The Grave of GIA - The World’s First Supermodel 4K

[@LochNessReagan]

In the modeling industry, Cindy Crawford was referred to as “Baby Gia” when she started out. Gia was beautiful, talented and incredibly damaged by her home life and the industry. The stars that shine the brightest burn out the fastest.

[@TheJpep2424]

Drug addicts die young. The wages of sin is death

[@adriennesaffer4541]

@vannessareagen Cindy Crawford had a strong resemblance to Gia Carenge but Gia was still more lofty in her beauty.

[@LochNessReagan]

@@TheJpep2424 not all of them. With the right support in place and the desire to get clean it can be done. I pulled myself up and out of addiction 12 years ago and haven’t looked back. But I had people in my corner, a treatment plan that worked and I put in the work. Not everyone is so lucky.

[@finnsmom8470]

@@adriennesaffer4541Definitely! Gia and I were the same age when she hit the modelling industry, “bigtime!” After she was hired, every clothes designer wanted Gia modelling their fashions. I recall seeing her constantly, on the majority of magazine covers, at any newsstand, anywhere! Prior to her entry into the modelling industry, practically all the models you saw, were blond haired, blue-eyed and pale skinned, like Cheryl Tiegs! When Gia came on the scene, she put brown haired, brown-eyed, olive skinned models on the map and with her unparalleled, natural beauty, she broke open the industry for models with her specific features, to follow, as she had established her look. Hence the success of Cindy Crawford, whom I do remember being referred to as “baby Gia”, although as you have established in your statement, Gia’s looks seemed much more exotic! As a brown haired, brown-eyed, young women of the same age, at that time, I was thrilled to see Gia begin to dominate the magazine covers, as her looks, were very refreshingly unique in the business! With the huge sums of money that designers were willing to pay, to have Gia in their clothing, she almost instantly became, the most in demand and highest paid model in the industry, hence her being donned, a “super model;” which was a new moniker, which had NEVER been associated with anyone, prior! It is sad and heartbreaking what she went through……continuing to seek out a mother’s love, for the rest of her life, after her own mother abandoned her husband and children, after she was caught being unfaithful to her husband. From what I have read and the documentaries that were made about Gia, quite a long time after her passing, it seemed that she was very emotionally needy and tended to cling to those whom showed her a modicum of interest, or care…..although she did seem to have a strong mind of her own and did what she wanted: ie, not letting Diana Ross keep her jeans, that they borrowed from her for a photo shoot, because they had that later-popular, ragged look to them, which Diana fell in love with. Knowing what a diva Diana Ross turned into after she left the Supremes, to go solo, I think it is just downright hilarious, that Gia told everyone, “NO”, when Diana wanted to keep Gia’s jeans! LOL. One got the feeling, that at that time in her career, Diana’s requests, were never met with the answer, “NO”, often, or ever! LOL Since there was little known about how to treat AIDS, when Gia caught it, people were terrified about catching it, especially after seeing, the truly horrifying effects it had on the body of those whom had it and not knowing how it was transmitted. As this new disease progressed, unfettered, as there were not yet any drugs developed to treat it and little motivation on the part of Big Pharma to research and develop, because the number of people whom had it in the USA, was still rather low. So, Gia suffered greatly and mostly alone, as the disease ravaged, her once beautiful body of perfection! I am happy that people finally took an interest in her very short, industry-changing life. This occurred much too long after her passing, but thankfully, a greater number of people know about what happened to her and why she suddenly disappeared, after HBO made the movie, “Gia”, with Angelina Jolie…..truly a heart-wrenching story of the wasted life, of a highly in-demand young woman, who spent her life, searching to be loved with sincerity! Just so very sad……..

[@TheSegadroid]

It’s a scientific fact that most humans do not reach full maturity until 25. She was basically a child that needed to be protected from the demons that ultimately killed her. Very tragic. 😢

[@martymartin2894]

Yes some people have no sympathy for people with addictions which is definitely a mental illness.

[@timothychung4811]

Yes, her parents not the industry.

[@reginaarnone4845]

@martymartin2894 addiction is a disease and 95% of addicts have CPTSD which is caused by multiple early childhood trauma at the hands of a caretaker. For me. It was my narcissistic mother.

[@timothychung4811]

@@reginaarnone4845 Addiction is not a disease, but it is heavily aided when one is internally lost.

[@martymartin2894]

@@reginaarnone4845 I have an addiction to alcohol but I don't drink anymore, but I didn't have any abuse I had a very loving upbringing, but alcoholism can be traced back in both sides of my family to prior generations, so I do think that is somewhat hereditary the gene that causes alcoholism and depression.

