Lauren Bessette: The Unsung Heroine

0:00The latest entertainment headlines and celebrity stories, right here on entertainment and celebrity news today. John F. Kennedy Jr. saw his sister-in-law Lauren Beset as a steady influence in his fast-paced life with wife Carolyn. Lauren, Carolyn's older sister, earned his deep respect for her sharp judgment and close family bond. Tragically, all three died in a plane crash 25 years ago. Lauren built an impressive career in finance after graduating from Hobart and William Smith Colleges with an economics degree. She joined Morgan Stanley in 1986, worked abroad in Hong Kong, earned a master's from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School, and rose to principal just before her death at age 34. Those who knew her praised her brilliance in humor. John Kennedy's assistant, Rose Marie Tarenzio, called her amazing and smart while Carolyn being with pride over her achievements. Professors remembered her as exceptional, and a BBC correspondent described her formidable intellect and vibrant energy.

1:01Lauren shunned the spotlight despite her success. Out for drinks, she simply said she worked at a bank, never boasting about her high-level role. Tarenzio noted her quiet confidence, focusing on who she was beyond her job, not what she did. A year after the crash, her hometown of Greenwich, Connecticut held a candlelight service in Lauren's honor. Tarenzio shares more in her books, including the recent best-seller on John Kennedy Jr.'s life. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. Press play, put your head down. The sound is already there. S-O-L-L-I, solelypillow.com