Didn’t most Americans enjoy watching Chelsea grow up?
Chelsea Clinton at twelve. Love the wavy hair and floral dress! Are those fuchsia flowers on it?
How she grew from cute, sweet, and curly to poised, glam, and educated. I know I did. I liked how low-keyed she was; how she became her own accomplished person despite the political/ parental spotlight. She seems like a class act.
The all grown up Chelsea Clinton, looking sleek & chic!
Over the years my favorite photo of Chelsea was the one of her walking with her parents—across the south lawn of the White House toward the helicopter. It was taken shortly after the gory details of the Monica Lewinsky affair had been broadcast. One can only imagine Hillary’s anger and Chelsea’s disappointment at What’s His Name. In the photo, Chelsea is walking between her parents, holding each of their hands. Like a bridge over troubled waters; with a determination as if saying, “I’m holding my little family together.” That photo of ‘solidarity under extreme duress’ got to me. (I’ve always wondered if Hill stayed with WHN because of Chelsea.)
When I heard Chelsea was marrying a former Goldman Sachs/current hedge fund guy, I thought, Gross. Out of all the eligible bachelors in the world America’s Chelsea had to pick a guy who worked at one of the most corrupt companies in America? And how about the fiancé’s dad—a convicted fraud felon/prison inmate? I cynically thought, Boy I hope Mr. Betrothed isn’t one of those apples that doesn’t fall from the tree.
But now I’ve changed my mind. Chelsea wouldn’t pull the shenanigans her papa did; maybe likewise for her hubby. So I’m going with the thought that Chelsea’s guy is the one man on Wall Street that understands even if a financial transaction isn’t illegal, it can still be unethical and despicable. And that would matter to him.
Besides, Chelsea is no dummy. I doubt she’d pick a bonehead to spend the rest of her life with. After all, she was wise enough to dump the old boyfriend who HAD THE NERVE to post a blog today—ON HER WEDDING DAY—about his undying love for her. Totally inappropriate to try to upstage a bride by drawing attention to yourself with your boo-hoo-hoo story of your past and long-winded sycophantic ramblings. And to post it on the internet? Why not send her an email or a card and wedding gift. I would LOVE to comment further on how tacky/self-centered/cringe-inducing ICKY this was. (How about the line about wanting to have a baby with Chelsea? He says this ON HER WEDDING DAY. Sooo creepy!) But it would give the Ex exactly what he wants—an ego stroke. Someone tell this blowhard that Chelsea’s wedding day is about HER, her beloved, and friends and family celebrating with them. NOT him and his pining and his poor poor pitiful me schtick. Stick a sock in it, pal. Get a therapist specializing in narcissistic disorders. And get ready for the parodies on YouTube.
Back to the what this day is about: To Chelsea and her Groom—Congrats!
The Clinton Family Wedding pix. Chelsea looks gorgeous! (Love the Vera Wang dress). The groom looks fine and dandy. Is that a fuchsia dress Hillary is wearing? I believe it is! (Way to go Oscar de la Renta.) What's His Name looks thinner—and oh so proud. Great photo by Barbara Kinney.
