Jack Schlossberg slams Ryan Murphy's 'Love Story' as 'grotesque'

The nephew of John F. Kennedy Jr. criticizes the Hulu series for its portrayal of his late uncle's relationship.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Jack Schlossberg, the nephew of the late John F. Kennedy Jr., has strongly condemned Ryan Murphy's Hulu series 'Love Story' for its depiction of his uncle's relationship with Carolyn Bessette. Schlossberg called the show 'grotesque' and accused Murphy of profiting off the Kennedy family's legacy without contributing to the causes they championed.

Why it matters

The Kennedy family has long been a subject of intense public fascination, and Schlossberg's criticism highlights the ongoing debate around how their lives and legacies are portrayed in popular media. The show's romanticized depiction of Kennedy and Bessette's relationship is at odds with reports of their more complex private dynamic.

The details

In a recent interview with CBS Sunday Morning, Schlossberg said that 'The guy [Ryan Murphy] knows nothing about what he's talking about, and he's making a ton of money on a grotesque display of someone else's life.' Schlossberg previously criticized Murphy on Instagram, accusing him of profiting off the Kennedy name without contributing to the causes his uncle championed.

  • In July 2025, Schlossberg blasted Murphy for profiting off 'Love Story'.
  • On March 1, 2026, Schlossberg's interview with CBS Sunday Morning aired, where he called the show 'grotesque'.

The players

Jack Schlossberg

The nephew of the late John F. Kennedy Jr. and a vocal critic of Ryan Murphy's Hulu series 'Love Story'.

Ryan Murphy

The producer of the Hulu series 'Love Story', which portrays the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

John F. Kennedy Jr.

The late son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, whose relationship with Carolyn Bessette is the focus of the Hulu series 'Love Story'.

Carolyn Bessette

The late wife of John F. Kennedy Jr., whose relationship with him is portrayed in the Hulu series 'Love Story'.

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What they’re saying

“If you want to know someone who's never met anyone in my family, knows nothing about us, talk to Ryan Murphy. The guy knows nothing about what he's talking about, and he's making a ton of money on a grotesque display of someone else's life.”

— Jack Schlossberg (CBS Sunday Morning)

“You're making millions off John, making a public spectacle of it but won't contribute any of your riches to the causes he championed, or the legacy of public service he represented.”

— Jack Schlossberg (Instagram)

The takeaway

Schlossberg's criticism of 'Love Story' highlights the ongoing tension between public fascination with the Kennedy family and the desire to protect their privacy and legacy. The show's romanticized portrayal of Kennedy and Bessette's relationship has been met with backlash, underscoring the challenges of depicting real-life figures in popular media.