Jack Schlossberg Criticizes 'Love Story' Portrayals of His Family

JFK's grandson says the FX series got his father Ed's style and his parents' personalities wrong

Apr. 16, 2026 at 9:08pm

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Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of President John F. Kennedy, has criticized the FX series 'Love Story' for its portrayals of his family members. Schlossberg said the show 'might be entertaining, but it's fiction' and that it got his father Ed Schlossberg's style and his parents' personalities wrong. He also said he and his mother, Caroline Kennedy, were 'laughing so hard' when they saw the clip of her portrayal on the show.

Why it matters

The 'Love Story' series has drawn criticism for its dramatized depictions of the Kennedy family, with Jack Schlossberg being the latest to speak out against the show's accuracy. As a member of the Kennedy political dynasty, Schlossberg's comments highlight the family's ongoing efforts to control the narrative around their legacy and public image.

The details

In an interview with Katie Couric, Schlossberg revealed that the show 'had my dad dressed up in some plaid outfit,' when 'my dad's the most stylish guy I've ever met.' He also said his parents, Caroline Kennedy and Ed Schlossberg, were portrayed as 'the two nicest, most dignified, private people in the whole world who do nothing but help others,' which he dismissed as 'Whatever. Who cares. Stupid show.'

  • On April 15, 2026, Jack Schlossberg appeared on Katie Couric's talk show and criticized the portrayals of his family in the FX series 'Love Story.'

The players

Jack Schlossberg

The grandson of President John F. Kennedy, who is running in the Democratic primary for an open congressional seat in Manhattan.

Ed Schlossberg

Jack Schlossberg's father, who he described as 'the most stylish guy I've ever met.'

Caroline Kennedy

Jack Schlossberg's mother, the former U.S. Ambassador, who he said was portrayed in an unflattering way in the 'Love Story' series.

Ryan Murphy

The creator of the FX series 'Love Story,' which Schlossberg has criticized for its inaccurate portrayals of his family.

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What they’re saying

“'The two nicest, most dignified, private people in the whole world who do nothing but help others. Whatever. Who cares. Stupid show.'”

— Jack Schlossberg, Grandson of President John F. Kennedy

“'If you want to know someone who's never met anyone in my family, knows nothing about us, talk to Ryan Murphy.'”

— Jack Schlossberg, Grandson of President John F. Kennedy

What’s next

Schlossberg has been an outspoken critic of the 'Love Story' series since it first premiered, and he has called for the show's creator, Ryan Murphy, to donate some of the profits to causes championed by his uncle, John F. Kennedy Jr. It remains to be seen if Murphy will respond to Schlossberg's criticisms or make any donations to the JFK Library.

The takeaway

The Kennedys have long sought to control the narrative around their family's legacy, and Jack Schlossberg's comments highlight their ongoing efforts to push back against dramatized portrayals that they feel misrepresent their family members. This latest criticism underscores the challenges faced by high-profile families when their lives are fictionalized for entertainment purposes.