former US first lady has been inspiring memorable on-screen portrayals
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JEANNE TRIPPLEHORN “These relationships are endlessly fascinating,” says Jeanne, who appeared as Jackie – niece and cousin to the central characters Edith and “Little Edie” in the TV movie Grey Gardens.
MINKA KELLY “I really respect how she was such a dignified woman,” says Minka (pictured right with James Marsden), who admired the first lady’s “integrity, strength and character” when she portrayed her in Lee Daniels’ film The Butler.
KATIE HOLMES “She is such an icon, so I did a lot of research,” admits Katie (pictured above with Greg Kinnear), who played Jackie in the miniseries The Kennedys. Katie’s set to reprise the role in a sequel planned for next year.
NATALIE PORTMAN Natalie is next in line to play the first lady in Jackie, a film about the four days following JFK’s assassination. 25