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The legendary love story between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette is full of twists, passion and of course fights. They truly were the epitome of twin flames, fighting hard and loving even harder. Although Bessette and Kennedy began dating in 1994, they actually met years before, but JFK Jr. was still dating his former girlfriend Daryl Hannah at the time. However, there was something about Carolyn.
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In 1994, he began pursuing her romantically, but she continued to say “no” (which he said never happened). After some persistence, they began dating, but he reportedly became frustrated with her free-spirited, rebellious nature. And this mysterious rebellion didn’t stop even months before their wedding.
John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Getty.
JFK Jr.’s former personal assistant, RoseMarie Terenzio, said in her book “Fairytale Interrupted” that on March 11, 1996, Bessette blatantly disregarded one of JFK Jr.’s party rules.
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Even today, Bessette was known for her chic, minimalist and dark style; and was almost always seen in black. When it came time for a party honoring George, JFK Jr.’s magazine, he asked everyone not to wear black.
Bessette’s answer? She was wearing black anyway and reportedly said with a laugh, “Shit, I don’t care.” I don’t work for George. I can wear black.”
And she did, as you can see in the photo below:
P 284793 06: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Caroline Bessette in NYC, New York, March 11, 1996. (Photo by Evan Agostini / Liaison Agency)
As mentioned earlier, Bessette and Kennedy met back in 1992 but didn’t start dating until 1994. They later married in September 1996 and were together until their tragic deaths in 1999 while flying to Martha’s Vineyard.
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