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Take a look at the glitzy yacht once owned by Jackie O that's been the scene of huge celebrity parties, has 17 cabins, and can now be rented for $100,000 a day

• The 325-foot yacht formerly owned by Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis can now be rented for $100,000 per day, CNN and Robb Report recently reported.
• The couple frequently hosted famous guests aboard their ship, including Hollywood stars Elizabeth Taylor and Marilyn Monroe .
• Named the Christina O after Aristotle Onassis' daughter, the ship remains one of the only luxury yachts to accommodate a large number of passengers.

Jackie O's yacht can now be yours for a day — if you have $100,000 to drop on it, that is.

According to recent reports from CNN and Robb Report , interested parties can now rent the Christina O, the legendary superyacht that was formerly owned by millionaire shipping mogul Aristotle Onassis and former First Lady Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis .

With new updates made in 2015 and 2018 , Valef Yachts is now chartering the ship for € 90,000 , ($100,000) per day for the upcoming peak summer months and €80,000 ($90,000) during the low season. Rental also comes with additional fees and deposits for food, fuel, and other amenities.

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After Onassis' death in 1975 , his daughter — whom the yacht is named after — donated the vessel to the Greek government. The vessel, under the name the Argo, remained in government hands until the late 1990s, when a family friend purchased the ship at an auction, restored it to premium condition, and renamed it the Christina O to honor its history.

The Telegraph reported the ship was "once the most exclusive bar in the world," as the rich and famous gathered there by invitation only. Keep reading for a look inside the Christina O from the stateroom lounges to the outdoor Jacuzzi deck.

Originally a convoy escort called the Stormont, shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis purchased the yacht in 1954.

Onassis purchased the ship for just $34,000 , its scrap value. He then spent $4 million refurbishing the 325-foot vessel and named it the Christina after his daughter.

Until his death in 1975, the Christina served as both Onassis' residence and headquarters.

Onassis made his fortune in the shipping business, eventually owning one of the world's largest fleets . However, the Christina luxury yacht was considered his flagship vessel, as it served as both his office headquarters and as his "floating mansion."

Both Aristotle and Jackie frequently used the ship to entertain an impressive list of guests.

Aristotle and Jackie Onassis married in 1968, a wedding that shocked many fans still mourning the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. 

This list included Hollywood stars such as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.

In addition to celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Marilyn Monroe, and Frank Sinatra , who graced the Christina during the 1970s, politicians such as Sir Winston Churchill and royalty such as Princess Grace of Monaco visited as well.

After Onassis' death, his daughter Christina donated the ship to the Greek government.

Onassis' friend John Paul Papanicolaou bought the vessel at an auction in 1998 .

He spent $50 million restoring the yacht to its former glory and renamed it the Christina O to honor its origins and family history.

Under its new name the Christina O, the vessel remains one of the only ships that can accommodate a large number of passengers.

It is one of the only superyachts capable of accommodating up to 34 guests overnight — and that's in addition to 38 crew members.

Guests have access to a variety of water toys that are included in the rental price.

Among the water toys included in the rental price of the Christina O are a hoverboard, water skis, and snorkel gear .

But the yacht comes with a serious price tag: Valef Yachts is currently chartering the yacht for € 90,000 , ($100,000) per day for July and August €80,000 ($90,000) during the low season, plus additional fees.

The yacht also boasts several additional watercraft.

The Christina O comes with several personal boats capable of carrying eight guests each, along with several tenders — smaller boats that serve as support to a large vessel , especially when docking is inconvenient or impossible.

When it comes to the yacht's interior, an immaculate spiral staircase leads up to the boat's suites.

The vessel is complete with 17 cabins .

All rooms are equipped with an en suite shower , along with televisions and stereo systems. All but two cabins are convertible from twin to double beds .

The master suite opens up to a private sitting area complete with library shelving.

The yacht has two lounges: the Lapis Lounge and the Callas Lounge.

The Callas Lounge is named after opera singer Marie Callas , with whom Aristotle Onassis had an affair . The pair began a relationship while they were both married. After divorcing their spouses, the relationship continued for several years until Onassis married Jackie Kennedy.

It also features a grand piano and an area for guests to enjoy drinks.

And then, there's the iconic Ari's Bar.

The bar, named after the late owner, remains well-preserved with its original orca teeth hooks and whale skin stools.

The bar top is made from a sunken Spanish galleon , while the footrests are engraved with scenes from epics "The Iliad" and "The Odyssey."

The yacht also features a gym space.

The gym is equipped with treadmills , elliptical bikes, and a free weights.

