Maybe it’s because he’s British and grew up in Bristol.
“But, no, I didn’t really know about the Swans.
People all around me started talking about them, so everyone else seemed to know them.”
Tom Hollander as Truman Capote in ‘Feud: Capote Vs. the Swans’, Truman Capote.Pari Dukovic/FX; John Downing/Express/Getty
He decided to write about the lives of New York high society, including some of his closest friends.
Scandalous affairs, alleged murders, that kind of thing.
She stars as Barbara Paley, nicknamed Babe, who was considered Truman’s favorite Swan.
Naomi Watts as Babe Paley, Babe Paley.Pari Dukovic/FX; Tony Palmieri/WWD/Penske Media via Getty
She leftVoguewhen she married William S. Paley.
(Treat Williams plays Paley onFeud.)
A car accident damaged Paley’s teeth and face, though she adopted veneers and underwent plastic surgery.
Diane Lane as Slim Keith, Slim Keith.Pari Dukovic/FX; Bettmann
Why did Truman gravitate toward Babe so much?
“They’re both very invested in survival in society while being seen.
They’re both profoundly lonely people.
Chloe Sevigny a C.Z. Guest, C.Z. Guest.Pari Dukovic/FX; Slim Aarons/Hulton Archive/Getty
She wasthatlevel of glitterati.
Chloe Sevigny as C.Z.
Radziwill eventually became a princess, having married Polish royal Stanisaw Albrecht Radziwi.
Demi Moore as Ann Woodward, Ann Woodward.Pari Dukovic/FX; Bettmann
Radziwill had a falling out with Capote prior to theEsquirepiece, however.
The critics were not kind to Radziwill, and she never acted again.
Then came the libel lawsuit filed against Capote by Gore Vidal.
Calista Flockhart as Lee Radziwill, Lee Radziwill.Pari Dukovic/FX; Reg Burkett/Express/Getty
Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson
Pari Dukovic/FX; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
Breakfast at Tiffany’smeetsThe Breakfast Club.
Capote eventually died in Carson’s home, having lived there with her in his last days.
The first two episodes ofFeud: Capote Vs. the Swanspremiere on FX Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson, Joanne Carson.Pari Dukovic/FX; Michael Ochs Archives/Getty
They will then stream on Hulu the next day.
