Grace Gummer on Portraying Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy's 'Love Story' and Her Fashion Influences
Grace Gummer, the daughter of Meryl Streep, shares insights about portraying Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy's limited series 'Love Story,' which depicts the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. In a conversation held at the Marlton Hotel, she characterizes her role as a 'voice of reason' and commends Murphy for his talent in reshaping cultural narratives. Approaching her 40th birthday, Gummer reflects on her journey since 2010, highlighting performances in 'Frances Ha' and 'Mr. Robot.' She also discusses her costume design background and her penchant for vintage shopping. Gummer, who met her husband Mark Ronson during the pandemic, has two daughters with him. This interview features photography by Cass Bird and is part of the CULT100 issue.
Key facts
- Grace Gummer plays Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy's limited series 'Love Story.'
- The series dramatizes the courtship of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
- Gummer has collaborated with Ryan Murphy five times.
- She turned 40 around the time of the interview.
- Gummer is the daughter of Meryl Streep and married to Mark Ronson.
- She worked with costume designer Ann Roth and interned for Zac Posen.
- The series finale depicts the 1999 plane crash that killed Kennedy and Bessette.
- Gummer shops at vintage stores Scout in LA and Colbo on the Lower East Side.
Entities
Artists
- Grace Gummer
- Meryl Streep
- Ryan Murphy
- John F. Kennedy Jr.
- Carolyn Bessette
- Caroline Kennedy
- Cass Bird
- Mark Ronson
- Jeff Ross
- Lykke Li
- Ann Roth
- Zac Posen
- Panos Papandrianos
- Romy Soleimani
- Clay Howard Smith
- Anthony Miller
- Chloe Kerins
- Andrew Chung
- April Ellis
- Mike Snavely
- Halle Klum
- Delaney Kim
- Jackie Piccola
- Harley Beman
- Rufus Barkley
- Angelo Capacyachi
Institutions
- CULT100
- Calvin Klein
- Miu Miu
- Chanel
- Celine
- Khaite
- Proenza Schouler
- Tory Burch
- BRIT Awards
- Studio&
Locations
- Marlton Hotel
- Greenwich Village
- New York
- United States
- Connecticut
- Los Angeles
- LA
- Lower East Side
- London
- United Kingdom