On the road to stardom.
You may recognise Sarah Pidgeon embodying the role of ’90s icon, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. A socialite who made her mark at Calvin Klein and famously married John Fitzgerald Kennedy Jr, who is played by the charming Paul Anthony Kelly. Her ability to take on such varied roles shows her versatility. An iconic figure of the ’90s who took on the term chic minimalism to the core, the story of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy is revived through Pidgeon’s outstanding performance in Ryan Murphy’s latest series, “Love Story”.
While this may be another breakout role that puts her name on the map, she is far from being your average newcomer in Hollywood. With various roles under her wing, the star is also set to star next to Liam Hemsworth in Paul Schrader’s erotic thriller titled “Non Compos Mentis”. If you’re—like us—who’s fallen in love with Sarah Pidgeon, then here are a few fun facts you should know about her.
Everything to know about Sarah Pidgeon:
She’s a Cancer
Sarah Pidgeon was born on 7 July 1996.
Sarah Pidgeon’s breakout role was when she played Leah Rilke in the Prime Video series “The Wilds”
She may have begun her journey in a survivalist series called “The Wilds”, but she continued to make a name for herself by starring in the Hulu series “Tiny Beautiful Things”. Ultimately, this led her to star in her first Broadway role in David Adjmi’s play “Stereophonic” in 2024—earning her a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Play. Most recently, she made her mark in the 2025 sequel to the iconic slasher film “I Know What You Did Last Summer”.
With various experiences under her belt, there’s no doubt that she’ll thrive as Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s “Love Story”.
Watch “I Know What You Did Last Summer” on Netflix.
She almost failed theatre class in high school.
Taken from ELLE, Sarah Pidgeon confessed that she almost failed her musical theatre exam due to the fact that she didn’t study for a particular scene.
She has always known that acting was her passion.
From her interview with Marie Claire, we discovered that acting has always been in her blood. Ever since a young age, she was spotted acting in Detroit-area community theatre productions like ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Willy Wonka’. The rising star paved her way to stardom by enrolling in a summer performing arts camp before transferring schools to attend the prestigious Michigan school, and then attending Carnegie Mellon University for her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting.
She’s a regular at Anton’s Wine and Bar Cafe in New York City.
Her go-to meal at Anton’s is any of their pasta dishes from the menu.
She’s originally a brunette.
Pidgeon dyed her brunette hair to embody the role of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy. “I didn’t have any real hesitation in changing it. Not that hair colour necessarily alters your personality, but it felt much easier to become her,” Pigeon confessed in an interview with Marie Claire.
You can find her knitting to unwind on her off-days
In various interviews, she has declared that knitting is her way of “unwinding” to block out distractions.
Catch Sarah Pidgeon in “Love Story” on Disney+
Amalina Anuar
Amalina Anuar is the Digital Director of Harper's BAZAAR Malaysia. With fashion as her first love, she also has a passion for the beauty realm. While she often showcases neutral tones in her wardrobe, her music playlist is just as vibrant and you'll find her enjoying a good tune throughout the day. A connoisseur of cinematic delights, she finds joy in the heartwarming escapism of rom-coms and the soul-stirring narratives of tear-jerkers.
