Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan, once a society fixture, is the real life inspiration behind one of the central characters in Season 3 of "The Gilded Age." ...

The character's plot line closely mirrors that of Consuelo Vanderbilt, who tied the knot with the Duke of Marlborough in 1895.

Their 1895 divorce sent shockwaves through New York society—and changed the public understanding of divorce in the process.

Only time will tell if the life of Consuelo, Duchess of Marlborough hints at what's to come for Gladys on the HBO period ...

The wedding of the century is finally here on The Gilded Age! But it’s hardly a happy occasion. Honestly, the only person who ...

Consuelo Vanderbilt Balsan was a Palm Beach society fixture from the time she settled in Manalapan with her second husband ...

Bertha Russell is no ordinary character in The Gilded Age. This woman is simply everything that keeps viewers hooked.

Farmiga, who plays Gladys, answers burning questions about her beloved character's state of mind throughout her current ...

Julian Fellowes, creator of both shows, acknowledges to PEOPLE that a young version of the Dowager exists in England at this ...

The Gilded Age just made an honest woman out of Gladys Russell — and it’s making her honestly miserable. Sunday’s episode ...

The gilded drama continues! Episode 5 of The Gilded Age Season 3, titled A Different World, is set to premiere on Sunday, July 20, 2025, at 9 PM ET on HBO and Max.

On Season 3 of HBO’s The Gilded Age, a similar saga plays out. Gladys Russell is betrothed—against her will but to her mother ...