Along with two massage rooms, the Christina O has a beauty room.

Massage therapists and additional staff help are included in the cost of renting the boat.

In recent years, the yacht has seen several notable updates.

In 2018, the ship was re-fitted with a new cinema.

Several other upgrades were made in 2018, including new paint, a new swim platform, and updates to the Jacuzzi Deck.

Outside on the deck, guests can enjoy the sunshine.

The outdoor dining table on the Jacuzzi Deck seats eight guests. Lounge chairs are spread across the extensive sunbathing decks.

The mosaic pool doubles as a dance floor space when covered.

"The mosaic pool that converts into a dance floor and the famous bar evoke another era and absolute glamour," a PR representative for Valef Yachts told Business Insider.

Additional dining space on the ship means there's room for many guests.

While the dining room seats 40 , staff can also rearrange the deck furniture for larger gatherings. The Christina O is capable of carrying up to 157 guests while cruising and up to 250 guests while docked .

The ship is specifically outfitted to host large parties.

Today, the Christina O remains one of the few superyachts capable of accommodating up to 34 guests across 17 cabins.

Most yachts — even oversized vessels — rarely accommodate more than 12 people .

On top of that, the yacht can accommodate hundreds for daytime cruising or evening events, such as weddings and private parties.

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You Can Now Rent Jackie and Aristotle Onassis’s Former Yacht for $90,000 a Day

The greek shipping magnate's legendary yacht, which once hosted a-list stars, is now available to charter., max berlinger, max berlinger's most recent stories.

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In 1954, Greek shipping magnate Aristotle Onassis bought a Canadian convoy escort and spent $4 million refurbishing it to his specifications, transforming it into a luxurious vessel fit for a man who made his fortune as the owner of fleets of ships. The yacht, christened the Christina O after his daughter, was a floating palace. Indeed, during the decades that he owned it, the ship became his de facto residence, headquarters, and vacation home, until his death in 1975.

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The ship was donated by his daughter (now deceased) to the Greek government in 1978 and acquired by a family friend in 1998 who then restored it (additional updates were made in 2015 and 2018). Today, the yacht and a slice of history and glamor that can be yours for the taking—or, more accurately, the renting—for a little under $100,000 a day.

The Christina O at sea.  Stef Bravin

Valef Yachts is now offering up charters of the luxurious vessel that hosted Jacqueline Kennedy, later to become Onassis’s wife, and a roster of glittering, high-profile A-listers like Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra, and Princess Grace of Monaco. A one-night charter on the yacht will cost you €80,000 (or around $90,000) except during the high season (July and August) when that number jumps up to €90,000 (or $101,000).

Aristotle Onassis hosting guests, including Jacqueline Kennedy, on his yacht.  Uncredited/AP/Shutterstock

Of course for that price, this is one supremely luxurious cruise that comes equipped with everything you could imagine and a few things you can’t. The ship itself has been thoughtfully restored, and can accommodate up to 34 people in 17 cabins (but can host 250 for a party or event). It comes with a crew 38 strong, and it features a salt water swimming pool, jacuzzi, library, a fitness lounge (with therapists included), two massage rooms and a beauty parlor, a dance floor, a central atrium, and a bar.

Of course, as one astute legend pointed out, the yacht’s vast amenities were not even its most intoxicating quality:

“I don’t think there is a man or woman on earth who would not be seduced by the pure narcissism shamelessly flaunted on this boat,” Richard Burton famously said. “I have found that to be so.”

Now it’s your turn. 

Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor on the Christina O. in 1975.  Harry Fox/Shutterstock

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Jackie Onassis' superyacht, 99m Christina O, available to charter at a reduced rate

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By Katia Damborsky   29 March 2019

Explore Mediterranean hotspots such as the South of France and the Italian Riviera at a reduced rate on board one of the most famous yachts in the global charter fleet: the 99m/325ft superyacht ‘Christina O’ .

It may be many years since Christina O played host to the likes of Marilyn Monroe, Frank Sinatra and Grace Kelly, but the superyacht still retains all of her Old-World glamour and allure.

Owned by Aristotle and Jackie Onassis (formerly Kennedy), the superyacht promises a yachting vacation in the lap of luxury, as well as allowing you to get closer to a slice of rich and fascinating American history.

Perfectly complementing the glittering cruising grounds of St Tropez and Capri , Christina O is offering an excellent  20% charter rate reduction in the West Mediterranean region throughout May and June.

Launched in 1943 from Canadian Vickers, the motor yacht provides accommodation for an incredible 34 guests in 17 staterooms, including the now-famous ‘Onassis Suite’.

