9 Surprising Facts About JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette's Romance

What Happened Mental Floss recently compiled nine surprising facts about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s romance that go beyond the tabloid headlines. Their connection began through Calvin Klein, where Bessette worked for seven years, rising from sales associate to publicist. Some accounts suggest they first met at a fundraiser in 1992, while others place their initial encounter in a VIP fitting room where Bessette was helping with celebrity fittings—including one for JFK Jr.