Edie Sedgewick: fragile, tragic Warhol film star

Edie Sedgewick
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Edith Minturn "Edie" Sedgwick (April 20, 1943 – November 16, 1971) was an American actress, socialite, model and heiress. She is best known for being one of Andy Warhol's superstars, says Wikipedia.

Sedgwick became known as "The Girl of the Year" in 1965 after starring in several of Warhol's short films, in the 1960s.

Although Warhol's films were not commercially successful and rarely seen outside The Factory, as Sedgwick's popularity grew, mainstream media outlets began reporting on her appearances in Warhol's underground films and her unusual fashion sense, which consisted of black leotards, mini dresses, and large chandelier earrings. Sedgwick also cut her hair short and colored her naturally brown hair with silver spray, creating a similar look to the wigs Warhol wore. Warhol and Sedgewick were photographed together at various social outings.

Throughout 1965, Sedgwick and Warhol continued making films together, namely, Outer and Inner Space, Prison, Lupe and Chelsea Girls. However, by late 1965, Sedgwick and Warhol's relationship had deteriorated and Sedgwick requested that Warhol no longer show any of her films. She asked that the footage she filmed for Chelsea Girls be removed.

* Bob Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" and "Leopard-Skin Pill-Box Hat" from his 1966 album Blonde on Blonde are purportedly about Sedgwick.[25] His 1965 #2 single "Like a Rolling Stone" was also reportedly inspired by her.[26]
* The Velvet Underground song "Femme Fatale" from the 1967 album The Velvet Underground & Nico is an ode to Edie.