The ill-fated tale of JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s romance and eventual marriage was captured in the first trailer for Ryan Murphy’s latest creation.
Title Love story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn BessetteThe upcoming miniseries dramatically dramatizes memorable moments from the famous duo’s lives, many of which took place in front of the public eye.
Of particular note is the fashion featured in the latest trailer, an undeniably essential element of the individual and collective personalities of the young Kennedy and his wife.
From Carolyn’s introduction to her future spouse while working as a fashion journalist at Calvin Klein to their infamous public argument in a park captured by the paparazzi, the extensive new look teased several installments of this sensational relationship.
Paul Anthony Kelly stars as John F. Kennedy Jr. in the series, with Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette completing the titular line-up.
Additional casting includes Naomi Watts as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, and Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein, among others.
The series is based on the book by Elizabeth Beller Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedypublished in 2024, 25 years after the couple’s untimely deaths in a plane crash in 1999.
Love story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette will premiere its first three episodes on Hulu on February 12, while the remaining chapters of the nine-part series are expected to air weekly.