[@buddymills8112]

I watched the movie when it came out. Great film. I became aware of Gia after that. My mom died of AIDS from drug abuse. That's another reason I was interested in her story. Thanks for such a great tribute to her.

[@ghostwriter1415]

Me2. When it came out on HBO in 98, the commercial-soundtrack was the song, Heart Of Glass, by the band, Blondie. OxyContin was brand new, and we would listen to Blondie, and smoke the pills on tin foil. Good times.

[@dakota7532]

so sorry for your loss.

[@ThePrincessziah1]

Im sorry about your mom. I've lost some friends to AIDS.

[@twinkletoes.9968]

Condolences on your loss.

[@Jarhead1313]

I'm a straight guy who has never shot up drugs but has slept with several women without protection. I've been battling an unknown illness for a while now. I've been tested for HIV four different times in the past 2 years and keep getting HIV negative test results. Also, my labs always come back fine as well. It's gotten to where I kinda wish I did test positive so I'd at least know what's going on with me, but all I keep hearing is it's "Long Covid" or everything is fine. I don't know what to do anymore.

[@shaynaa3359]

This is excellent. I absolutely adore Gia. I am a native Philadelphian. My mother went to Lincoln HS with her. She said she was lovely. Thank you immensely. Beautifully tragic

[@haterlover1029]

Thank you for acknowledging her. Most people don’t know who she is or what she did in her lifetime 🙏

[@TheSlider420]

Big Facts

[@saraheart2804]

​@Marty's 4x4 , it's a good movie.

[@dontworrybehappy8080]

@@saraheart2804 What's the movie called, GIA?

[@bettyboop5177]

And a transgender 🙊 Fact

[@phillipstroll7385]

@@bettyboop5177 she was a lesbian not a trans

[@mariashazam81]

I find Gia Carangi fascinating yet tragic. She came into modeling when it was just blonde and blue-eyed models back in the 70's. She and Janice Dickinson changed all of that. I still own the Self-Destruction of Gia DVD documentary. I also read Thing of Beauty and of course watched Gia starring Angelina Jolie.

[@twobrokeguyz1214]

I didn't know Gia was so young! No wonder she wanted someone with her! How scary that must have been to have been out on your own and so famous, so young... that's a lot of responsibility. She probably did need someone. RIP GIA! 💓

[@lizdevich7192]

I remember the movie. She was drop dead gorgeous! Wilhelmina Cooper really helped her get her career out into the open! Vogue, Cosmopolitan, and other fashion magazines!

[@miriamcornejo4448]

@@lizdevich7192 But not even that matter to her drugs where more her priority .

[@silviaalatzia3413]

She was a junkie... Trash.. Nothing else

[@kelsian_smith03]

@@lizdevich7192 when Wilhelmina died that’s when Gia just went fully on Heroine she was lost after March 1980 and never recovered. Also she went even further into her addiction when her favourite photographer Chris Von Wangenheim died in March 1981 just a year after Wilhelmina died

[@twobrokeguyz1214]

@@miriamcornejo4448 Yeah, that’s what addiction does! The drugs probably helped her to “Not give a fuck” or stay strong in a cutthroat world.

[@girolamo5637]

Gia Marie Carangi! That Book "Thing of Beauty" about her was so good! Glad you two covered this!

[@rockchick5442]

Yes I have read the book by Stephen Fried 💔

[@teedee3356]

Great book! It covers a lot of details that the movie doesn’t (although I enjoyed the movie as well).

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

IDK about a book, but I know now and would love to read it. A Jolie fkd that role in the THROAT playing her😩 #OMG

[@ajzepp8976]

It's always so surreal to stand beside a grave. Especially with someone famous, the idea that you're literally standing six feet away from that person is a lot to take in.

[@francescacastiglione7094]

I agree. I came across Nicole Brown Simpson’s grave in the same cemetery where my mom is laid to rest. Very surreal to see it, let alone all other graves.

[@ajzepp8976]

@@francescacastiglione7094 oh wow, that must definitely be surreal!

[@Mynameisdelia]

Felt that way when I visited Marylyn Monroe’s

[@gina_st.george]

I've been fascinated with Gia since childhood, and went to her grave myself. At the time, her father still owned his sub shop, but I chickened out and didn't go.

[@kellie5476]

I've had a bit of an obsession with Gia since learning about her a couple of years ago. I love that she was so much more than just a pretty face. I desperately wish she was still with us.

[@VeronicaReveles408]

What was her childhood like? 😔

[@Trancymind]

If you want to know about an inspiring supermodel for women to this day, look no further to 'Christy Turlington'. Her mother is her best friend and she graduated at the Ivy league school of Columbia University with honors. You tuber 'Karine Alourde' has the best info bio of her. You will be surprised how much more interesting her life and family are. Professionalism at the best of her job while being humble at the same time.

