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The Complicated Reality of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's Tragic Love Story

NEW YORK CITY, JUL 15 – Sarah Pidgeon transformed her hair with multi-tonal blonde highlights to authentically portray Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy amid early criticism of the upcoming American Love Story series.

  • On July 14, Sarah Pidgeon revealed a new hair color at I Know What You Did Last Summer, darker with golden-blonde highlights, channeling Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
  • Controversy began with early test images when Ryan Murphy’s team released photos of American Love Story, prompting criticism over Sarah Pidgeon’s styling and sparking think pieces.
  • The colorist told Vogue that the transformation took approximately 18 hours over two days using Schwarzkopf Professional products to protect hair health.
  • Speaking with Variety, Sarah Pidgeon said she feels the responsibility of portraying Carolyn and praised her confidence and generosity.
  • The FX series is slated to premiere on Valentine’s Day, next year, after filming in New York City begins this week.
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InStyle broke the news in United States on Tuesday, July 15, 2025.
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