Cindy Crawford Shares Personal Note From John F. Kennedy Jr. After 'Love Story' Nod

The supermodel received a handwritten letter from Kennedy after posing for the inaugural cover of his George magazine.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Cindy Crawford shared the personal note she received from the late John F. Kennedy Jr. after she posed for the inaugural cover of his George magazine. Crawford uploaded the sentimental letter after Thursday's episode of FX's 'Love Story,' which highlighted the major career milestone for Kennedy (played by Paul Anthony Kelly).

Why it matters

The note from Kennedy provides a rare glimpse into the personal relationship between the supermodel and the late political scion, offering insight into their collaboration on the launch of his George magazine, which aimed to blend politics and popular culture.

The details

In the handwritten note, Kennedy wrote to Crawford: 'Herb. Here's the cover. It reflects hours of debating over what words and how many words to obscure your beautiful image. We hope you liked it. Talk soon, John K.' Crawford also shared a clip of Kennedy discussing the magazine cover on CNN, in which he explained the outlet was meant to be an 'intersection of politics and popular culture.'

  • In 1995, Crawford posed for the inaugural cover of Kennedy's George magazine.
  • On February 28, 2026, Crawford shared the personal note from Kennedy after it was featured in an episode of the FX series 'Love Story.'

The players

Cindy Crawford

A supermodel and businesswoman who posed for the inaugural cover of John F. Kennedy Jr.'s George magazine in 1995.

John F. Kennedy Jr.

The late son of former President John F. Kennedy, who launched the political and pop culture magazine George in 1995.

Herb Ritts

The photographer who shot the cover of George magazine featuring Cindy Crawford.

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What they’re saying

“Herb. Here's the cover. It reflects hours of debating over what words and how many words to obscure your beautiful image. We hope you liked it. Talk soon, John K.”

— John F. Kennedy Jr. (Personal note to Cindy Crawford)

“Cindy Crawford is sort of the symbol of American commercialism, in a way, as well as being a very capable businesswoman. If that's the concept that you're about, then that's what we wanted to put on and not really shy away from it.”

— John F. Kennedy Jr. (CNN)

The takeaway

The personal note from John F. Kennedy Jr. to Cindy Crawford provides a rare glimpse into their collaboration on the launch of his George magazine, which aimed to blend politics and popular culture, and highlights the supermodel's role as a symbol of American commercialism and her capabilities as a businesswoman.