Edith Bouvier Beale, known as "Little Edie," was an American socialite, model, and cabaret performer. Her career is inextricably linked to the work that made her famous: the 1975 documentary "Grey Gardens," directed by Albert and David Maysles. The film, which documented her isolated and decadent life alongside her mother at the eponymous East Hampton estate, is considered her primary artistic contribution. Her unconventional performance and eccentric style transformed her into a cult icon and a fashion icon. Following the fame she achieved, she embarked on a brief career as a cabaret performer, performing in New York in the late 1970s. Although she did not receive any formal awards, her greatest recognition is her lasting impact on popular culture and the inclusion of "Grey Gardens" in the United States National Film Registry as a culturally and historically significant work.