All About Conor Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Son
When you think about the Kennedys, you think about knowing anything and everything about them, like in previous generations. However, that isn’t exactly the case with Conor Kennedy. Despite being a Kennedy, Conor keeps his life on the more private side. In the world of social media, he rarely ever posts on public social media accounts and rarely goes to A-list-packed events (despite dating Brazilian singer Giulia!)
Born July 25, 1994, he is the eldest of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Kennedy’s children (but the third eldest total of Robert Jr’s kids)! While he’s most well-known for being one of Taylor Swift’s brief relationships back in the early 2010s (and being the potential inspiration behind one of her most well-known breakup songs), there’s a lot more to this Kennedy than people initially think.
Did you know he secretly enlisted in the war between Ukraine and Russia? Do you know he’s been arrested a couple of times (and not for the reasons you may think)?
In many ways, he’s exactly like the rest of the Kennedys with his charity work and A-list dating history, but he’s also quite different from them in multiple ways, like his sporty and musical sides.
Check out everything we know about Conor Kennedy below:
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His Parents Are Robert F. Kennedy Jr. & Mary Kennedy
Conor Kennedy was born on July 25, 1994 in New York City, New York, to parents Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Mary Kennedy.
He’s a Leo
Since he was born on July 25, 1994, that makes his zodiac sign a Leo! For our astrology lovers, this means if he’s anything like the zodiac, he’s confident, outgoing, and generous!
He’s Engaged to Brazilian Singer Giulia Be
Since Nov 2021, Conor has been dating Giulia Be, a Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actress. On August 12, Giulia revealed the couple were engaged in an Instagram post captioned, “Easiest yes of all time.”
Giulia’s full name is Giulia Bourguignon Marinho. She is the daughter of Brazilian businessman Paulo Marinho.
He’s a Musician
Like his girlfriend, he’s a talented musician! According to Discogs, he previously released two albums called Somewhere and Live in Utpioa, along with an EP in 2013 called Nothing Lasts: Nothing’s Over.
He Had His Own Record Company
It’s unclear if it’s still available today, but when he first released his EP in 2013, he unveiled it with his record company called 722 Records.
He Dated Taylor Swift
One thing Conor is known for is briefly dating Taylor Swift in 2012 when he was 18 and still in high school and she 22. Sources told People she was “head over heels” for him after they connected at her July 4 party. They packed on the PDA and were together for only a few months before calling it quits.
According to Radar Online, they allegedly split because she “came on way too serious, way too fast” and Swift “was more obsessed with the idea of dating a Kennedy, than the actual Kennedy she was dating.”
‘Begin Again’ May Be About Him
Multiple reports claim that Conor may be the subject of the song “Begin Again” from Taylor Swift’s album entitled Red, per Nicki Swift.
He’s an Avid Activist
Like the rest of his family, Conor is a major activist!
Back in 2013, he was arrested with multiple other protestors who protested outside of the White House against the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline. Along with that, he’s worked with the Ocean Alliance to help save the whales, per People.
He’s Been Arrested Multiple Times
Along with being detained after the 2013 White House protest, he was arrested again in 2017 for disorderly conduct. News broke that he was arrested in Aspen, Colorado during a bar fight, which he later revealed was because he was defending a friend against a homophobic slur, per Honey Nine.
Per the same outlet, he was given a six-month deferred sentence, had to write an apology letter and pay a $500 fine.
He Fought in Ukraine
Back in Oct. 2022, Conor revealed he secretly enlisted in the army to fight for Ukraine. He uploaded a lengthy response on Instagram, saying, “I know this story is coming out, so I want to say my piece first to make the best of it and encourage others to take action. Like many people, I was deeply moved by what I saw happening in Ukraine over the past year. I wanted to help. When I heard about Ukraine’s International Legion, I knew I was going, and I went to the embassy to enlist the next day.”
He Loves Water Activities
When you take a peek at his Instagram, you can see multiple posts of him swimming, kayaking, boating, and more.
He Has a Prestigious Educational Background
Not only did he attend the prestigious Deerfield Academy in his formative years, but he also went to Georgetown Law, per Page Six.