Her interiors share the same timeless elegance as the White House during the Jackie Kennedy era, with infusions of Royal Blue offset by crisp cream, richly polished woods and plush upholstery. Sophisticated and warm, guests will feel both comfortable and impressed by Christina O’s social living spaces.

The piano lounge and bar is sure to prove popular for charter guests looking to enjoy dignified soirees at sea. Meanwhile, a dining room flanked by pillars and gold-gilded oil paintings provides the most beguiling setting for formal meals, and a pair of Michelin-starred chefs will create bespoke menus to satisfy every member of the charter party.

Stepping outside onto the main deck aft, the pool is one of the superyacht’s most enviable features. Its depth alone is an impressive feat, but it also features bronze edges, a mosaic-tiled floor, and the capacity to transform into a dancefloor or entertaining area.

Crowning the yacht, the sundeck volunteers a spa pool and selection of lounging areas for making the most out of the Mediterranean's blissful weather. It is situated in close proximity to a bar, for all-day refreshment.

Her interiors share the same timeless elegance as the White House during the Jackie Kennedy era.

After a long day at sea, guests can take advantage of an indulgent Six Senses Spa, which is complete with a beauty room for the ultimate pampering experience. Families will be pleased to find the motor yacht is equipped with a children’s playroom, ensuring the adults can steal a quiet moment while on charter.

A stellar platform for private yacht charters , Christina O is expected to make an appearance at a number of events in the Mediterranean this year; from the F1 Monaco Grand Prix to the Cannes Film Festival .

In order to learn more about this special offer on M/Y CHRISTINA O, please get in touch with your preferred yacht charter broker .

Alternatively, view all superyachts for charter in the Mediterranean .

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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis's Extraordinary Life in Photos

We're taking a look back on the life of an American icon.

Now, as we remember the 60th anniversary of JFK's assassination, we're taking a look back on the remarkable life of Jaqueline Kennedy Onassis.

A young Jaqueline Kennedy (née Bouvier), leading a pony at a Southampton horse show.

Jackie, the daughter of a wealthy New York Stock Broker, at 18 posing for Vogue magazine.

Jaqueline and her sister Lee are photographed after returning from studying in Europe.

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Jackie and her fiancée, John F. Kennedy, play tennis at his family's home in Hyannis Port, MA.

John and Jackie Kennedy at their wedding in Newport, Rhode Island.

Jackie wears her ivory silk wedding gown with a portrait neckline and a ruffled bouffant skirt, which was designed by custom New York City dressmaker Ann Lowe.

JFK says goodbye to Jackie as she leaves their Washington D.C. townhouse to attend classes at the Georgetown University Foreign Service School. The newlyweds relocated to the nation's capitol for John's term as senator.

Jackie poses with her sister, Lee.

Five Kennedy women—Jackie, Patricia Lawford, Ethel Kennedy, Eunice Shriver, and Jean Kennedy—attend a party.

JFK and Jackie relax at home with their first child, Caroline.

Jackie Kennedy at the April in Paris ball in New York City.

Jackie and her husband wave to crowds in Massachusetts during the beginning of his presidential campaign.

Jackie, dressed for summer in a gingham print dress and pearls, relaxes with husband JFK and daughter Caroline.

Jackie hosts reporters and editors for an interview over high tea at their Georgetown home during JFK's campaign in 1960.

Jackie on the campaign trail for her husband Jack's presidential run.

Jackie scrapbooks newspaper clippings with her young daughter, Caroline, while her husband is on the presidential campaign trail.

Jackie joins her husband on-stage in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts the day after he was announced as the President-elect. The future First Lady was nine months pregnant with their son, John F. Kennedy Jr.

Jackie with her newborn son, John F. Kennedy Jr., at his christening in Georgetown.

Jackie Kennedy stands along side her husband at his inauguration.

On the evening of President Kennedy's inauguration, he and Jacqueline Kennedy arrive at the inaugural ball at the National Guard Armory in Washington D.C.

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Jackie Kennedy Would Have Turned 91 Today — Here's Where She Spent Her Summers

Celebrate the fascinating life of Jackie Kennedy by visiting her favorite summer spots — which may just be a drive away.

Editor's Note: Travel might be complicated right now, but use our inspirational trip ideas to plan ahead for your next bucket list adventure.

Jackie Kennedy may have been known for captivating the world as both a fashion and cultural icon, but when it comes to travel, it's easier to follow in her footsteps than one might think. The places the former first lady chose to spend her summers don't even require a passport.