[@dawnprudenti1965]

Me also!! I'm only 5 years younger then Gia. An fell into the same addiction but Luckily never got AIDS. I also wasn't a super. Model. But I would have r loved to have known her. An wish anything she was still around today.

[@Gigi1111Layna]

@@Trancymind And having a 2 year affair with Bono.

[@Trancymind]

@@Gigi1111Layna From which years? If you can't give me a source than it is a 100% lie. I know both of them have been close friends for more than 25 years to this day.

[@sisterhoney61]

Gia was a year older than me, so I definitely remember her. She was everywhere then. I would look through the fashion magazines, looking for photos of her. She was so beautiful.

[@leesashriber5097]

She was so beautiful. She had the world at her finger tips and sadly it ended up killing her. The movie was so good and sad. ❤️🙏🕊️

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

A very powerful movie.

[@Notbothered1]

Lets not act as if she was innocent. She was a drug addict noone forced her to do drugs..

[@leesashriber5097]

@@Notbothered1 , I believe I stated that in a tactful way. Happy Monday 😊

[@tajmulhall]

What killed Gia was mental illness and not knowing how to handle her unique brain and her brilliant looks, many of us in that era turn to drugs, rather than make it work for us

[@katinabotten]

I never heard of her

[@Snowythegoodestboy]

I'm a 37 year old woman living as far as can be on the other side of the world in Bangladesh and I watch your videos religiously. Even I know Gia. Watched the movie starring Jolie. Watched documentaries on her tragic and short life. I think its a generational thing. Younger Americans don't know a lot about their own country/pop culture these days. Anyways, thanks for taking me to places I would never be able to visit on in this lifetime. You are doing incredible work. Love from Dhaka 💝

[@sea4849]

I was in college from 1981 - 1985. Gia was unique and a free spirit. I'm so glad you gave a glimpse of her life to those too young to have known her while she was at the top of her game. Right about the time of my graduation, the horrors of AIDS began to be known. So many good, talented, and young people were tragically lost to this disease. The years following were quite sobering.

[@heatherkastenmeier7530]

Oh wow, this was a good one. Not many of the younger generation have ever heard of the beautiful Gia. I remember seeing her photos on many fashion mags growing up. I thought she was the most beautiful woman. Only when I saw the movie years later, did I know about her demons and destruction. Absolutely tragic to say the least. Thank you for remembering her...

[@tinawidmann8973]

Crazy... Gia grew up 18 minutes from where I live now. I used to live about 5 minutes from her childhood home from 2000-2008. My brother went to Lincoln High School. I never knew she was from Philadelphia. I think I saw the movie ages ago, but I'll have to re-watch it. Thanks for another great video!

[@Is-io7ip]

You are lucky 😮

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

I don't usualy feel sad looking at a grave, but Gia's grave really made me sad. I was a teenager when she was in Vogue and I remember thinking how amazing she was. Not just her looks, but she had this energy and personality that leapt off the page. I think I feel sad because the vibes at that time came flowing back to me. I can't describe it, but it was both free and fun and also dark times. There's something lonely about Gia's death.

[@karenbrown4524]

Ah, you remember the dark cold fearful era of the 80s AIDS virus epidemic. I'm feeling really creepy as well! I was 23 in 1986 and was always worried. In those days we thought we could catch from toilet seats and drinking glasses at the bar. We didn't know. The 1980's was a time of excess, but I was not that person.

[@themysteriousdomainmoviepalace]

@@karenbrown4524 And we all had to get aids tests even when we wouldn't have been anywhere near it

[@isiskittyify]

Yes indeed I know who Gia Carangi is. She was on the cover of Cosmopolitan and Vogue magazines, her supermodel qualities started way before the supermodel boom really began. In fact, she could arguably be called the first Were there other great models before Gia, absolutely. They are legends. Giants. But Gia was special. She had “it” in spades. Then the supermodels that came after her were fantastic in their own right. But Gia really holds a soft spot in my heart. May she rest in eternal peace.🙏❤️💫

[@joelampo1]

Crazy how Angelina plays Gia and had a similar spiral, but made it through. Its really a shame such a young woman lost control of her life

[@adriennesaffer4541]

Gia was so beautiful, she made Angelina Jolie look plain.

[@kelsian_smith03]

I think beauty is a double edged sword as it can give you benefits but it can damage you

[@vix3nbl1tzen23]

It's really a shame such young women had no one emotionally or mentally stable to support them.

[@skyangelthefan]

When my ex was looking for names for our daughter he saw the name Gia and it made me think of her. She was sooo naturally beautiful and ended up with such tragedy. Thank You for visiting her grave site. May Gia be soaring in heaven as a Beautiful Angel.

