The Gilded Age

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Gladys Russell is the daughter of Bertha and George Russell. The Russells are considered a "new money" family amongst the "old money" elite in the HBO series The Gilded Age.

Gladys hopes to break away from her mother and governess finds herself frequently outmatched by her mother, Bertha.

Actress Taissa Farmiga plays Gladys Russell in the HBO series The Gilded Age.

Gladys Russell Quotes

Oscar: I am happy to be henpecked as long as you are doing the pecking. We’d have fun, Gladys. I know we would. I want us to be happy, very happy, and I believe we could be. [he kisses her hand] Don’t answer now, but just know that I love and admire you more than I can say. More than I’ve ever felt for any other woman.
Gladys: But you don’t know me, not really.
Oscar: I know you to be intelligent, and fine, and independent when you’re allowed to be and witty. You have every quality that I admire, truly.
Gladys: Shouldn’t you be saying the same things to my father?
Oscar: I’ll write to him.

Permalink: I’ll write to him.

Added: October 29, 2023