Daryl Hannah is back in the spotlight after writing a scathing New York Times essay criticizing Ryan Murphy’s Love Story for misrepresenting her relationship with JFK Jr.
But beyond the controversy, Hannah lives a quieter life these days, focusing on environmental activism, filmmaking and her marriage to musician Neil Young.
Let’s take a look at Daryl Hannah’s personal life:
Today, Hannah lives a quieter life away from the Hollywood glare.
She married musician Neil Young in 2018 after years of dating, and the couple share a passion for environmental activism.
Daryl Hannah rose to fame in the 1980s with outstanding roles in Blade Runner (1982) and Splash (1984) opposite Tom Hanks after making his debut in The Fury (1978).
She went on to star in hits like Roxanne (1987), Wall Street (1987), and Magnolia in steel (1989).
She continued to work steadily in film and television, most memorably as the one-eyed assassin Elle Driver in Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill film and recently appeared in the 2021 comedy series The present and the 2023s Buckle up.
In addition to acting, Hannah made her debut as a director Paradox (2018), starring Neil Young, and later directed a 2022 documentary about the making of his album Barn, marking her evolution from Hollywood star to filmmaker and activist.
She continues to fight for sustainability and social causes.
She has also spoken openly about being diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, explaining that it influenced her decision to step back from the limelight.
Daryl Hannah’s relationship with JFK Jr.
Hannah and JFK Jr. dated for more than five years in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Their relationship was part of tabloid coverage with speculation of marriage and constant paparazzi attention.
The romance ended in 1994, but Hannah’s connection to JFK Jr. has remained part of her public identity, which she now feels compelled to defend against misrepresentation.
The show dramatizes the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, but also portrays Hannah as a character played by Dree Hemingway.
Hannah pronounced the portrayal “annoying, self-absorbed, whiny and inappropriate.”
She rejected scenes that suggested drug use, calling them ‘false’ claims of behaviour.
She claimed the portrayal was “textbook misogyny” and revealed she has received “hostile and even threatening” messages since the series aired.
‘Love Story’ receives wider criticism
Hannah’s essay follows a fiery response from JFK Jr.’s nephew Jack Schlossberg, who told CBS that Murphy “knows nothing about us” and is profiting from “a grotesque display of someone else’s life.”
Producer Brad Simpson defended the project as “made with sincerity,” while actress Sarah Pidgeon, who plays Carolyn Bessette, acknowledged that Schlossberg “has every right to share how he feels.”
Despite the backlash, Love story has been an appraiser.
Since launching in February, the series has set a streaming record for Disney, with 25 million hours watched across the first five episodes, making it FX’s most-watched limited series to date.
