Jackie Kennedy confronted President John F. Kennedy about his relationship with Marilyn Monroe, according to a new biography by J. Randy Taraborrelli. The book, titled “JFK: Private, Public Secret,” delves into the alleged affair between the president and the Hollywood actress.
Taraborrelli claims that Jackie expressed her concerns to her husband about Monroe, believing that she could be trouble. The conversation reportedly took place before Monroe’s iconic rendition of “Happy Birthday” at Kennedy’s birthday bash in 1962.
Although Jackie did not attend the event, she made it clear that she was not endorsing Monroe’s performance. Taraborrelli suggests that Jackie’s suspicions about the affair were fueled by her deep understanding of her husband’s character.
The book also addresses long-standing rumors about a weekend getaway between Kennedy and Monroe at Bing Crosby’s house. However, Monroe’s publicist, Pat Newcomb, refuted these claims, stating that Monroe never provided consistent details about her interactions with the president.
According to Taraborrelli, Newcomb’s testimony adds a layer of complexity to the story, as it challenges the prevailing narrative of the alleged affair. The biography offers a fresh perspective on the relationship between Kennedy, Monroe, and the first lady, shedding light on the uncertainties and contradictions surrounding this chapter of American history.
According to author J. Randy Taraborrelli, Pat Newcomb, a close friend of Marilyn Monroe, would have been the one to set up Marilyn going to Palm Springs to be with JFK at Bing Crosby’s house. Taraborrelli spoke to several sources to investigate whether Monroe and Kennedy had a relationship but concluded that there isn’t enough evidence to support that theory.
Marilyn Monroe is seen here with Bobby Kennedy and John F. Kennedy. It is the only known photo of the trio together. (ALAMY)
Taraborrelli emphasized that Marilyn Monroe often imagined a life for herself that wasn’t necessarily true. He mentioned that Pat Newcomb, Monroe’s best friend, was adamant that the alleged tryst between Monroe and JFK could have just been a figment of Marilyn’s imagination. Taraborrelli also mentioned that other sources who shared similar stories over the years were debunked.
According to J. Randy Taraborrelli’s book, Jackie Kennedy told her husband about Marilyn Monroe, “This one’s different Jack. This one worries me.” (Getty Images)
Taraborrelli shared that Pat Newcomb had no knowledge of the alleged weekend at Bing Crosby’s house and if it had happened, she would have known about it. Taraborrelli also mentioned that there isn’t enough evidence to support the claim that Marilyn and JFK had an affair.
Steve Smith (brother-in-law of President John F. Kennedy) visits Marilyn Monroe during an evening reception at the residence of Arthur B. Krim and Dr. Mathilde Krim in New York City. (ALAMY)
According to Taraborrelli, Louise “Fifi” Fell hosted a party in 1962 where Kennedy met Monroe. Taraborrelli mentioned that Kennedy almost left the party without meeting Marilyn because she arrived very late.
Marilyn Monroe died in 1962 at age 36. (Frank Povolny/Twentieth Century Fox/Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)
Six months prior to her death, Monroe attended a Frank Sinatra concert where she was invited to dinner at the Kennedys’ Santa Monica home. Taraborrelli clarified that despite Monroe’s excitement about the dinner, it was not a date with Bobby Kennedy but a gathering with several other people.
From left: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Peter Lawford and Joey Bishop in publicity portrait for the film “Ocean’s Eleven,” 1960. (Warner Brothers/Getty Images)
Marilyn Monroe passed away in August 1962 at the age of 36. Taraborrelli mentioned that Jackie Kennedy was saddened by the news of Monroe’s death.
Taraborrelli revealed that despite rumors, there isn’t enough evidence to support the claim of an affair between Marilyn Monroe and JFK. He also discovered surprising complexities in Kennedy’s story, showing a sense of accountability and remorse towards the end of his life.
Jackie Kennedy was said to be saddened by Marilyn Monroe’s sudden death. (Getty Images)
Jackie and JFK were planning to renew their wedding vows before Kennedy’s assassination. Taraborrelli described their story as one of accountability and forgiveness.
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