The New Generation of Kennedy Family Members

The Kennedy family remains a prominent US political dynasty, with younger generations active in various sectors. These members include politicians, authors, actors, and journalists.

Key figures include Joe Kennedy III, a former U.S. Representative who lost a 2020 Senate primary but served as a Special Envoy for Northern Ireland. Jack Schlossberg, grandson of President John F. Kennedy, announced a campaign for New York's 12th congressional district. Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt is an author and animal rights advocate married to Chris Pratt. Patrick Schwarzenegger is an actor known for 'The White Lotus.' The family also includes Tatiana Schlossberg, a journalist who passed away in December 2025, and the Kennedy-Cuomo sisters, who work in finance and wellness.

Several younger Kennedys have pursued careers in public service and politics, maintaining the family's long history of government involvement.

Joe Kennedy III is a notable figure in modern politics. At 45, he is the grandson of Robert F. Kennedy. He attended Stanford University for his undergraduate studies and Harvard Law School. In 2020, he lost a Senate primary against Ed Markey, marking the first time a Kennedy lost an election in Massachusetts history. Despite this, he served as a United States representative for Massachusetts from 2013 to 2021. He later held the position of United States Special Envoy for Northern Ireland from 2022 to 2024.

Kennedy gained national attention in 2018 when he delivered the Democratic Party's response to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. While serving on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, he supported initiatives such as the Green New Deal and protections for Dreamers. He has also been a vocal proponent of gun control.

Jack Kennedy Schlossberg, 32, is the grandson of President John F. Kennedy and the son of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg. In November, he announced his campaign for a congressional seat in New York City's 12th district. He stated, "I'm not running because I have all the answers to our problems. I'm running because the people of New York 12 do."

Schlossberg graduated from Yale University and Harvard in 2022. He passed the New York State Bar exam in 2023 and has written op-eds for The New York Times and The Washington Post. He has also been criticized for his social media activity.

Other family members have established careers in the arts, media, and entertainment industries.

Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, 35, is the daughter of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. She is related to John F. Kennedy through her maternal grandmother, Eunice Kennedy Shriver. Pratt is an author of self-help and children's books, including "Maverick and Me." She is married to actor Chris Pratt, and they have three children: Lyla, Eloise, and Ford.

Patrick Schwarzenegger, 32, is Katherine's brother and an actor and model. He has appeared in films such as "Midnight Sun" and "Daniel Isn't Real." He recently starred in season three of the HBO series "The White Lotus," playing the character Saxon Ratliff. He is married to model Abby Champion.

Rose Schlossberg, 37, is the oldest child of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg. She is an actor and voting rights activist. She holds degrees from Harvard and New York University and has appeared in the short film "Small Gay Tragedy #1." She is married to restaurateur Rory McAuliffe.

Robert "Bobby" Kennedy III, 41, is an actor and director. He wrote, directed, and starred in the 2013 film "AmeriQua." He is married to former CIA agent Amaryllis Fox.

Several family members are active in advocacy, social causes, and New York society.

Kyra Kennedy, 30, is a New York City socialite and fashion enthusiast. She is the daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She has been involved in modeling and frequently attends fashion week events.

Kathleen "Kick" Kennedy, 37, is the eldest daughter of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. She is a member of the founders' circle for the nonprofit Well Beings, which focuses on the well-being of animals, people, and the planet.

The Kennedy-Cuomo sisters are the daughters of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and Kerry Kennedy. Cara Kennedy-Cuomo, 30, attended Harvard and has worked with global investment firm RockCrown. Mariah Kennedy-Cuomo, also 30, is the founder of Socrates Social. Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo, 28, is the founder of Mic Loves Me, a wellness company.

Tatiana Schlossberg, the older sister of Jack Schlossberg, was a journalist who passed away on December 30, 2025, at the age of 35. The John F. Kennedy Library Foundation announced her death.

In November, she wrote an essay for The New Yorker revealing a diagnosis of terminal acute myeloid leukemia. The cancer was discovered after the birth of her daughter in May 2024. She wrote, "Now I have added a new tragedy to her life, to our family's life, and there's nothing I can do to stop it."

Schlossberg graduated from the University of Oxford with a degree in US history. She worked as a journalist for The New York Times science desk until 2023, covering the climate crisis. She released a book titled "Inconspicuous Consumption" in 2019. She married George Moran in 2017, and they had two children.