[@klbbeeswillow]

I think of the movie and after watching angelina jolie do amazing in the role of Gia, I had to research her. She is more relatable than I'd ever imagine and she defines free and wild spirited . I had a best friend when I was a teen that reminded me of her . I always was a mother to her more than her friend and I wanted to protect her because she always was vulnerable and gullible . We drifted apart just for a short time and sadly she fell in deep with hard drugs and was in an abusive relationship. She died at age 20, just a kid and I still mourn her . She was like a beautiful bird that refused to be in any cage and she was so fearless. Those wildfire souls are rare to know and even with the few years I had my friendship with Tiffany , she really broke me out of my shell and I wouldn't be who I am today

[@TopSecretInformations]

Damn your comment made me tear up. For Tiffany, 💐

[@juanitamorgan5475]

I also saw the movie I think she had HIV

[@JR-ez3zd]

It is so heartbreaking to know that someone you want to help chooses the wrong path! My condolences! 😥

[@geraldinelafayette1838]

What a beautiful heartfelt comment to a beautiful, unforgettable, creature that left a very deep mark on your life. I have known a few force of natures myself that have left this world much too soon! Some flames just burn out bc they are so bright! And it’s so deeply sad. ❤

[@Is-io7ip]

You yourself look like a wild girl in the photo

[@SharonGoewert]

As a fan of Gia and David Bowie I really enjoyed this video Thank you so much for visting her grave and her childhood home and high school.

[@JustGrammy1234]

The reasons I love your videos are because of the sensitivity and respect in which you tell the story. Well done.

[@lifeofamomadventures771]

I didn't remember Gia until one of my sisters talked about seeing the movie a few years ago. It's such a hard life,being in the fashion industry. Celebrities fall prey to the drug pushers. You, as always, did a wonderful job with telling her story.

[@wilmarodriguez2139]

I remember Gia’s ascension to fame all too well I had just started buying Vogue and Cosmopolitan magazines and found her absolutely stunning everybody wanted to look like Gia but her reality was so sad even fame was not enough to fill her voids 😢a tale to learn from for today’s young women Not everything that shines is Gold

[@trevorjennings721]

Hello Wilma, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@Jsissom74]

Thank you for this!! I was obsessed with her after I heard her story in the 80’s. First famous woman to die of AIDS.

[@leilawade2279]

I never knew she was the first to die of the virus😢

[@trixiedelight9874]

I remember this almost like yesterday. She was popular at a time when Stefanie Seymour was also popular. I think very few ppl almost remember Gia. I'm glad this is someone I remember in modeling. RIP forever, Gia. ❤

[@kamisme1]

This was very well done and respectful. Thank you for showcasing her close relationship with her mother. There's been some speculation on thier relationship by others and it was great to learn that they attended Bowie concerts together despite her mother having no idea of him. Gia is also in the Blondie music video Atomic, where she can be seen briefly dancing within the crowd. Her story is heartbreakingly sad and her life too short.

[@Crossfirepyro2]

Such a beautiful woman cut down in her prime what a great tribute and keeping her spirit and story alive🔥🔥

[@amandacogger3075]

I have only ever seen the film and found it so sad. This is one thing that makes me thankfull for the simple things like having a roof over my head and a bed to sleep in. You both have done an amzing job with this video and i admire the hard work as well as the respect shown for Gia in this video. Rest well Gia.

[@paulacullin8900]

I'm from Philadelphia and I loved that movie. So sad. I am a recovering addict from opiates. I have been on a methadone clinic for six and a half years. I wish Gia could've saved her life like I saved mine. I am 52 years young.

[@enlighten274]

@paulacullin well done on your recovery .i can only imagine how hard the journey must have been for you.I wish you all the best x

[@mesapsych]

Gia and I went to the same HS. She graduated as I was starting. We lived very close to one another also. Coincidentally, I became a fashion magazine photographer and my career lasted 40 years. We moved in the exact same circles but I never worked with her. Drugs were a serious issue back then and I would have to shoot models from Elite and Ford that couldn't even stand. It was horrible. I would get so angry at the modeling agencies for not properly looking after their talent. Eventually, that became the style of "heroin chic." I made it out of that career alive and she didn't. I think about that. Another grave close by is that of Nancy Spungen. It is believed Sid Vicious' ashes were sprinkled on it.

