The air was thick with tension as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Cheryl Hines made their first formal appearance at the Al Smith charity dinner following rumors of Kennedy’s sexting affair with political reporter Olivia Nuzzi. The couple, who had looked close after the recent death of Kennedy’s mother, Ethel Kennedy, were noticeably stiff as they put on a united front for the cameras.
Hines, dazzling in a figure-hugging gold dress, sported her wedding ring despite the alleged scandal. Kennedy, in a tux, appeared composed, but the body language between the two was icy. Rumors had been swirling for weeks about a possible divorce, with the alleged affair fueling speculation.
Though the Al Smith dinner, known for its political jabs and light-hearted roasts, brought Kennedy and Hines together, the shadow of his rumored relationship with Nuzzi loomed large. Nuzzi had recently admitted to a sexting relationship with the former presidential candidate, despite both claiming they only met once.
As the night went on, the couple maintained appearances, but the cracks were hard to miss. With the affair and family tragedy in the backdrop, many wonder if this political power couple can weather the storm.
