Sarah Pidgeon Reveals the Pressure and Passion Behind Playing Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

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Sarah Pidgeon Reveals the Pressure and Passion Behind Playing Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

News (2 / 1) 29.04.2026 18:56 / Torben


Pressure, backlash and protection

Starring opposite Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr., Pidgeon felt added pressure given the Kennedys’ fame. Early production images drew online backlash, which reminded her how beloved the couple are and reinforced the weight of getting their story right.

Lessons learned and what’s next

A Carnegie Mellon drama grad from Michigan, Pidgeon says filming’s fast pace helped her stay focused. She learned from playing a fiercely private, self-possessed woman and would happily work with creator Ryan Murphy again while keeping future projects open to things that inspire and challenge her. Love Story streams on Hulu.