On August 7th, 2025, Christine Baranski visited The Elms mansion in Newport, RI. Hosted by the Preservation Society of Newport County, Christine (who received an Emmy nomination for her portrayal of Agnes Van Rhijn in HBO’s THE GILDED AGE) reflected on the critically acclaimed series and its ties to Newport’s history.
Here are some of the videos from the afternoon press conference at The Elms, taken by Lite 105’s Heather Gersten.
(Check back, as more will be added over time)
@heathermattylite105 Heather: I had so much fun at The Elms... getting to ask Christine Barasnki about her "Agnes" character on The Gilded Age on HBO Max. It was a great night! Thanks to Steve Feinberg from The RI Film & TV Office and to Bill Tavares from the Preservation Society of Newport County! #Newport #Elms #AgnesVanRhijn #ChristineBaranski #gildedage #hbomax @HBO Max ♬ original sound - Heather & Matty Lite 105 FM
@heathermattylite105 Christine Baranski at The Elms in Newport, RI talking about playing Agnes Van Rhijn in The Guilded Age! #gildedage #agnesvan #christinebaranski @HBO Max ♬ original sound - Heather & Matty Lite 105 FM
@heathermattylite105 Christine Baranski at The Elms in Newport, RI What It's like filming "The Gilded Age" in Newport and what can we expect to see during tonight's Season 3 Finale? #gildedage #christinebaranski @HBO Max #Finale #agnesvanrhijn ♬ original sound - Heather & Matty Lite 105 FM
@heathermattylite105 Christine Baranski (Agnes Van Rhijn in The Guilded Age) at The Elms in Newport, RI talking about her late husband's connection to the actual Gilded Age! #gildedage #agnesvanrhijn #christinebaranski #drexel #auntbessie ♬ original sound - Heather & Matty Lite 105 FM
