Bertha Russell

The matriarch of the Russell family, Bertha' Russells husband, George made his fortune as a railroad tycoon, the family is considered to be "new money." But Bertha is determined to break into "old money" polite society that resists change at every turn.

Actress Carrie Coon plays Bertha Russell on the HBO series The Gilded Age.

 

Bertha Russell Quotes

Mrs. Russell: Do you think the new Metropolitan Opera will succeed?
Mr. McAllister: Members of the Academy are very determined it should not, and if you jump that way, you’ll never take Mrs. Astor with ya. My advice would be to stick with her. She’ll get you into the Academy in the end.
Mrs. Russell: I’m not much good with “in the end.” Besides, nothing stays the same forever, and I can’t always be at Mrs. Astor’s beck and call.
Mr. McAllister: Why not? I am.

Aurora: You do know I won’t go against Mrs. Astor.
Mrs. Russell: I know you think you won’t. But don’t worry, we shan’t fall out.

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The Gilded Age Quotes

I may be a bastard, Mr. Thorburn, but you are a fool -- and of the two, I think I know which I prefer.

Mr. George Russell

I know he feels what he thinks is love, but I disagree with his definition.

Peggy Scott

The Gilded Age

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