[@ladybecca1540]

So nice of you to go there. I grew up where She was in South Philly. She also died when I was young but the movie is close to my heart because of Philly and who She was. Thank you so much. ❤

[@jenniferwallace1283]

Hi guys! Thank you so much for doing this piece. I didn't know who Gia was until the movie either. And although she was 19 years older than myself, I was obsessed with models during the 90s. And then became obsessed with Angelina for this specific role. I had pictures of Christy Turlington all over my walls. And my bedroom was in the Attic of my home in high school, and picture if you will and a frame room, covered in the most beautiful pictures of models throughout time. I loved beautiful photos... and art. Hearing Gia's story hurt my heart so badly at that age, because I was terrified of AIDS. And to hear she died of it at 26, really stuck with me. She was the first woman to have left a notch in my soul... years later, I became an addict of opiods. (Pills) Thank goodness I never ever tried Heroin... or I would be gone myself. Also... years later, in 98' I met Diana Ross at an airport I worked at in Phoenix. So watching this, brings Gia's spirit back to me. I love her. I always will. ♥️ Thank you again for bringing her story back to life... I'm sure she's with us, smiling! 😊

[@wendymouli9197]

26 is so young.... such a very sad story....RIP Gia.....you deserved better

[@KathysIndieZoNe]

I grew up in Philly during the 70s and early 80s. The media & people in the city talked about 2 girls from Philly "making it" at about the same time: Lisa Peluso who starred as Travolta's sister in Saturday Night Fever & on a popular soap Search for Tomorrow and Gia Carangi. Gia's meteoric rise to fame was spectacular, but her life story is such a tragedy. Thank you for sharing Gia's life story.

[@VinnieVega]

So after watching this video I went and watched Gia, I had never heard of her. All I can say is wow! What a story, what a beautiful soul, and beautiful woman!

[@baylorsailor]

Beautiful, but thoroughly broken woman.

[@Is-io7ip]

I don't think she was a grown woman, rather she was a teenage girl until the very end.

[@sarahmckinneyrobinson]

I was the first one (at least on MySpace, and there weren’t many at all, if any, on the web) to create a group called “Remembering Gia Carangi” back in 2003. I’ve had the great pleasure of speaking with Rob Fay (an awesome, genuine guy, might I add!) several or more times. Stephen Fried, the author of Thing of Beauty, emailed me a few times. Thank you very much for this video! :) Rest peacefully, Gia. Love on Ya! 🌼🌹💛🤘🏻🕊️

[@kellyhiggins4234]

There's a Twitter with 11,500 followers for Gia . Also Stephen Fried book is a great read funny I recommended it to Baby ghoul. I also told them about the total nude she took with her then lover and make up artist Sandy Linter and it was the photo of all photos that catapulted her career. It could go into a time capsule being back then women didn't trim there original era did the photo you can see G is bushel that stops time right in its tracks. Chris Von WanGenheim took the black in white photos they are beautifully done certainly not tasteless. Gia loved her nudes. Sad story I was shock to find out her skin was falling off her bones when the car that was getting her ready for burial, her skin on her back slip completely off. Then to find out her networth was just ten grand sad. I can't believe she's alone in that grave with no special headstone . I'm glad they did this video many don't know of Gia. My Space that's another story . Lol hahaha- time flies . Take care .❤

[@Is-io7ip]

Thank you very much

[@johancoopman9216]

Thank you for keeping Gia's story alive. To hell with all her so-called friends who only used her to get rich on her name and who dropped her like a stone when she needed real help. They didn't even have a special gravestone for her. This is proof of how those so-called VIPs exist. Empty in their heads and only hungry for money by using someone else.

[@xyanaknowels2550]

I remember a woman telling her there’s always somebody behind you waiting for your turn. This is when Gia was telling her she wanted to take a break and the woman told her no she needed to keep going.

[@JoeMotionVideos82]

I remember a classmate covering her death in current events when I was in the 6th grade. She graced the cover of many magazines at the time. Thanks for covering this. She deserves to be remembered. She blazed the trail for many young women to get into modeling.

[@juanitamorgan5475]

I don't think there were any medicines for HIV that she could have taken back then in that time like she could now if she were alive I'm sure she would be living a happy healthy life there are countless people in the world with HIV

[@xxsusie1xx]

@@juanitamorgan5475 hiv is not the same as aids. There’s no treatment for aids. If not treated in time hiv turns to aids. But it’s rare to die of it now due to antiviral meds. It’s stops aids from developing. I really think people should study it as it does confuse people.

[@annabelli67]

Thank you for covering her life. I watched the movie about her life so many years ago- then I read a book about her. I found her on Find a Grave and put a flower on her digital grave on her birthday each year.❤

[@florl.delgado4093]

I remember buying the movie just because I was a fan of Angelina. I loved the movie. Everytime I watch it I cry and cry and cry. It's so very touching and sad for me. I felt for her like family. Thank you for this. I enjoyed it very much! YOU GUYS ROCK 🤘

[@trevorjennings721]

Hello Flor, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@leandrafumagalli6560]

Hi there! I'm Brazilian and I saw Angelina's movie playing Gia. Then I had to search for more info about this stunning and brave top model. Her story amazes me. Even though she had a terrible issue with drugs, she always showed herself the way she was and that was for me her greatest quality. She did not like to follow rules of the model business, she'd break them all instead. Gia was fabulous and no one can take that from her. I hate drugs because of what they did to her. She will forever shine in a better world beyond us. Loved the video btw! Kind regards from Brazil!

