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Babe Paley

American editor and socialite
Also known as: Barbara Cushing, Barbara Paley
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  • William S. Paley
    William S. Paley
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    Paley and his second wife, Barbara (“Babe”) Paley (née Cushing), whom he married in 1947, became a center of New York society, giving lavish parties and holding important philanthropic positions. Babe Paley, a former fashion editor at Vogue magazine, was a noted trendsetter, and she frequently appeared on best-dressed lists.…

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    Paley and his second wife, Barbara (“Babe”) Paley (née Cushing), whom he married in 1947, became a center of New York society, giving lavish parties and holding important philanthropic positions. Babe Paley, a former fashion editor at Vogue magazine, was a noted trendsetter, and she frequently appeared on best-dressed lists.…

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