Daryl Hannah has publicly refuted specific assertions made about her in Ryan Murphy's television series, "Love Story," labeling the show's portrayal as a fabrication filled with "lies" and "misogyny." The actress specifically denies fabricating stories for the press, desecrating heirlooms, intruding on private memorials, pressuring individuals into marriage, using cocaine, or hosting drug-fueled parties. Hannah has also stated she never compared the death of Jacqueline Onassis to that of a dog. These denials come amid reports that Hannah has received "threatening messages from viewers" due to her depiction in the series.
The show's creator, Connor Hines, previously stated that consulting the Kennedy family was not a priority, citing a need for "distance from the subject matter" to be an effective writer. Jules Haimovitz, who plays Hannah in the series, reportedly sent Hannah a note expressing admiration, calling the project a "love story that isn’t supposed to be factual" and an "honor" to portray her. Hannah reportedly did not reply.
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The series, which centers on John F. Jack Schlossberg, nephew of JFK Jr., has been met with controversy. JFK Jr.'s nephew has also reportedly characterized the show as a "grotesque display of someone else’s life." The show's producers maintain that the narrative is based on "not just the Elizabeth Beller book but many other artifacts from that time and many other histories," and that these are not "creative embellishments of personality."
The portrayal has been described as depicting Hannah as "irritating, self-absorbed, whiny, and inappropriate." The backlash has reportedly extended beyond viewer commentary, with Hannah facing "professional blowback." This situation highlights a tension between the creative liberties taken in dramatized narratives and the personal accounts of those depicted.