Caroline’s life has been marked by both privilege and tragedy — most notably, the devastating assassination of her father, President John F. Kennedy. As the daughter of John and Jackie Kennedy, she spent her early childhood in the White House. But after her father’s death, her family’s life changed dramatically. Constant public attention and media scrutiny made it hard for Caroline to live a normal life, yet she remained determined to carry on her father’s legacy.
In time, Caroline married Edwin Schlossberg, and together they raised three children. Despite their long marriage, Edwin has always kept a low profile, and little is publicly known about their private life.
Born on November 27, 1957, in New York City, Caroline moved into the White House at age four when her father became president. The Kennedys were seen as the picture-perfect American family — the so-called “Camelot Presidency” symbolized hope and renewal. The media adored them, and Caroline was often photographed playing in her father’s office or riding her pony on the White House lawn.
Her mother, Jackie, made significant contributions as First Lady, restoring the White House and later earning an honorary Emmy for her televised tour of it. Caroline later recalled fond memories of her time there — playing near her father’s desk and enjoying the family-friendly atmosphere of the residence.
But everything changed in November 1963, when President Kennedy was assassinated. Jackie, widowed at 34, was left to raise Caroline and her brother, John Jr., while grieving not only her husband but also their infant son, Patrick, who had died months earlier.
Jackie moved the family from Washington to New York City to escape constant media attention. There, she focused on giving her children as normal a life as possible. Caroline remembered how protective her mother was, ensuring that her children remained grounded and out of the public eye.
Caroline attended prestigious schools and eventually graduated from Harvard (then Radcliffe College). Early on, she considered a career in photography, even interning at the New York Daily News and later working for her uncle, Senator Ted Kennedy. However, she soon realized that being the daughter of a former president made it nearly impossible to live unnoticed.
Instead, she devoted herself to public service and education, working with the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation, the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, and the New York City Department of Education. In 2013, she became the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, and in 2022, she was appointed Ambassador to Australia.
Throughout her life, Caroline has continued to honor her father’s legacy. “I miss him every day,” she once said, “but I’m grateful for the people who have kept his memory alive.”
Her husband, Edwin Schlossberg, whom she met at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is an accomplished designer and author with a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Though married to one of the most famous women in America, he prefers to stay out of the spotlight, focusing on his creative work instead.
Together, Caroline and Edwin have three children: Rose, an actress; Tatiana, an environmental journalist; and Jack, a lawyer. In 2022, their daughter Tatiana welcomed a baby boy named Edwin, making Caroline and her husband proud grandparents.
After a life filled with both heartbreak and success, Caroline Kennedy remains a symbol of grace, resilience, and quiet strength — a woman who has endured immense loss yet built a beautiful family of her own.