UPDATE: Olivia Nuzzi, the former mistress of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., is set to release a tell-all book addressing their controversial relationship, according to new reports. The book is expected to be available as early as the festive season this year, providing unprecedented insights into their scandalous affair and Nuzzi’s career in political journalism.
Nuzzi, who previously served as New York magazine’s Washington correspondent, left her position in 2024 after the magazine discovered her undisclosed relationship with the now Trump-appointed health secretary, Kennedy, who is 70 years old. This revelation came while Kennedy was running for president before he ultimately dropped out and endorsed Trump. Nuzzi, now the West Coast editor at Vanity Fair, managed to lay low following the scandal but is now ready to share her story.
According to Status’ Oliver Darcy, advance copies of the book are circulating among a limited number of insiders. While the memoir will touch on her relationship with the controversial vaccine skeptic, it will also chronicle her experiences covering politics, particularly the Trump administration and the MAGA movement. This marks the first time Nuzzi has publicly addressed her connection with Kennedy.
In a statement, Vanity Fair’s new editor, Mark Guiducci, emphasized Nuzzi’s new role as crucial in rebuilding her career. “In this new role, [Nuzzi] will be editing stories across platforms and topic areas, with a focus on events, industries, and culture of the Pacific region, as well as writing for the magazine,” said the publication.
Nuzzi’s personal life has also taken a hit amid the scandal. Her engagement to Ryan Lizza, formerly of Politico, ended, leading to a tumultuous legal battle. Reports indicate that her relationship with Kennedy began after she conducted a profile on him in 2023 at his $6.6 million Brentwood, California home.
Following the public fallout, New York magazine conducted an internal review and found no inaccuracies or bias in Nuzzi’s reporting. However, they stated that had they known about her personal relationship with Kennedy, “she would not have continued to cover” the 2024 presidential campaign.
David Haskell, editor-in-chief of New York, severed ties with Nuzzi after Kennedy allegedly boasted about having intimate photos of her. Initial reports suggested that Nuzzi denied the scandal before eventually coming forward with the truth. Both Nuzzi and Kennedy have been contacted for comments on this developing story.
As the release date approaches, all eyes will be on Nuzzi’s account, which promises to reveal not just her relationship with Kennedy but also the broader implications of her career in the political landscape.