Christine Baranski talks about her late husband's family connection to her new series The Gilded Age

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She stars as Agnes van Rhijn on the historical drama The Gilded Age.And Christine Baranski spoke out about her role on the HBO series, set in the Gilded Age of America for a cover story for Town & Country magazine.The actress, 69, also revealed her late husband Matthew Cowles' connection to the Drexel family, which were part of that era in American history - and featured in the show.

She stars as Agnes van Rhijn on the historical drama The Gilded Age. And Christine Baranski spoke out about her role on the HBO series, set in the Gilded Age of America for a cover story for Town & Country magazineChristine wowed for the glamourous cover, sporting a sequin blazer with matching bottoms and red lipstick.In the HBO series The Gilded Age, Christine plays Agnes, an aristocrat in New York who lives with her sister Ada, played by Cynthia Nixon.

Christine's late husband, Matthew Cowles' great-grandfather was Joseph Drexel, who founded Drexel Banking's New York Branch with JP Morgan.The Drexel family are actually featured in an episode of her show since they played a part in the Gilded Age of America.

Glamour:The actress, 69, also revealed her late husband Matthew Cowles' connection to the Drexel family, which were part of that era in American history - and featured in the show Dazzle them like Christine in a Prada suit £3100 Prada embellished blazer Available at Farfetch Buy now If you have a glamorous event in the diary, prepare to make an entrance like Christine Baranski.