The Kennedys' True Feelings on Daryl Hannah Revealed After 'Love Story' Critique

Douglas Kennedy, cousin of John F. Kennedy Jr., criticized the portrayal of Daryl Hannah in an FX series as inaccurate. Hannah also expressed her disagreement, stating that the depiction of her relationship with JFK Jr. is fictional.

Daryl Hannah's Response

Hannah, featured on the show and depicted by actress Dree Hemingway, wrote an essay condemning her portrayal as fabricated. She refuted claims of inappropriate behavior attributed to her character, such as drug use and pressuring marriages.

The actress emphasized that she has never engaged in any of the actions shown in the series, including planting stories in the press or disrespecting family memorials.

Kennedy Family Perspectives

Douglas Kennedy highlighted inaccuracies in how both Hannah and Carolyn Bessette, JFK Jr.'s wife, were presented. He mentioned that everyone loved Bessette and stressed the difficulty of accurately capturing lives on screen.

He added that these portrayals often fail to reflect the true essence of individuals involved.

Impact of Misrepresentation

Hannah revealed receiving hostile messages due to viewers believing the show's portrayal was factual. She noted that her silence was not agreement with these depictions.

The series delves into events such as Jacqueline Onassis Kennedy’s death and personal details of JFK Jr.'s life, which some claim are inaccurately represented.