Barbara Walters was an American institution. As the first female national news anchor, she opened the door to endless possibilities for so many girls who wanted to work in TV, myself included. Her impact cannot be overstated. I’ll miss you, Barbara. Thank you for everything.
Barbara Walters passed away today. Obviously she was a groundbreaking journalist for many decades. But she’ll always be remembered in this fandom for one particular interview in 2012.
Is it just me or did Harry have a bigger interest in domesticity than one would think a sixteen would have. Like when asked about the “bachelor pad” he and Lou shared he said “it’s a loving home” or when he tweeted that the breakfast he made Lou was ready. It seems like he knew what he wanted early in life.
Hi Lovely!
I agree 100% that it seems like he was much more interested in domesticity than your average 16-18/19 year old boy would be!
One moment that sticks in my mind is the interview with Barbara Walters where she asks them if they are interested in having kids, and Louis and Harry both answer yes, and she says “even as young as you are?” And they both answer affirmatively again. It’s just a moment that will always stick in my mind as a moment of “oh, okay- these two are in a relationship.”
On November 6, 2023, Bonhams New York will auction off the engagement ring as part of the “Barbara Walters: American Icon” sale.
The 13.84-carat diamond engagement ring by Harry Winston, which Walters received from former husband Merv Adelson when he popped the question before their first wedding in 1981, will. Be included in the auction.
The design includes an emerald-cut center stone flanked by trilliant-cut diamond side stones, which weigh 1.46 carats. The auction house estimates that the rock will go for $600,000 to $900,000. Walters wore this iconic gemstone to many important events, such as an occurrence in 1985 to honor the American GI liberators of World War II at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles.
In addition to her 120-piece jewelry collection, Bonhams is also auctioning off many other items in her $8 million Upper East Side estate, including fine art and furniture. All proceeds will benefit charities that Walters supported. “Our home was always filled with interesting and beautiful reminders of her incredible, diverse life,” Walters’ daughter, Jacqueline Danforth, said. “I know she would find comfort that these pieces she cherished so much will be enjoyed and cared for.”