Who is Jack Schlossberg? Meet JFK’s Only Grandson

There’s a new boyfriend on the internet, but he’s not an actor or singer. Meet Jack Schlossberg. While Gen Z will probably recognize him best from his offbeat TikTok videos, anyone a little older will immediately notice the resemblance: Schlossberg is the only grandson of JFK, the former president of the United States.

Interested? Below, we explain everything we know about Jack Schlossberg, including how he’s carrying on Kennedy’s legacy.

Who is Jack Schlossberg?

As the grandson of John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy Onassis, nephew of JFK Jr. and son of the current U.S. Ambassador to Australia, Caroline Kennedy, Shlossberg is no stranger to the public.

But despite being the sole heir to America’s most famous political dynasty, Schlossberg isn’t exactly making a name for himself in politics. Instead, the 31-year-old has gained a following on social media, thanks to his unique (often bizarre) videos, which show him “ripsticking” while reciting poetry from memory and paddleboarding.

Although his online persona is generally light-hearted, Schlossberg definitely inherited the Kennedy genes. In addition to physically resembling his late uncle, he graduated from Yale and earned his J.D. and MBA from Harvard. Today, with nearly 200,000 followers, he’s pivoting his content to draw attention to the upcoming U.S. presidential election and has taken on the role of political correspondent for Vogue.

“If you want to ask people to think about something serious, you have to make it entertaining or funny,” he told the publication. “That’s what all great leaders do. You can’t just hammer people with negative arguments. You have to bring positivity and positive energy to the things that you think are important. That’s the only strategy I have.”

What is the connection between Jack Schlossberg and John F Kennedy?

Schlossberg is the only grandson of John F. Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States. Although JFK’s assassination in 1963 occurred long before Schlossberg was born, he told Vogue that he was galvanized by his late grandfather’s spirit.

“My grandfather, President Kennedy, is my hero,” he said.

“I think my grandfather’s speeches are the coolest things ever. His administration did so many things that are still useful to us today, and he inspired a whole generation of people to go into public service — and continues to do so.”

What is the connection between Jack Schlossberg and John F Kennedy Jr?

Of course, that means the late John F. Kennedy Jr. was Schlossberg’s uncle. For those who don’t know, JFK Jr. was an American lawyer, journalist, and magazine publisher. He was married to fashion journalist Carolyn Bessette.

Who are Jack Schlossberg’s parents?

Schlossberg’s mother is Caroline Kennedy, 66, the U.S. ambassador to Australia. His father is Edward Schlossberg, 78, an American designer, author and artist.

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