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Lee Radziwill

American socialite
Also known as: Caroline Lee Bouvier
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Lee Radziwill in a sleeveless gown smiles while dancing with Truman Capote, who wears a tuxedo, at the Black and White Ball in an ornate ballroom.
Truman Capote and Lee Radziwill Truman Capote and Lee Radziwill at his Black and White Ball, 1966.

Lee Radziwill (born Caroline Lee Bouvier) was an American socialite, fashion icon, and the younger sister of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Often overshadowed by her famous sister, Radziwill developed her own distinct style and became a prominent figure in New York society.1

She pursued various careers, including interior decorating, acting, and writing, though none achieved significant success. Radziwill was married three times, notably to Prince Stanislas Radziwill, which made her a princess. She was also a close friend of author Truman Capote, though their relationship reportedly strained due to his excessive drinking. Despite this, she was one of the few individuals who defended him after the publication of his scandalous "La Côte Basque, 1965" excerpt.1

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  1. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: Top Questions
  2. The True Story Behind Feud: Capote vs. the Swans

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