LOS ANGELES: Uncut Gems star Julia Fox has found herself at the center of intense online controversy after choosing a Halloween costume inspired by a tragic moment in American history — the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
The actress wore a pink suit strikingly similar to the one First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy donned on November 22, 1963 — the day her husband was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. At the time, the real-life First Lady’s pink Chanel-style suit became an indelible symbol of grief and resilience after it was splattered with blood as she sat beside her dying husband.
Despite being encouraged to change her outfit after the assassination, Jackie famously refused, saying, “I want them to see what they have done to Jack.”
Julia Fox’s Defense: “It Was About Bravery and Resistance”
Following widespread outrage on social media, Fox defended her costume in a lengthy Instagram post, explaining the artistic intent behind her choice.
“Her decision not to change clothes, even after being encouraged to, was an act of extraordinary bravery,” Fox wrote. “It was performance, protest, and mourning all at once — a woman weaponizing image and grace to expose brutality. It’s about trauma, power, and how family itself is a form of resistance.”
Fox insisted that her costume was not meant to trivialize tragedy but to pay homage to Jackie Kennedy’s strength and defiance in the face of national trauma.
Backlash from Jackie Kennedy’s Family
However, the explanation did little to quell the criticism. Jack Schlossberg, the grandson of Jackie Kennedy, condemned Fox’s costume as deeply inappropriate.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), he wrote:
“Julia Fox glorifying political violence is disgusting, desperate, and dangerous. I’m sure my late grandmother would agree.”
His reaction added weight to the growing public disapproval, as many users on social media echoed similar sentiments, calling the costume “insensitive” and “tone-deaf.”
Public Outcry and Divided Opinions
While some defended Fox’s artistic interpretation, arguing that she was making a bold statement on grief and female resilience, the majority criticized her for “turning a national tragedy into fashion.”
One X user commented, “There’s a difference between honoring history and exploiting trauma. This crossed the line.”
Another added, “Halloween is not the time to dress as someone who lived through the assassination of her husband. It’s just poor taste.”
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