Although Rachel Weisz and Katie Holmes will both be playing Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis in two different projects, Weisz says don’t expect a rivalry to develop between the two stars.
“She’s a fantastic actress,” Weisz, referring to Holmes, told PEOPLE at Thursday’s NYDG’s Rx Haiti benefit in New York. “She will be fabulous.“With the possibility of critics comparing and contrasting their performances, Weisz insists, “It’s not a competition. I’m surprised more people haven’t played her thus far. It seems strange there hasn’t been many versions. But it’s great she has the opportunity to play her as well.”
The 2006 Oscar winner (for The Constant Gardener), 40, will star in the big-screen drama to be directed by husband Darren Aronofsky that chronicles the days immediately following President John F. Kennedy’s 1963 assassination. Meanwhile, Holmes, 31, will star in the History Channel’s eight-hour miniseries, The Kennedys, costarring Greg Kinnear and due to premiere next year.
Will Weisz watch Holmes’s take on Jackie? “For sure!” she says.
Very nice words from Rachel Weisz. Rachel and Katie should get together dressed in Jackie Kennedy for a photo shoot.
Katie is also on the 10 Greatest Hair Makeovers Ever in Allure magazine. Many thanks Vania….looking forward to all these projects by Katie. I haven’t seen any of them yet.
Thanks Mosely..
have you the scan of that magazine?
I’d like to put it in our gallery…
Hi. Does anyone know if they are set to shoot any scenes in Rhode Island?? Jackie and John got married at Hammersmith Farm in Newport. I’ve been there myself and saw a lot of the history on their wedding. What a beautiful place… I’ve also seen the Jackie O collection on display in Washington, D.C. She is quite a fashionista with Oleg Cassini and all the couture gowns. I can’t wait to see Katie pull this off. She does look like her.
Take care:)
Hi don’t know Kiki..If I found some news you can read them here on the site… 
@mosely thanks 