss. Money doesn't buy happiness or love no matter how hard they try.
I remember seeing Gloria Vanderbilt jeans and other clothes at Costco, JCPenney, and macys
such a sad childhood! I just read her "once upon a Time" autobiography
What about her first 2 sons???? What happened to them? Why didn't she include them in her estate?? Why were they not well known about?? I never even knew she had 2 older children.
Not sure about the inheritance except that it was only $1.5 million. The oldest son, Leopold, owned landscaping companies and probably inherited a lot from his father. He had a good relationship with Gloria. The other son, Christopher, was estranged and is known to be a recluse. Again, he probably has plenty of money from his father. My guess is that they didn't need her inheritance and there wasn't much left. The Vanderbilt fortunes had been squandered away throughout the generations.
Anderson Cooper is a Vanderbilt iconic!
I’d love to see something on Gertrude Sanford Legendre
We have to thank her for giving us Anderson Cooper
Yes , I love him such a good man .
Why?
You're still as gorgeous as ever Nico 😉❤
Indeed! 😉✌️
She allegedly testified against her mother after big Gloria decided to fire little Gloria's nurse, who was like a mother to her. Big Gloria brought it on herself. Little Gloria sounded like the most love-starved child in the world.
Wow. I had no idea that was her son. Neato.
Interesting!
It doesn't matter if that thing that makes a person thrive is gone.
I remember owning a pair of her jeans.
Anderson Cooper's a Vanderbilt?
First a victim, then a confused young woman and alas a responsible adult. Chance was against her but she rose above. A happy ending
Andrew Carnegie was wise to not leave all his money to his wife and daughter. He left them the houses, an endowment, but that was it. His descendants all have regular jobs.
Poor Little Rich Girl was a good novel.
One little correction Gloria's estate was inherited by her sons Stan Stokowski and Anderson Cooper. Her son Christopher Stokowski had been estranged from his family since about the 1970s.
Very fine.
That’s tragic…Anderson Cooper doesn’t need the money!!!
ANDERSON COOPER?!?
That was cold to cut her mother off.
I often bought her jeans, but none fit the same, being made in different countries. Will never buy her jeans or anything else with her name again.
why is Gladys Vanderbilt offspring so overlooked, didn't they also inherit a huge amount of money from her mother ( Gladys Vanderbilt was the aunt of Gloria, sister of Gloria's father) Gladys was the one who inherited the Breakers estate, arguably the second most luxurious Vanderbilt mansion
I had no idea that Anderson cooper was Gloria’s son!!!
My mom met Gloria in 1978, she wanted my mom to model for her since she was tall and very skinny. But my mom didn’t have her green card yet. I wish she modeled for her, her life would’ve been better IMO
Gloria is not in.the Vanderbilt mausoleum but out in the grass with her husband Cooper and son..
Aunt Gertrude looks a bit off to me.
Interesting subject but your voice has a cadence that I can not listen to, it grates on me.
Gloria was a chip off the old block.
Her 2 oldest son were estranged from her their choice and prefer to stay out of public eye
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Too bad the little girl had to be used as a pawn, and be treated in such a manner. Evidently her neglectful mother married only for money - a common situation among the rich.
That would be Anderson Cooper cnn newsreader. What about the other 2 children?
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You're wrong about her being buried. She is in that cemetery only the Vanderbilt men is buried in the vault
Terrible what happened to her one son who had psychological problems... I think her mother was afflicted mentally as well...
People will do anything for money!!
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OMG Those beautiful lips!
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Reggie did NOT leave it all to his daughters. He had squandered his wealth. but, he had a trust that was set up to give him the earnings. He could not touch the principal. That trust went to his 2 daughters as he had no sons. shortly before the big court case, Reggies mother, Alice died and left an inheritance for Reggies 2 orphaned daughters. The family did not want Gloria Sr to squander that money. And Gertrude had been caring for little Gloria while mama Gloria was off in Europe. The argument was - why should she continue to collect the increase from little Glorias trust while Aunt Gerturde was the one providing for her? Also, the nanny who was raising little Gloria told Aunt Gertrude all about the neglect and immoral activities of mama Gloria. If you want the real story read the book by Arthur Vanderbilt. Also, her eldest son did inherit from Gloria. This has so many errors.
Sounds like a repeat video. Seen something very similar
Completely new video!!
Anderson Cooper is one of my favorite people
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So she left nothing to her two oldest sons?
Aunt Gertrude was s haterrrrr
nope
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@@ForgottenLives I didn't want to say 1st!
@@ludovicleprinceroyal8721 😅🤣
Thanks for watching!
@@ForgottenLives Thank you!
WFC?
Van der Bilt
I cannot stand the drawl at the end of words, it is so annoying!
Me neither so I turned the speed up to 2. Bit better to listen to and still able to keep up with his voice. Try doing that.
I thought Anderson Cooper was the last heiress
Not clever at all.