The Legacy of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis: America’s Beloved First Lady

After JFK’s tragic assassination, Jackie sought comfort in therapy with Dr. Marianne Kris, unaware she also treated Marilyn Monroe, JFK’s ex-lover. Surprisingly, Dr. Kris saw no need to disclose this, questioning its relevance to Jackie’s treatment.

Jackie, grappling with PTSD from JFK’s murder and unresolved marital issues, was startled by Dr. Kris’s dismissal of the relevance connecting her and Marilyn, questioning how such a link could be deemed irrelevant to her therapy journey.