[@smashingbrandon]

Such a beautiful tribute!! I remember seeing the movie years ago as a child and just thinking she was just soo beautiful!!!

[@vantimbusiswa8765]

This was my most anticipated video. Thank you so much for acknowledging Gia Carangi. And you guys did it so beautifully. Keep up the phenominal work!

[@appalachianwoman561]

Thank you guys for the video, I first learned of Gia in the early 2000s due to a book and then I watched the Angelina Jolie movie which was just amazing. Gia was certainly the first Supermodel, she was beautiful long before they had photoshop, she just naturally had it! Cindy Crawford was called Baby Gia when she came out. If Gia had lived I have no doubt she would have finally gotten herself together and kept modeling and probably have even been modeling today in her 60s. Thank you for the respectful video on Gia and for showing her resting place. Be careful on your trip guys and I hope it's starting to warm up for you guys like it has been the past few days down in southwestern Virginia.

[@maryannwheeler5403]

When I was a teenager in the 80s I knew about gia. But I never saw the movie. I need to see that. She was such a beautiful girl and it was so sad when she passed at such a young age. Thank you for doing this video and sharing it with all of us so we can get to know gia a little more

[@rocker76m88]

I was studying Fashion in college in the 80s and she was my favorite model. It was so sad watching her self destruct. RIP beautiful lady

[@porshawalker5298]

I Remember Seeing Her Photos When I WAS Young 👍🏽😀

[@staceyshaffer180]

I was in my 20’s when her cover on Cosmopolitan in that yellow swimsuit stopped me in my tracks on the magazine rack. Absolutely gorgeous! She was my icon model back in the day. I’m 62 now.

[@LeeLee-fr4um]

So glad you did one on Gia. I first heard of her in the early 90's. I saw a book of the photographer Francesco Scavullo. He used to do the Cosmopolitan magazine covers back in the 70's and 80's. He had pictures of Gia in there. She was so beautiful, but what was cool about her was she had an edge that models at the time didn't have. Angelina did an amazing job on the movie of her.

[@ognyc71]

I remembered in the movie during the Cosmo photo shoot the photographer hid her arms where the track marks showed

[@samanthab1923]

That’s what I remember from Cosmo. Read the book first. Scavullo was very good to her.

[@gavinjohnson8951]

I read a biography about her many years ago and watched the movie on the back of that. Really sad story but a really interesting life. Good choice for a video and good that you're helping keep her story alive.

[@nicholasschliesman9011]

It's hard to put words to her life. There are so many, from beautiful to tragic. Thank you so much for telling her story. You did an amazing job. As always Happy Halloween.

[@Riseabove22]

Your videos are so good. Your voice is crystal clear. You are one of the best.

[@T-rex-o2s]

I love the classy way you do your videos. This one about Gia was excellent. Thank you. 💜

[@tajmulhall]

I’m 65 years old and I watched her become famous and her incredibly heartbreaking spiral down to death. In that era we had no help for mental illness either and you sure as hell didn’t talk about

[@lanag9318]

Gia.She was so beautiful , a gufted and talented model , humble and sweet. It broke my heart when she died , and her memories will live on in my heart forever .Thank you for thus beautiful tribute to her.May she Rest In Peace.🌹💖💖🎉

[@gwenpigeon7016]

I just watched it. I didn't know anything about her or even who she was. I'm glad you did this video about her. To bring to light her life and who she was. I'm so sorry to learn too that she came to a end. So young. 😪🙏

[@libertyeven4u459]

Such a sad story. I remember her. We were the same age. Saw the movie and read the book several times. I to struggled with addiction. Made the rounds of rehabs and psych wards . She was one of us who didn't make it RIP sweet girl😓

[@sharonsiegrist7183]

Great video guys! I loved the movie about this girl her life was sad especially in the end. Out of a sea of blondes came Gia the dark eyes, dark haired beauty. I love Bowie too. Thanks.

