RFK Jr. and Olivia Nuzzi affair involved ‘incredible’ FaceTime sex
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and New York Magazine scribe Olivia Nuzzi allegedly had “incredible” FaceTime sex.
Despite claims it was a casual affair, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and New York Magazine scribe Olivia Nuzzi allegedly had “incredible” FaceTime sex.
Sources claim Nuzzi was disgusted by RFK after he made a clumsy pass at her back in October.
But — after they began talking over text — he “love bombed” her. Nuzzi quickly fell so madly in love with him that she lived a double life for nearly a year, sharing long calls, endless texts and virtual sex with the former presidential candidate, all while engaged to her partner of almost a decade.
Multiple insiders say Nuzzi — even after Kennedy denied their affair in the press, is still in love with him.
idk how olivia nuzzi heard this mans voice and said im ready to ruin my life https://t.co/WCHsFxPCeO
— sean yoo (@SeanYoo) September 27, 2024
The beginning of the affair
Sources say that when Nuzzi was assigned to interview Kennedy — who was then running for the White House but has since dropped out of the race to endorse Donald Trump — he insisted they do it on a hike in the Los Angeles area.
Kennedy, married to actress Cheryl Hines, apparently “grabbed her arm” during the walk as a romantic overture. Nuzzi pointedly said that she and her fiancé, Politico journalist Ryan Lizza, often hiked together.
The magazine’s Washington, DC correspondent later told friends (including an editor at New York) that she was freaked out by his sudden gesture. They’d allegedly been alone in a secluded area when he made the move.
An insider says Kennedy later sent her what she felt was a somewhat eerie message. Allegedly, he had “wanted to tell her something” on the walk, but didn’t know if he was able to because he didn’t know if he was free to speak off-the-record.
Before the story came out, the journalism wunderkind spoke to Kennedy several more times to do additional reporting and fact-checking. This is when the tenor of their relationship dramatically changed.
Over the phone romance
A source says Nuzzi said to Kennedy, the son of assassinated attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and nephew of President John F. Kennedy, in a text that next time she was in LA, perhaps they could go hiking again, but accompanied by their respective partners.
Allegedly, Kennedy quipped Hines only likes to go hiking “in the mall.” A source close to Nuzzi denied she suggested they go hiking with their partners.
Insiders say that as they exchanged texts over the following days and weeks, she became “infatuated” with Kennedy. Friends allegedly even noticed her personality seeming to change over the months they were in contact.
“He love-bombed her,” said a source.
“He’s done it to lots of women — claimed he can’t live without them. He told Olivia they’d be together after the election.”
RFK Jr. may sue Olivia Nuzzi after she ‘bombarded’ him with ‘increasingly pornographic’ pics and videos: report https://t.co/PNvX5VIC6m pic.twitter.com/dZuMpVA9Up
— New York Post (@nypost) September 23, 2024
Another source says Kennedy may have been implying they could have an in-person relationship after the election. However, he always made it “quite clear” he would not leave Hines for her.
Another source says the Daily Beast alum told friends about a man she seemed bewitched by, without mentioning his name.
“Incredible” FaceTime sex
Still others say she was surprisingly open about the romance, while Kennedy boasted about it to pals.
Kennedy at times would suddenly cut off communication, which seemed to make Nuzzi even more anxious for contact. “He seemed to want to be in control,” said a source.
“He’d set the rules for their interactions, and then of course he’d break them.”
A source says that during the periods they were in contact, “Olivia told multiple people that they told each other they loved each other [over the phone] every time they talked.”
They had “incredible” sex over FaceTime, according to another source, with Nuzzi noting to pals that the 70-year-old had impressive sexual stamina.
Sources say Nuzzi’s friends are stunned she seems ready to risk her career, and turn her life upside down, for the sake of an exclusively phone-based relationship.
Married RFK Jr. bragged about ‘intimate’ photos he had of reporter Olivia Nuzzi amid sexting scandal: report
The politician, who is married to Cheryl Hines, was reportedly having a sexting relationship with the New York magazine reporter.https://t.co/aWZHh5UVDG pic.twitter.com/gxyDRlgaoq— Brightly (@BrightlyAgain) September 22, 2024
Nuzzi was put on leave by New York editors after they confronted her about the relationship. The magazine said in a statement that it reviewed Nuzzi’s work, and found “no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias,” but it ordered a third-party investigation into the matter.
Kennedy’s campaign has said that he “only met Olivia Nuzzi once in his life for an interview she requested, which yielded a hit piece.”
Hines hasn’t commented, but has appeared in public without her wedding ring since news of Nuzzi’s suspension broke.
What Other Media Are Saying
- Times of India highlighted the sensational nature of the affair, emphasising how Olivia Nuzzi transitioned from initial disgust to being “madly in love” with RFK Jr. after extensive virtual interactions. (Read more)
Marca focused on the complexities of the relationship, describing it as a “casual affair” that escalated into something deeper, involving intimate FaceTime encounters. (Read more) - The Daily Beast reported on the emotional dynamics between Nuzzi and RFK Jr., detailing how their relationship evolved from professional interactions to romantic exchanges filled with declarations of love. The source raises questions about journalistic ethics and the repercussions for Nuzzi’s career amidst growing scrutiny. (Read more)
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Did Olivia Nuzzi and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have a romantic relationship?
Sources claim Nuzzi and Kennedy had a year-long virtual relationship involving calls, texts, and FaceTime, despite Nuzzi’s engagement and Kennedy’s marriage.
What led to Olivia Nuzzi’s suspension from New York Magazine?
Nuzzi was suspended after editors confronted her about her alleged relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and the magazine launched a third-party investigation.
How did Olivia Nuzzi and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. first meet?
They met when Nuzzi interviewing Kennedy, who was running for president at the time. Their relationship reportedly escalated from there.
Did Robert F. Kennedy Jr. admit to a relationship with Olivia Nuzzi?
Kennedy denied any romantic relationship, stating they only met once for an interview, which he claimed resulted in a “hit piece.”
How has Cheryl Hines responded to the allegations?
Cheryl Hines has not publicly commented, but she has been seen without her wedding ring since news of Nuzzi’s suspension.
