Caroline Kennedy honors her daughter Tatiana at the 2026 Profile in Courage Awards

Caroline Kennedy delivered an emotional tribute to her late daughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, marking her first public remarks since Tatiana's passing. Speaking at the 2026 John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Awards ceremony in Boston, Kennedy grew visibly choked up while remembering her daughter's beautiful but far too short life. Tatiana, an environmental journalist who served on the library's board, passed away from leukemia at the age of 35.

During the ceremony, Caroline emphasized the family values of giving back and making a meaningful contribution to society, which Tatiana embodied. The annual event honors individuals who uphold President Kennedy's legacy of public service and bravery. This year's Profile in Courage Awards recognized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell for maintaining political independence, alongside the citizens of the Twin Cities, Minnesota, for standing up to protect their immigrant neighbors.