[@natashafaulkner666]

Thank you so much for doing this and given tribute to Gia. I am quite a bit old enough to remember her being on that cover of Vogue and send the way that she dressed and me being from a small town her wearing the ripped jeans a leather jacket I understood. That's why I got kicked out of school a lot because I was a country girl but I was really deeply a city girl. Another good one guys thank you so much for remembering her a lot of people have forgot about her I know I didn't you guys be safe love light in peace my friends❤✌️

[@nicolemarie011]

I clicked on this fast. Lol I know exactly who Gia is. I first came across her after seeing the Angelina Jolie movie when I was in my early 20s, about 20+ years ago. She affected me in some way emotionally. I'm not sure how to describe it. I went out and bought her biography and read it in a day. I found her life so tragic, yet she intrigued me. Thank you for covering her.

[@CodyHinkle92]

I stumbled upon your videos on here and been going through them. I love history about our USA and I love how respectful you and Jessica are on the properties and respecting the residents. Not too many people are respectful anymore. I can't wait to see THE FOREST HILLS!!!! HOPE TO GET IT ON DVD IF IT RELEASES ON DVD!!

[@meganryan6887]

Such a sad story. I had never heard of Gia until this video. She was such a beautiful woman. I was wondering why you played the David Bowie tune throughout the video, but now I understand. RIP Gia💔🙏

[@garycody1929]

Did you not watch the complete video ??

[@meganryan6887]

@@garycody1929 excuse me??

[@garycody1929]

@@meganryan6887 Your excused. Well it is so obvious if you had watched the complete video. :)

[@meganryan6887]

@@garycody1929 SMH

[@rileycoyote8275]

The movie was nonsensical BS. Angelina Jolie doesn't even look like her. The best way to find out about her is the book a thing of beauty by Stephen Fried. Anyway, to answer the question, David Bowie's played throughout because Gia was a huge fan.

[@selinakyle2368]

The best looking supermodel. None of the ones today holds a candle to her and her looks.

[@RobbieSuede13]

What a wonderful video, I saw the movie back when I was in high school back in the 90s and since then her name has always been in m life, She had a punk rock attitude with beauty and its so awesome to know she was the first supermodel that worked with luxury brands like Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, I always told myself if I had a daughter I would name her Gia, Awesome video. 🥀

[@talesfromanoldmanpatoneal6372]

As a fifteen-year-old boy I'm sure I fell in love with her more than once. Just a sad troubling story. As always Michael and baby ghoul you guys did a great job. Thanks for taking us on the adventure.

[@gretamoffat8666]

This is one of the saddest story and I too have been obsessed with it for a while because it I feels like there so little out there about this lovely girl who died in such a horrific way.x

[@Tomboyy9818]

Her story is very tragic. I’ve seen the biopic of her with Angelina Jolie, it was pretty good. Rest In Peace GIA🕊️ Rest In Peace Bowie🕊️ wonderful video as always Michael and Jessica. Happy Halloween 🎃

[@harrietcook07]

Got a film to watch tonight ! Sad story 😢 thanks for another great video 🎃

[@noahalliston3838]

I always greatly appreciate your deep dives into famous and tragic celebrities. I was born in 1985 so I had very little idea who the true Gia was in real life. It's a terribly sad story of a beautiful life taken far too soon.

[@CanadianKaosGirl]

Thank you for doing this story .... its really hard to find even a full documentary on her. Ive read a book or two on her on her but would rather watch a documentary . Thank you again 😊

[@ccmcgee9062]

Another excellent video. Such a shame what happened to her. I must have seen that movie over 25 times. Such a legend before her time.

[@cindyrussell1581]

So sad, so young she was beautiful, never heard of her so thanks guys for doing this story. Stay warm!🇨🇦

[@Shakespearelover1717]

I’m old enough to remember her layouts in magazines. She was an extraordinary model and it shook everyone up in her generation when she died so young. Many of us looked up to her and wanted to BE her. She was SO beautiful!!!😢

[@angela_67]

I was 19 when she died..I remember her slightly..her story is so sad ..she was certainly a beauty

[@theoneandonlypussinboots1180]

I haven't seen a lot of people do videos on Gia. Good video! Gia was a complicated, confused yet beautiful soul. ❤ RIP

[@tanyalin3052]

Thanks for being so respectful of Gia. She really set a standard for beauty, creativity and style while remaining true to herself- she was real. GREAT EPISODE!

[@tod3msn]

The movie was very sympathetic to Gia and very positive about her role in modeling. I remember the movie saying how amazing Gia was as a model and how she threw her career away. It also seemed to argue that Gia was emotionally troubled and took to drugs to adapt veto a crazy personal life at home with a mother who she loved but had a lot of conflicts. If my memory is right, the movie suggested that Gia had some feelings toward women as love partners and may have preferred both sexes for romance. Angelina Jolie was terrific as Gia and gave a true to life performance and conveyed that Gia's emotional problems were so unresolved that it lead to drugs and an unstable life. The movie made clear Gia's role in modeling and her stature as a modeling superstar.

