Alessandro Nivola on playing Calvin Klein in FX's 'Love Story' and his career awards buzz
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Clayton Davis
Slow-proofed and worth the wait. Worth its weight in flour.
Summary
Alessandro Nivola discusses his role as Calvin Klein in FX's "Love Story: John F. Kennedy and Carolyn Bessette," the surprising Emmy buzz surrounding the series, and his career resurgence. He reflects on playing the iconic fashion designer, the Todd Haynes movie project that fell apart, and finally entering the awards conversation after years in the industry. The interview captures Nivola's candid thoughts on fame, his co-star Michelle Williams, and the unexpected cultural impact of the Ryan Murphy-produced series.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledIt was certainly a surprise to me — the response to the Ryan Murphy-produced series.
I've been doing this for a long time, and it's nice to finally be in the conversation.
Playing Calvin Klein was a challenge because he's such an iconic figure, but also a very private person.
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