A recently published book makes the controversial assertion that the renowned Greek tycoon Aristotle Onassis was bisexual and mistreated his wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" Kennedy Onassis.
The book, titled "Ask Not: The Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed" by Maureen Callahan, explores claims that Onassis engaged in same-sex relationships and treated his wife in a degrading manner.
Allegations of Onassis' Bisexuality
The book references rumors that after the death of his son Alexander in a 1973 plane crash, Onassis sought solace by sleeping with young Italian men, sometimes becoming violent towards them.
It also claims that Onassis spoke openly about a past same-sex relationship he had with an older Turkish lieutenant, which allegedly helped secure his father's freedom and recover some of his family's lost holdings in Smyrna.
Mistreatment of Jackie Kennedy Onassis
The book further alleges that Onassis treated his wife Jackie as a "prostitute," making her engage in sexual acts with him in semi-public locations, such as on his private plane behind a curtain, on a boat tethered to his yacht, and in his bedroom with the door open.
Onassis and Jackie's Controversial Marriage
Aristotle Onassis famously married Jacqueline Kennedy, the widow of President John F. Kennedy, in 1968 - five years after JFK's assassination. The Greek shipping magnate, who was one of the wealthiest men in the world at the time, was 62 years old, while the former First Lady was 39. Their relationship was met with significant public scrutiny and condemnation.
After Onassis' death in 1975, Jackie Onassis inherited $25 million from his estate. She went on to work as a book editor and passed away from cancer in her Manhattan apartment in 1994 at the age of 64, surrounded by her children.
Allegations of Bisexuality Surrounding President Kennedy
The book also delves into rumors about the sexuality of Jackie's first husband, President John F. Kennedy. It claims that despite his Catholic upbringing, Kennedy had a close, platonic friendship with his friend Kirk LeMoyne "Lem" Billings that may have included sexual activities, with Kennedy reportedly being the "receiver" in their encounters.
The book also makes controversial claims about Kennedy's sexual performance, alleging that he was "terrible in bed" and "never lasted more than three minutes" during intercourse, which led to the dissatisfaction of the women he slept with, including his own wife, Jackie.