[@ciarrajohnson3849]

Yes, her drug use was brought on by HIV/AIDS. Cancer killed her, though. Jolie fkd that role in the ASS♥️♥️

[@kellyshamrock5011]

Thank you so much for this video. I first found out about Gia back in the mid nineties in a magazine article. She was just so very beautiful and fascinating to me. Cindy Crawford was called baby Gia, back when she first started modeling.

[@SCREECHJELLY]

I’ve been subbed to your channel for quite awhile, so happy to see it growing!! You guys deserve it!

[@ColonizersBlow]

I read the book when I was a young teen. Was really taken away with her beauty & persona, but also really fascinated with the descriptions of New York at that time, the modeling world, the drugs, Studio 54, David Bowie…her world. Despite the chaos her life turned into, I found her story really inspiring & exciting. RIP Gia

[@jasunhuerta5587]

Wow great coverage, GriMMs!... Such a sad story, and she was about my age---- it's always sad to see another Gen Xer, like myself move on out of here, but she did it at a such a young age.... very sad. I saw the movie "GIA" , and I believe, if I'm not mistaken, Angelina Jolie ground breaking film that started her career?... Thanks, GriMMs, for taking us there again to that heart felt place.... :^)"""""""""

[@marknkristina1020]

Gia's story has always intrigued fascinated and saddened me. Thank you for making this video and for giving Gia the stage which she so much deserves,❤❤

[@GamerMom1985]

I seen the movie many years ago. I watched a lot of documentaries about her. She was definitely one of a kind. Sad how it all came crashing down for her. 😔

[@sophiemuradov5042]

Where can u watch these documentaries about her?

[@nancyzorbaugh510]

I remember hearing about Gia.She was so beautiful.I saw the movie Gia.Such a beautiful model .Gone Way too Soon.

[@trevorjennings721]

Hello Nancy, how are you doing today, hope you’re fine and safe from the COVID-19 virus??

[@teresaj.4103]

She was so pretty. I remember her as a child looking at her pics in VOUGE magazine. I distinctly remember quite a few of her covers. She died so young....may she rest in peace.

[@jobes4525]

You are both brilliant presenters. Captivating, well researched, knowledgeable. Your enthusiasm shines through. 🖤🖤🖤

[@baylorsailor]

The movie Gia came on late at night in 2001. I was a senior in high school at the time and decided to watch it by myself. It kind of messed me up for a while. I would think about that movie and the events all the time years after. Especially since overtime I had my own experiences with drug users and my own use. Luckily I grew out of it before it killed me, but many of my friends did not have the same luck. 😞

[@spookysam3622]

Just recently watched this movie again so great timing honouring her memory. Although heartbreaking we can't forget these stories because people have such an unhealthy obsession with fame and it can easily go awry. Ty Grimm life 🖤

[@Oceans11.11]

It’s so amazing & wonderful to have watched your channel grow Michael! Congrats to you & Jessica! ♥️♥️ Well deserved! 👍

[@whenson6549]

I've never heard of her but such a tragic story. Thanks for the Grimm Life education!!

[@louisekennedy1137]

I want to thank you both for doing gia you guys are amazing I had a gia channel on KZbin call gialouise 1980 but unfortunately was taken down but I love this because your keeping her memory alive getting her out there her story still needs to be told . As his would say to you guys love on ya ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

Thank you for uploading this.

[@shirleyblaisdell9445]

Sad story about Gia. Thank you for another good video. I’m so hooked, can’t wait for another one! 🙌🏼 You guys are awesome! 👍🏼

[@swan1098]

Thank You Michael and Jessica. I missed you guys. Hope all is well. Another Grim Episode🖤.

[@wandi3112]

Wow! I have never heard of GIA or her story before. Very interesting, detailed and intriguing story of this young woman's life. Thanx, GrimmLife, for covering her short life for us. Stay safe and warm. Peace and Happy Halloween!

[@Kitkat883]

This story is so sad! She was absolutely beautiful... And my niece was named after her... Gia love ❤️ Thanks for the video...

[@Dobviews]

The industry chewed Gia up and spit her out. She battled addiction for many years and ending up dying when she was trying to clean up her life. AIDS took so many wonderful people. I wish someone would do a movie of Wayland Flowers with his puppet Madame. He was another amazing talent who was taken too soon.

[@annebutler2648]

dran,now im going to have to look them up.

[@Dobviews]

@@annebutler2648 My apologies, I got the name wrong putting two people into one... adhd issues. 👀 up Wayland Flowers.

[@annebutler2648]

@@Dobviews thats ok,have haave great day.

[@renee1961]

Hello, and Thank You! You're in Philly, and I'm outside of Philly!