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Paul Anthony Kelly is a Canadian model and actor, known for his compelling portrayal of John F. Kennedy Jr. in the miniseries 'Love Story.'
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Request A ShowPaul Anthony Kelly worked as a model for the popular menswear brand Bonobos.
Paul Anthony Kelly modeled for Brooks Brothers during his career as an e-commerce model, appearing in their catalogs.
Paul Anthony Kelly worked as a model for Rhone Apparel, a brand specializing in men's activewear.
Paul Anthony Kelly walked runways for Vivienne Westwood, a prominent fashion designer, showcasing his work as an international model.
Paul Anthony Kelly was a model for the American menswear brand John Varvatos.
Paul Anthony Kelly modeled for Loro Piana, an Italian luxury brand specializing in high-end ready-to-wear.
Paul Anthony Kelly worked as a model for Perry Ellis, an American fashion design company.
Paul Anthony Kelly modeled in catalogs for Eddie Bauer, an American outdoor clothing and gear retailer.
Paul Anthony Kelly signed a contract with Ford Models, a renowned international modeling agency, early in his career.
Paul Anthony Kelly signed with the agency Innovative Artists in New York City, during his pursuit of acting roles while continuing his modeling career.
Paul Anthony Kelly participated in the #THRRoundtable, reflecting on career setbacks and his role in 'Love Story'.
Paul Anthony Kelly was featured in an article by Backstage, discussing his role in 'Love Story' and portraying John F. Kennedy Jr.
Paul Anthony Kelly was interviewed by Man About Town about his process of becoming John F. Kennedy Jr. for Ryan Murphy's 'Love Story'.
Paul Anthony Kelly was featured in GQ Magazine, discussing how he prepared for and landed the pivotal role of John F. Kennedy Jr. in 'Love Story'.
Paul Anthony Kelly was born on October 1, 1988, in Port McNicoll, Ontario, Canada, the eldest of four children. His career began in modeling after being discovered at American Apparel in Toronto, leading to a contract with Ford Models. He then relocated to New York City, continuing his modeling career while also pursuing acting, signing with Innovative Artists. For nearly two decades, Kelly maintained a successful modeling career, working with notable brands such as Rhone Apparel, Vivienne Westwood, Bonobos, John Varvatos, Loro Piana, Perry Ellis, and Brooks Brothers. Despite this, dedicated acting roles remained elusive for many years.
Kelly’s persistence in acting culminated in a significant breakthrough when he was cast as John F. Kennedy Jr. in the FX miniseries ‘Love Story’ shortly before filming commenced in 2025. This role marked his first major acting credit, following a minor role as a ‘Photo Model’ in the Canadian drama ‘Body Language’ in 2010 and an unreleased project, ‘The Venery of Samantha Bird.’ His portrayal of JFK Jr., achieved after extensive preparation including dialect and acting coaching, as well as studying Kennedy’s life, garnered critical attention and established him as a prominent new talent in acting.
His career progression accelerated further with the announcement in June 2026 that he would star in ‘The Housemaid’s Secret’ alongside Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst, a film debuting in 2027. He also joined the cast of ‘American Horror Story’ in 2026. Kelly’s performance in ‘Love Story’ earned him a Breakout Award at the Newport Beach TV Fest in 2026, recognizing his impactful transition from modeling to a lead acting role. Married to Syd Widziszewski since May 2023, they have one child and reside in Portland, Oregon. Kelly became a permanent resident of the United States in 2025.
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