Vanity Fair and journalist Olivia Nuzzi have decided to part ways amid new allegations regarding her relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The separation was confirmed on Friday, following an initial report by The Wall Street Journal. Nuzzi’s contract with the prominent magazine will end at the year’s conclusion, as communicated in a joint statement from both parties.
Background of the Allegations
Nuzzi’s association with Kennedy, the current Secretary of Health and Human Services, has been under scrutiny. She previously served as the Washington correspondent for New York magazine, where she wrote a profile on Kennedy, which preceded their controversial online romance. This relationship gained attention after its revelation in late 2024, leading to Nuzzi’s departure from New York magazine following an investigation into her professional conduct.
Return to Media Spotlight
Just last month, Nuzzi resurfaced in media discussions with a feature in The New York Times discussing her memoir, *American Canto*. This book, penned during a self-imposed retreat in Malibu, sheds light on her affair with Kennedy, discreetly referring to him as “The Politician.”
Controversial Posts and Responses
Following the publication of her book excerpt in Vanity Fair, Nuzzi faced harsh criticisms from her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza. Lizza’s series of posts on Substack accused her of engaging in additional romantic relationships with various politicians. Furthermore, he alleged that during her previous work for New York, Nuzzi acted as a media consultant for Kennedy, attempting to mitigate negative stories about him.
- Accusations of infidelity with Mark Sanford while with Lizza
- Claims of acting as a political operative for Kennedy
- Descriptive public accusations from Lizza
Recent Developments
Nuzzi has publicly rebutted Lizza’s claims, describing his statements as a form of harmful “revenge porn.” Widespread critiques of *American Canto* have emerged, with some reviewers describing it as falling short commercially and critically. At one point, the memoir ranked #6,049 on Amazon’s hardcover best sellers list, prompting discussions about its reception.
Future Implications
As Nuzzi approached the end of her time with Vanity Fair, her place within the magazine was deemed precarious. With media executives considering the termination of her tenure, the fallout from her high-profile relationship with RFK Jr. continues to affect her professional life significantly.
