Cindy Crawford is sharing a sweet social media tribute to the late John F. Kennedy Jr.
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The model, who graced the inaugural cover of his magazine George, said Ryan Murphy's new FX series Love Story brought back the memory
"JFK Jr. was visionary—putting Cindy Crawford as George Washington on the launch cover was bold and ahead of its time," one fan said
Cindy Crawfordhas fond memories of working with the lateJohn F. Kennedy, Jr.
On Thursday, Feb. 26, the 60-year-old model and actress reflected on being the first person to grace the cover of Kennedy'sGeorgemagazine, which was in publication from 1995 until 2001.
"Taking a trip down memory lane with@lovestoryfx…," she began in the caption of herInstagram post, referencing the newRyan MurphyFX drama series that chronicles the romance between Kennedy and his late wife,Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.
"1995 — the inaugural cover of JFK Jr'sGeorge Magazine, shot by the one and only Herb Ritts. Not just politics as usual," Crawford continued, referencing the magazine's iconic tagline.
Her post started with a shot of Kennedy at a press conference forGeorgemagazine, held at Federal Hall in New York City on Sept. 7, 1995.
In addition to his political work, the attorney, publisher and journalist was best known as the son of the 35th U.S. president,John F. Kennedy,and First LadyJacqueline Kennedy.
As Crawford's photo carousel continued, she also shared a shot of herself dressed as a fashionable George Washington — donning butter yellow trousers and a cropped ruffled blouse paired with a frock coat in coordinating colors.
The model pulled her look together with an ash blonde wig reminiscent of the hairpiece worn by the nation's first president.
The carousel also included a photo of Kennedy holding a copy of the inauguralGeorgemagazine, followed by a video of him explaining its concept during a CNN appearance with Larry King.
"We're about the intersection of politics and popular culture," he said at the time. "And we're calledGeorge, and a part of it is, you know, Cindy Crawford is sort of the symbol of American commercialism, in a way, as well as being a very capable businesswoman."
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Kennedy continued, "But if that's the concept that you're about, then that's what we wanted to put on and not really shy away from it, and put an illustration."
Crawford's post ended with a handwritten message to Ritts, praising the photographer for the finished product.
"Herb," Kennedy began. "Here's the cover. It reflects hours of debating over what words and how many words to obscure your beautiful image. We hope you liked it. Talk soon, John K."
"JFK Jr. was visionary—putting Cindy Crawford as George Washington on the launch cover was bold and ahead of its time. Today's generation would have loved that fusion of pop culture and politics," one person commented.
In Murphy's new series, which sees Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon star as JFK Jr. and Carolyn, respectively, there is mention ofGeorgemagazine's inception.
However, the show mainly focuses on the whirlwind relationship he has with the former publicist who worked for Calvin Klein before their marriage in 1996.
"I know how special Carolyn is to me and I understand how widely beloved she is, so this role comes with a lot of responsibility,"Pidgeon toldVarietyin July 2025.
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Pidgeon added, "I mean, not only how she dressed, but the woman who worked at Calvin Klein and the person that JFK Jr. fell in love with. She's a human being beyond just these pictures. She really resonates with a lot of people, and she certainly does with me."
The real JFK Jr. and Bessette died in an aviation accident along with Carolyn's sister, Lauren Bessette, on July 16, 1999, off the coast of Martha's Vineyard.
Love Storyis now streaming on Hulu.
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