It's only fitting that a star of The Gilded Age is a fan of the Newport Mansions.

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Award-winning actress, Christine Baranski, was spotted in the City by the Sea as she attended a special event hosted by The Preservation Society of Newport County.

What Is the Preservation Society of Newport County?

If you're wondering what the Preservation Society does, you may be more familiar with its work than you think.

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If you've ever been to the Newport Mansions, you've seen the work firsthand. Its mission is "to protect, preserve, and present the best of Newport County's architectural heritage."

Christine Baranski Visits Newport

The charm and culture of the mansions is unlike anything else. It's a glimpse into what those living in The Gilded Age experienced every day (in the summer).

HBO Max shines the spotlight on The Gilded Age with its hit show. Baranski, who stars in the show, spoke about her role and success in the film and television industries during her visit to Newport.

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"Christine Baranski in Conversation: The Gilded Age and Beyond" took place at The Elms as those in attendance had the chance to hear from Baranski about her connection to The Gilded Age, her character Agnes, and more.

Noteworthy Roles

Baranski is best known for her roles in Cybil, The Good Wife and Mamma Mia!

Other noteworthy roles include Frasier, The Birdcage, Chicago, The Big Bang Theory and Young Sheldon.

Newport Mansions Seen in HBO's 'The Gilded Age'

"The Gilded Age" film crews have returned to Newport, Rhode Island, for several weeks of filming for the upcoming second season of HBO's hit show. Casting calls from March gave away the International Tennis Hall of Fame as a site for several scenes and, of course, several of the historic city's epic mansions are being used as well. Here are all the places filming is expected to take place around town this May.

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