Car Carolyn Bessette’s maid of honor was her older sister, Lauren Bessette.

At John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s 1996 wedding, Lauren Bessette stood as the maid of honor beside the bride. Caroline Kennedy (JFK Jr.’s sister) also had a key role, but as matron of honor, reflecting the fact that she was already married. Recent coverage tied to the new Ryan Murphy FX series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn has created some confusion, because the show plays with the idea that Carolyn might not choose her sisters, but reporting from outlets like Britannica, PEOPLE-linked coverage, and entertainment news pieces all reaffirm that Lauren was the real-life maid of honor.

TL;DR: Lauren Bessette was Carolyn Bessette’s maid of honor, while Caroline Kennedy served as matron of honor at the wedding.

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