Edith Bouvier Beale, often referred to as "Little Edie," was an American socialite and actress born on November 7, 1917. She is best known for her role in the documentary film Grey Gardens, which showcased her life with her mother, Edith Ewing Bouvier Beale, in their decaying mansion in East Hampton, New York. The film highlighted their eccentric lifestyle and complex relationship, gaining a cult following. Little Edie was the niece of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, which added to her notoriety. After the documentary's release in 1975, she became a cultural icon, inspiring various adaptations, including a Broadway musical and a television film. She passed away on January 14, 2002.