By Baishaly Roy
Alva Vanderbilt, aka Bertha Russell from HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’, had all the luxuries a woman could’ve asked for in the high society of New York back then. She had married into one of America’s wealthiest families, climbed up the elite social ladder, and even secured a place in British aristocratic society through her daughter’s marriage.
But Alva’s glamorous life was partly for show, and her marriage to William K. Vanderbilt was falling apart. But unfortunately, like today, women neither had the power nor the money to hire a lawyer and file for divorce. But Alva was not someone to fit the typical mold. In 1895, Alva made a decision that shocked the elite of American society. She finally took the bold step and divorced her millionaire husband.
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We have seen a similar pattern in the relationship between George Russell and Bertha Russell in HBO’s ‘The Gilded Age’ too. So, does that mean their relationship will also end in divorce in the next season?
Why Did Alva Vanderbilt Divorce Her Millionaire Husband Back in The Gilded Age?
Alva Vanderbilt met William K. through mutual friends, and just months after, the pair tied the knot in 1875, when Alva’s family was struggling financially. As a result, the marriage gave her access to extraordinary wealth. But still, she was struggling to fit into the city’s old-money elite society.
But Alva didn’t give …read more
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