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Jack Schlossberg condemns Ryan Murphy's distortion of Kennedy family history

Mar 3, 2026, 12:37 AM20
(Update: Mar 3, 2026, 12:07 PM)
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American screenwriter (born 1965)
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Jack Schlossberg condemns Ryan Murphy's distortion of Kennedy family history

  • Jack Schlossberg criticizes Ryan Murphy's series for its fictional portrayal of his family.
  • The series dramatizes the lives of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette before their deaths in 1999.
  • Schlossberg warns against misunderstanding the Kennedy legacy due to inaccurate media representations.
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In March 2026, Jack Schlossberg publicly criticized Ryan Murphy's new television series, which dramatizes the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. This series, titled 'Love Story', has gained significant attention for its portrayal of the couple before their tragic deaths in a plane crash in 1999. Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, described the series as a grotesque display, labeling it pure fiction and emphasizing its profit-driven nature. He spoke about his concerns during an interview on CBS Sunday Morning, where he dismissed the portrayal of his uncle and Bessette as inaccurate, asserting that it did not accurately reflect real events. He accused Murphy of profiting from a distorted version of his family's history, asserting that the series should not be considered a documentary. Furthermore, Schlossberg pointed out that there has been a broader misuse of the Kennedy name in popular culture recently, influenced partly by political figures misrepresenting the family's legacy. He expressed hope that Murphy might use some of the profits generated by the series to support causes important to John F. Kennedy Jr. and to maintain the memory of his family. The series, while popular among viewers, has drawn intense criticism from members of the Kennedy family, reflecting ongoing concerns about the portrayal of their legacy in media.

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