Grace Gummer Reacts to Potential Meryl Streep TV Series

The "Love Story" actress discusses how she would feel if Ryan Murphy created a show about her famous mother.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Grace Gummer, who plays Caroline Kennedy in the FX series "Love Story", opened up about her reaction to the show's success and controversy. She revealed how she would feel if executive producer Ryan Murphy created a TV series about her mother, legendary actress Meryl Streep. Gummer has worked with Murphy on several projects, including "American Horror Story". The "Love Story" series has faced criticism, including from JFK Jr.'s nephew Jack Schlossberg, who condemned Murphy for profiting off his family's tragic history.

Why it matters

The "Love Story" series has generated significant interest and debate, with some criticizing the show's portrayal of real-life figures. Gummer's perspective, as an actress playing a member of the Kennedy family, provides insight into the complexities of dramatizing high-profile real-life stories for entertainment purposes.

The details

Grace Gummer, the 39-year-old actress, recently spoke with Elle about her role as Caroline Kennedy in the FX series "Love Story". The series chronicles the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. (played by Paul Anthony Kelly) and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (Sarah Pidgeon). Gummer revealed that the show has become a "global phenomenon", with the cast members staying in close contact through a group chat. However, the series has also faced backlash, including from JFK Jr.'s nephew Jack Schlossberg, who criticized executive producer Ryan Murphy for profiting off his family's tragic history. Gummer also discussed the possibility of Murphy creating a show about her mother, Meryl Streep, stating that she's unsure if that would happen due to her more private upbringing.

  • The "Love Story" series premiered in 2026.

The players

Grace Gummer

A 39-year-old actress who plays the role of Caroline Kennedy in the FX series "Love Story".

Ryan Murphy

The executive producer of the FX series "Love Story".

Meryl Streep

Grace Gummer's mother, a legendary actress.

Jack Schlossberg

The nephew of JFK Jr. and the son of the real-life inspiration behind Gummer's character, Caroline Kennedy.

Daryl Hannah

An actress who had a long-term relationship with JFK Jr. before he married Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, and who criticized the portrayal of her character in the "Love Story" series.

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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, JFK Jr.'s nephew (CBS Sunday Morning)

“The character 'Daryl Hannah' portrayed in the series is not even a remotely accurate representation of my life, my conduct or my relationship with John. The actions and behaviors attributed to me are untrue.”

— Daryl Hannah (The New York Times)

The takeaway

The "Love Story" series has sparked significant controversy and debate, highlighting the challenges of dramatizing high-profile real-life stories for entertainment purposes. Gummer's perspective, as an actress playing a member of the Kennedy family, provides insight into the complexities of such projects and the potential reactions from those with personal connections to the subject matter.