Description: (Socialite best known as the mother of fashion designer and artist Gloria Vanderbilt)
Gloria Morgan Vanderbilt gained fame as a notable American socialite who played a key role in the Vanderbilt vs. Whitney custody trial, a widely publicized legal dispute in the 20th century. Her involvement in this high-profile case highlighted her strength and determination in challenging circumstances, establishing her as a powerful and influential figure in American society at the time.