Bebe buell 2016 series#
In the series Lillie, they emphasized how Oscar would repeat Lillie’s quips and observations in his writing. Throughout history and especially in the arts, there seems to always be a driving force that brings the flora. It was this platonic duo that introduced me to the role of the “Muse”-that is the Artist and the Muse. One of my favorite quotes was attributed to her from her conversations with Wilde: “They saw me, those reckless seekers of beauty, and in a night I was famous.” This reminded me of the back room at Max’s Kansas City, the temple of cool when I arrived in New York during the era of everything! In 1877, she met Edward, Prince of Wales, later King Edward VII, and became his first publicly acknowledged mistress.
She was the image for Pears Soap and the most respected painters of the day stood in line just to have a sitting with her. She was also one of the most featured women in advertising her face was everywhere. She was often called a “Professional Beauty” or “The Jersey Lily” because she was born on Jersey, the largest of the Channel Islands off the coast of Normandy. Langtry in the press at that time in England and the U.S. I was intrigued, too, by the descriptions of Mrs. To my delight, it explored in great depth the relationship/friendship between Oscar and Lillie, and I became obsessed with knowing everything and anything I could about their dynamic. In 1978, when I was living between NYC, Maine and LA, before finishing the year in London, I never missed one episode of Masterpiece Theatre and their 13 episodes of Lillie about the life of Lillie Langtry, played brilliantly by Francesca Annis. I felt an instant connection, just as I have with all the great inspirations in my life. At the age of twelve I read The Picture Of Dorian Gray, but my main interest was in Oscar Wilde, the man and his story. I was immediately drawn to an image of Oscar draped on a chair like a velvet throw! It stuck with me and when I got older I looked him up in the school library. I found myself in a living room study area and on the table was a big book filled with photos of poets, painters, sculptors and scholars. It was an adult affair and, being the only child there, I wandered off to explore while the grown-ups enjoyed their martinis and snacks. We were dressed in our pastels and frills and the candy and food was flowing. We were at the Virginia Beach home of my mother’s friends, Poppy and Tilly, who were hosting a Sunday get together. I remember the first time I saw a photograph of Oscar Wilde. I just don’t like being called a name or being tagged like a sheep to slaughter’. As she says, “I’m not opposed to ‘groupies,’ per se.
Inevitably, the term “groupie” would arise. She, however, saw herself as the Muse to these musicians, inspiring and sharing ideas with them. PleaseKillMe BEBE BUELL: MUSING ON MUSES AND OTHER FANSīefore embarking on a musical career of her own, Bebe Buell was a much in-demand model but was most often seen as the second fiddle to the famous rock musicians she was dating.
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