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Howard Stern Reflects on Friendship with Carolyn Bessette

3/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Howard Stern discussed his friendship with Carolyn Bessette, friend of John F. Kennedy Jr., on The Howard Stern Show.
He noted their meaningful conversations and described Bessette as lovely and open.
Stern recalled posing for George magazine's 1996 cover with John F. Kennedy Jr., calling it one of his worst experiences due to the costume.
Interest in Bessette and Kennedy has surged because FX's Love Story dramatizes their lives.

History

Historical Context

George magazine, co-founded by John F. Kennedy Jr. in 1995, sought to merge politics and celebrity culture, attracting figures like Carolyn Bessette. Its 1996 cover exemplified this blend, and today, renewed interest in their story, fueled by FX's Love Story, highlights the lasting impact of media portrayals on public perception of historical figures and their relationships.

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Story summary

Howard Stern discussed his friendship with Carolyn Bessette, friend of John F. Kennedy Jr., on The Howard Stern Show.
He noted their meaningful conversations and described Bessette as lovely and open.
Stern recalled posing for George magazine's 1996 cover with John F. Kennedy Jr., calling it one of his worst experiences due to the costume.
Interest in Bessette and Kennedy has surged because FX's Love Story dramatizes their lives.

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