Big Edie, born Edith Bouvier Beale, was an American socialite known for her eccentric lifestyle and her role in the documentary Grey Gardens. She was the daughter of George Bouvier and Edith Ewing Bouvier, and the aunt of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Big Edie lived in a decaying mansion in East Hampton, New York, alongside her daughter Little Edie. Their lives were marked by financial struggles and isolation, which drew public attention when the documentary was released in 1975, showcasing their unique relationship and the challenges they faced.