Julia Fox Sparks Outrage After Wearing Bloody Jackie Kennedy Costume Fans Call It ‘Disrespectful’
Julia Fox has once again proven she’s unafraid to push boundaries — but this time, her Halloween costume has sparked major controversy.
The 34-year-old actress and model showed up to The Cursed Amulet’s Halloween party in New York City dressed as Jackie Kennedy in the iconic pink Chanel suit, complete with blood splatters covering her jacket, skirt, and stockings.
The look instantly drew strong reactions online — with many calling it “disturbing” and “disrespectful.” But Julia says her intention wasn’t shock value — it was symbolism.
Julia Fox Explains Her “Bloody Jackie O” Look
After the backlash began, Julia took to Instagram on Friday morning to share the meaning behind her controversial choice, saying her look was meant to honor Jackie Kennedy’s strength and defiance following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963.
“I’m dressed as Jackie Kennedy in the pink suit. Not as a costume, but as a statement,” she wrote.
“When her husband was assassinated, she refused to change out of her blood-stained clothes, saying, ‘I want them to see what they’ve done.’ The image of the delicate pink suit splattered with blood is one of the most haunting juxtapositions in modern history. Beauty and horror. Poise and devastation.”
Julia continued:
“Her decision not to change clothes, even after being encouraged to, was an act of extraordinary bravery. It was performance, protest, and mourning all at once. A woman weaponizing image and grace to expose brutality. It’s about trauma, power, and how femininity itself is a form of resistance. Long live Jackie O ♥️.”
The Costume That Stirred the Internet
Fox’s outfit directly referenced one of the most infamous moments in American history — the 1963 Dallas motorcade in which President Kennedy was shot while sitting beside his wife. Jackie’s pink Chanel suit and pillbox hat became an enduring image of tragedy.
In real life, Jackie Kennedy refused to remove her blood-stained clothing, even during Lyndon B. Johnson’s swearing-in as President aboard Air Force One. That same suit remains preserved — stains and all — in the U.S. National Archives as a piece of historical memory.
Julia Fox’s modern recreation, however, featured exaggerated blood effects and dramatic makeup, blurring the line between art, fashion, and shock.
In an interview with Vulture, Fox called her look “Jackie O-Nasty” — a play on Jackie’s later name, Jacqueline Onassis — and described it as,
“Serving bloody diva, single mom who’s about to cash that check.”
Public Reaction: Bold Statement or Poor Taste?
The internet quickly divided. Some fans praised Julia for her creativity and feminist undertones, calling the look “brilliant performance art.” Others labeled it “offensive” and “tone-deaf”, arguing that the assassination of a president and his grieving widow should never be used as a Halloween costume.
Regardless of opinion, one thing’s certain — Julia Fox got everyone talking.
Her unapologetic approach to fashion and social commentary continues to cement her status as one of pop culture’s most unpredictable figures. Whether she intended to shock or inspire, her “Bloody Jackie O” statement became the most talked-about Halloween look of 2025.
