Overview
- Fox appeared at The Cursed Amulet Halloween party in New York on Oct. 30 wearing a replica of Jackie Kennedy’s pink suit splattered with fake blood, complete with a pillbox hat, white gloves and a short wig.
- In an Oct. 31 Instagram post, she said it was “not a costume, but a statement,” invoking Kennedy’s refusal to change clothes after the assassination as performance, protest and mourning.
- Online reactions skewed negative, with commenters labeling the portrayal tasteless and disrespectful and saying tragedy is not a costume.
- Jack Schlossberg, JFK and Jackie’s grandson, criticized Fox on X, calling the move “disgusting, desperate and dangerous” and accusing her of glorifying political violence.
- Entertainment outlets noted she also shared an Instagram Story from the party showing her, in character, grabbing performer Linux’s breast, adding to the attention around the look.