Jacqueline Bouvier was always a highly independent woman, even when she was a debutant; she made a lasting impression on most who she met. Jackie always aspired to be a journalist and in 1947 she was offered a prestigious junior editor position at Vogue magazine, though she decided not to take the position in the end. Having travelled to various countries and lived in Paris for a short time, Jackie was an incredibly worldly lady and it's not so much of a surprise that she caught the attention of many men.
John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline met through social groups and they were both attracted to one another for many reasons and had similar life experiences. John was a rising star of politics and after his election to the Senate, he proposed to his love. Her answer didn't come as quickly as Kennedy might've hoped as she was assigned by the Washington Times-Herald to cover the coronation of Queen Elizabeth in the UK; ever the professional Jackie completed her assignment before taking Kennedy up on his offer. In 1953 the couple were married at one of the social events of the century. Though Kennedy was dedicated to his work, the deep love between the two was evident to all and Jackie was a constant support for her husband who eventually became president in November 1960.
Jackie's style, elegance and grace made her a much loved First Lady but more than that, she was dedicated to President Kennedy's vision and shared his burden.
On November 22, 1963 the whole world would be shook by the assassination of President Kennedy. As the couple travel through Dallas waving at the crowd from an open top motor vehicle; the president falls victim to a sniper who targeted him and hit him twice. All his wife could do was protect her husband whilst the car sped toward the hospital in a bid to save his life.
The cabinet and Kennedy family were both thrown into chaos and an enormous amount happened in the hours and days following the event. Not only did Jackie have to think about the impact on the American People but she also had to overcome her own tremendous loss to help ease her Children's suffering.
Director Pablo Larraín now takes us through the days in the run-up and days following President Kennedy's assassination all seen through the eyes of The First Lady.
Starring: Natalie Portman, Peter Sarsgaard, Greta Gerwig, Billy Crudup, John Hurt, John Carroll Lynch, Richard E. Grant, Beth Grant, Max Casella, David Caves, Sunnie Pelant, Corey Johnson, Georgie Glen, Caspar Phillipson, Rebecca Compton