What ever happened to the son of Baby Jane? Rusty Holzer

Rusty Holzer was featured in The New York Times article EGOS & IDS; Whatever Happened to the Son of Baby Jane?

At the age of 23, young Rusty Holzer was actively preparing for the Summer Olympics in Barcelona, where he represented the United States Virgin Islands as a member of the equestrian team. Reflecting on the equestrian competition, he shared insights about his horse, “Manassas County”, affectionately known as “George”, an American thoroughbred.

Discussing the challenges of the Olympic event, Rusty Holzer described the rigorous obstacles, emphasizing the heights of the jumps, which reached a significant 5’3″ or 5’4″ with a spread of two meters.

Despite acknowledging the competitive field, Rusty Holzer, expressed his hope for a gold medal while recognizing the typical age range of top performers in the sport. He candidly shared his aspirations amid the reality of the competitive landscape.

Reflecting on the popularity of equestrian events, Holzer contrasted the sport’s reception in Europe, where it gets a lot of interest, like in England, France, and Sweden, compared to the United States.

Regarding his upbringing amidst the Warhol circle, Rusty revealed shared some perspective, viewing those gatherings as times with friends rather than a recognized ‘scene.’ He reminisced about gatherings that included luminaries like Halston, sharing that it was more about being among his and his mother’s friends.

When speaking of Andy Warhol, Rusty Holzer recalled insightful advice from the artist, particularly cautioning against drug use, portraying a more protective and guiding figure in his life. Reflecting on Warhol’s appearance, Rusty shared a candid yet familiar description, comparing him to the uncle with a distinctive unibrow and white hair.