In the realm of celebrity gossip, the story of Marlon Brando and Jackie Kennedy engaging in a two-night affair has emerged as a surprising revelation.
The year was 1964, a time when former First Lady Jackie Kennedy was mourning the loss of her husband, President John F. Kennedy, who was assassinated a year earlier.
Meanwhile, Marlon Brando, renowned for his acting prowess in iconic films like A Streetcar Named Desire, Guys and Dolls, and On the Waterfront, was married to Tarita Teriipaia, his third wife.
Given their high-profile status, it’s not improbable that Jackie and Brando might have had an encounter, but according to a book, their relationship extended beyond mere acquaintance.
The narrative unfolds in the pages of the 2009 book titled Bobby and Jackie: A Love Story, which primarily delves into another alleged liaison between Jackie and Robert F. Kennedy.
However, the author, C. David Heymann, asserts that Jackie and Brando shared a brief romantic fling.
Heymann claims to have gained access to Brando’s written account of his intimate involvement with Jackie, intended for inclusion in his memoir Songs My Mother Taught Me, published in 1994.
Intriguingly, an editor friend of Jackie’s purportedly intervened to prevent Brando from disclosing this episode.
As per Heymann’s revelations, Brando recounted an incident where Jackie made advances towards him during a three-hour rendezvous fueled by alcohol.
The book suggests that Jackie flirted with Brando by engaging in suggestive behavior, ultimately leading to a passionate encounter between them.
Brando described Jackie as more than just a demure figure, revealing her unexpected assertiveness in initiating their intimate liaison.
Their interaction culminated in an invitation from Jackie for Brando to spend the night, a proposition he readily accepted.
Following their initial encounter, Brando and Jackie allegedly met once more at a New York City apartment belonging to one of Brando’s acquaintances.
Reflecting on their intimacy, Brando remarked on Jackie’s s**ual prowess despite his reservations about her experience.
The book portrays Jackie as a bold yet inexperienced lover, emphasizing that their tryst was confined to these two occasions without any further pursuit from either party.
Beyond the scandalous affair between Brando and Jackie, Heymann’s book delves into the enduring rumors of a protracted liaison between Jackie and Robert F. Kennedy, commencing six months post-John’s demise.
Despite Robert’s longstanding marriage to Ethel Kennedy, the book posits a clandestine romance that spanned four years, supported by testimonies from close associates.
While these revelations stirred controversy among the implicated parties, with sources linked to the Kennedys refuting the claims, the book stands as a provocative exploration of hidden relationships within the political elite.
Subsequent to her entanglements with Brando and RFK, Jackie ventured into a subsequent marriage with Aristotle Onassis until his passing in 1975.
Her eventful life concluded in 1994 at the age of 64.
In contrast, Brando’s personal life encountered tumultuous waters, marked by divorces and numerous relationships, including his marriage to Teriipaia, which ended in 1972.
His legacy is intertwined with a plethora of romantic liaisons and parenthood, with notable claims of affairs with individuals like Richard Pryor, a revelation confirmed by Pryor’s widow and Brando’s friend Quincy Jones.
Brando passed away in 2004 at the age of 80, leaving behind a complex tapestry of relationships and controversies that continue to captivate audiences even after his demise.
