JFK Jr.'s Nephew Calls Ryan Murphy's Upcoming Series 'Grotesque,' Says Family Wasn't Consulted

JFK Jr.'s Nephew Jack Schlossberg Calls Ryan Murphy's Upcoming Series 'Grotesque'

JFK Jr.'s nephew Jack Schlossberg expressed his disapproval for the upcoming 'American Love Story' series, saying the show is 'profiting' from his famous family in a 'grotesque' way

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JFK Jr.’s nephew, Jack Schlossberg, just called out Ryan Murphy’s upcoming series American Love Story as “grotesque,” pointing out that the Kennedy family had zero input on a show dramatizing his uncle’s romance and tragic death. Since JFK Jr. was a public figure (and New York law doesn’t protect a posthumous right-of-publicity), there’s not much they can legally do—though Schlossberg hopes the producers at least honor his uncle’s legacy and donate some of the profits.

On the flip side, Murphy is shrugging off fans’ nitpicks (like Sarah Pidgeon’s hair or a Birkin bag) and insists that the intense scrutiny on his portrayal of Carolyn Bessette mirrors what she faced in real life. The star‐studded cast includes newcomer Paul Kelly as JFK Jr., Pidgeon as Bessette, Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy, Grace Gummer as Caroline, and more.