Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, recently revealed his mother Caroline Kennedy's humorous reaction to the television series Love Story, which dramatizes the life of his late uncle John F. Kennedy Jr.
During an April 15 episode of Next Question With Katie Couric, Schlossberg shared that he showed his mother a clip featuring actress Grace Gummer portraying Caroline. "We were laughing so hard," he recounted. "The person was freaking out, and we're just laughing so hard as if that's how my mom acts."
Schlossberg also found amusement in Ben Shenkman's portrayal of his father, Edwin Schlossberg, particularly due to the costume choices. "They had my dad dressed up in some plaid outfit," he laughed. "My dad's the most stylish guy I've ever met, so it's funny."
While acknowledging the entertainment value, Schlossberg agreed with host Katie Couric's observation that his parents were not "portrayed in a very positive way." He described them as "the two nicest, most dignified, private people in the whole world, who do nothing but help others."
Despite his criticisms, Schlossberg—who is currently running for Congress—emphasized he holds "no problem with anyone who liked the show or watched it." He expressed pride in his uncle's legacy, stating, "I’m glad my uncle John was so cool. It's not surprising that people—once they remember who he was—want to dress like him and be like him. He was awesome."
Schlossberg contrasted the family's public perception with their actual identity, explaining, "My issue is—we have a lot of serious problems facing our country, and my family, we're not just celebrities. We're not just icons. These are public servants."
The 33-year-old has been vocal about his disapproval of the series, directly challenging creator Ryan Murphy's suggestion that Schlossberg lacked clear memories of his uncle. On Instagram last July, he wrote, "My earliest memories are of John calling me Jackolatern and 'the nudist,' picking me up from school, his Pontiac convertible. I remember being the ring bearer at his wedding and the day he died. I remember Wyclef singing at his funeral."
Schlossberg's comments come as he continues his political campaign, aiming to blend social media and politics in a manner he says mirrors his uncle's efforts to combine media and political engagement during his lifetime.