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Drew Barrymore went for the flapper inspired look (not so sure about the veil) on the black carpet at the premiere or her HBO film Grey Gardens. She was joined at the premiere by her co-stars Jessica Lange and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
The film is based on the life stories of the eccentric aunt and first cousin of Jackie Onassis (both named Edith Bouvier Beale aka “Big and Little Edie”) raised as Park Avenue débutantes but who withdrew from New York society, taking shelter at their Long Island summer home, Grey Gardens. As their wealth and contact with the outside world dwindled, so did their grasp on reality.
Barrymore was nervous about playing Little Edie. “I can’t tell you the level of fear and sickness I would feel when they [her gay friends] would imitate her,” she said. “They know her and love her so well — what if I do something that doesn’t feel right with them?”
I have a feeling that Drew Barrymore isn’t going to let us down.
Gallery Info: Drew Barrymore, Kristen Wigg, Jessica Lange, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Aleksandra Baryshnikov, Justin Long, and Stelita Ebanks at the premiere Of Grey Gardens.
LT | April 14, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Drew looks radiant!!
suzanne | April 15, 2009 at 1:50 am
I hope the movie comes to the UK. I can’t wait to see it. But the original documentary is going to take some beating….. RENT IT if you haven’t seen it: they really were bat-shit crazy!
green cardigan | April 15, 2009 at 5:00 am
Oh God, I hate that this is all I can see in these pics…..but why does Jessica Lange have her finger there ? And is that a bandage ?
HBO subscriber | April 15, 2009 at 5:27 am
I saw a preview/trailer for this on HBO last night and it looks great! I can’t wait.
anne | April 15, 2009 at 6:31 am
oh no. Jessica should’ve worn the veil (and also a scarf).
Robb | April 21, 2009 at 11:26 am
I was told right after filming of the HBO film wrapped up in the fall of 2007, that I would be blown away at the last scene, where Edie sings Tea For Two at Reno Sweeny, and I was ! I had supplied the film company with the only recording in existence of Edie singing the tune, only this wasn’t from her actual performance at the club, but rather her singing it just for me at one of my many visits to Grey Gardens. Drew sang it exactly, phrase for phrase as I have it on tape. Edie and I actually met that night at Reno Sweeny, and my relationship with Grey Gardens has now spanned over 3 decades. For our complete review, check out our blog at MyGreyGardens.com (HBO film review by Robb Brawn & Lee Arboreen), and be sure to check our Youtube video uploaded 4/18/09 the same day as the HBO film release. Click
GREY GARDENS PROMO to view the video
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