Journalist Olivia Nuzzi has dropped bombshell claims in her upcoming memoir that reveal the depth of her digital relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She alleges that he told her “I love you” first and referred to her affectionately as “Livvy”.
In American Canto, Nuzzi describes how their connection developed after she profiled Kennedy in late 2023. She writes that he admired her mouth, while she says her favourite part of him was his nose, and described his eyes as “blue as the flame”.
The affair — which was never denoted as physical by Nuzzi — became public in October 2024 and led to her leaving her position at New York Magazine and ending her engagement to fellow political journalist Ryan Lizza.
Kennedy, meanwhile, has disputed the nature of the relationship, stating he only met Nuzzi once for a requested interview.
Key Takeaways:
- Nuzzi claims the intimate digital connection included poems, nicknames, and affection.
- She says the relationship began after she covered Kennedy’s campaign, resulting in a conflict-of-interest controversy.
- The disclosures raise questions about journalistic ethics, employer disclosure policies, and the boundaries between professional and personal relationships.
- The memoir’s release will likely reignite media scrutiny of both Nuzzi’s career and Kennedy’s public image.
Conclusion:
This saga blurs the lines between journalism, personal relationships and power dynamics. Whether the public sees it as a story of emotional entanglement, professional missteps or something else entirely, it underscores how media figures and political figures can become entangled in ways that challenge the norms of both industries.
