Carolyn Bessette's Rise at Calvin Klein

0:00Here's more entertainment and celebrity news from March 6th. The FX Limited Series Love Story dives into the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bassett, but it spotlights her impressive rise at Calvin Klein. Bassett started as a saleswoman in Boston after graduating from Boston University in 1988. She quickly impressed the brand's president, landing a role in New York handling celebrity clients like Annette Benning and helping launch Kate Moss, her hard-word paid off, as friends described her as someone who hustled without complaint. That job even led to her meeting Kennedy, America's most eligible bachelor at the time. The series recreates those fashion world moments with actors like Sarah Pigeon as Bassett and Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein, but the spotlight of dating Kennedy took a toll. By spring of 1996, relentless paparazzi made her job impossible, with cameras hounding her at the office and public spat-strawing more. Heat Colleague said Calvin Klein himself was upset when she resigned, as work was central to her identity.

1:04After leaving, Bassett explored charity work and nonprofit fundraising, using her public relation skills for good. Friends noted she outgrew her role and considered studying psychology, but stayed cautious to avoid scrutiny, especially with Kennedy's magazine. George and possible political future. Catch Love Story Thursdays at 9 p.m. Eastern on FX, streaming next day on Hulu. This episode is proudly sponsored by our partner. When you need a moment alone, just lay back and listen. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com