See first photos of Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy in ‘American Love Story’



Naomi Watts hit the set of Ryan Murphy’s “American Love Story,” transforming into her character, Jackie Kennedy. Steve Sands/ New York Newswire / BACKGRID

Just call her Naomi W.

Naomi Watts was seen on the set of Ryan Murphy’s “American Love Story” for the first time, completely transforming into Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis.

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Watts was seen filming in Central Park with Paul Kelly, who plays Jackie’s son John F. Kennedy Jr. in the Ryan Murphy-directed show.

The former first lady was known for her stylish wardrobe, often wearing signature oversized sunglasses. Getty Images
Watts was pictured filming with Paul Kelly, who stars as JFK Jr. in the forthcoming FX show. Steve Sands/ New York Newswire / BACKGRID
The mother-son duo were pictured all smiles in Central Park. Steve Sands/ New York Newswire / BACKGRID

The star, 56, was almost unrecognizable as she swapped her signature platinum blond bob in favor of the former first lady’s dark brown hair color.

And, she wore JBKO’s signature oversized sunglasses with a structured sun hat, gold medallion necklace and elegant black button-up with matching trousers.

Kelly, meanwhile, looked the part in a backwards baseball cap, khakis and a breezy white button-up shirt.

Grace Gummer, who plays Jackie’s daughter Caroline Kennedy, was also seen playing in the park with two little girls that are portraying Caroline‘s daughters Rose and Tatiana.

Grace Gummer was also part of the scene as well as two child actors. Steve Sands/ New York Newswire / BACKGRID
Gummer portrays Caroline Kennedy, sister to JFK Jr. Steve Sands/ New York Newswire / BACKGRID

Sarah Pidgeon — who plays Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy in the show, which focuses on the young, doomed couple — was not pictured in the scene, though her wardrobe and hair have been a big focus for fans.

Fanatic fans of the Calvin Klein publicists were not pleased with the initial images and felt her famous fashions weren’t well represented, nor her signature buttery blond hair.

Even fashion bigwigs got involved, with celebrity stylists Erica Cloud declaring, “All of this is a no” and Erin Noël pleading, “Carolyn is a style icon and her wardrobe deserves the budget to support this, please make sure it’s perfect !”

Moda Operandi founder Lauren Santo Domingo said, “sorry but the wardrobe is wrong.”

Fans went ballistic when they saw the first images of Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Instagram/@ryanmurphyproductions
Ryan Murphy promised, however, that the test shots were not representative of the final wardrobe or hair color and that he’s enlisted experts to advise. Instagram/@ryanmurphyproductions

Page Six Style also spoke with the late Bessette-Kennedy’s actual hair colorist, Brad Johns, who took umbrage.

“I love Ryan Murphy. I mean, I live for him. But there must be some kind of glitch with the costume people or the hair people, because it’s not right — it’s all white and burnt,” he told us.

Murphy hit back at haters, however, revealing the initial images were “a work in progress” and promised to invite a group of 20 CBK-dedicated fashion bloggers to come see the clothing in the fall as well as a vast advisory committee working with his team.

We can’t wait to see more iconic fashion moments from America’s royal family on the small screen, out on FX on Valentine’s Day 2026.


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