Despite the swarm of press and fans vying to get a glimpse of Jackie and her famous family, she was a private person and enjoyed time with loved ones at their secluded estates — although she was known to occasionally step out to restaurants around New York City, Newport, and Boston.

Born into a wealthy family as Jacqueline Bouvier, she grew up in multiple homes throughout the Northeast. Her reach only expanded when she married then-Massachusetts Sen. John F. Kennedy.

In honor of what would be her 91st birthday, here are the locations where Jackie spent many of her life's milestones.

The Hamptons, New York

Born in Southampton, NY, in 1929, Jackie Bouvier grew to love horseback riding and rode competitively at a young age. She would spend summers at her family's Southampton estate, named Lasata, which was owned by her grandfather and has been sold numerous times over the years, according to real estate site Curbed.

According to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum , the family split their time between New York City, East Hampton, and Southampton.

Hamptons.com reported that the young equestrian would often ride her horse on Majors Path Road and Further Lane in Southampton and competed (and won) at Madison Square Garden in New York City. She also participated in competitions all throughout Long Island, NY.

Jackie's early education took place in New York City, but throughout the years she also went to school in Connecticut and Maryland. She attended Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY, and spent her junior year in France before coming home and finishing college in Washington, D.C.

After her parents' divorce in 1940, she also spent time in Virginia with her father, John "Jack" Bouvier.

Newport, Rhode Island

Jackie married Senator Kennedy at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church in Newport, RI on Sept. 12, 1953.

Paying tribute to the famed couple, the church holds a standing exhibit , “Return to Camelot: The Kennedy Wedding Remembered,” which consists of video footage and a live musical performance that was played at their ceremony and their reception. The exhibit is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Their reception was held at another one of Jackie's childhood homes, Hammersmith Farm in Newport, where her family lived after her mother remarried the heir to Standard Oil, Hugh D. Auchincloss, in 1942.

According to the Kennedys' daily schedules, archived by the JFK Library, the couple attended the church at St. Mary's and would spend time at Hammersmith Farm with their children, Caroline and John Jr., while living in the White House. Schedules show that the family would also spend time at Bailey's Beach in Newport, a private beach that is still frequented today.

Archives show that the president and first lady would play golf at the Newport Country Club, which is also still in existence.

Hyannis Port, Massachusetts

Before and after JFK became president in 1960, Jackie spent her summers in Hyannis Port, MA, at her in-laws' compound. Although she wasn’t one to be spotted around town, the mother of two spent her time painting, reading, water skiing, and cruising on their boat, The Marlin.

Every Friday during the summer the president would fly up from Washington D.C. to Otis Air Force Base and then helicopter or be driven to the compound where Jackie would be waiting.

"Once the president arrived from Washington for weekends in Hyannis Port, she was the first one to greet him, [and would be] so happy to see him," founder of the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, Rebecca Pierce-Merrick, told Travel + Leisure.

We're told residents of the village on Cape Cod were "thrilled" that the president and his family spent their summers in Hyannis Port and would line the streets whenever there was buzz that JFK was stepping off their premises.

"It was a big deal every time the president was around," Pierce-Merrick told T+L. "Not just press, but local residents who really just were thrilled that the president of the United States spent so much time in Hyannis Port, which he always considered his real home."

However, Jackie didn't love the fanfare and kept her activities limited to the compound.

"She did lots of things there," Pierce-Merrick said. "She was a fantastic water skier, she loved doing slalom water skiing out on the ocean, and she was always looking for someone who wanted to water ski with her and occasionally, people who were not really that good at it, would say — just because it was Jackie — ‘Oh sure I’ll go with you.' She was very athletic, things like that she loved."

Pierce-Merrick also told T+L that JFK would take his kids and their many cousins to Four Seas ice cream and candy store, which still sells treats today.

"He still had his suit on and he’d say, 'OK kids, let's go for penny candy,' and as many kids that could [would] climb on the golf cart [and] go, but Jackie would stay home."

After JFK was assassinated in November of 1963, Jackie only spent one more summer there before moving on to New York City. She remarried in 1968, to shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis, earning the nickname Jackie O. They wed on a yacht in Greece.

The Kennedy compound is not open to visitors as members of the family still spend time there, but history buffs can visit the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum (which is currently open with health precautions in place due to COVID-19) , or the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Veterans Memorial Park. Visitors who may be looking to channel Jackie's adventurous side can rent a boat for a day and test out their own water skiing skills.

Caroline also got married in Hyannis Port on July 19, 1986, at Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church to Edwin Schlossberg.

Later in life, Jackie owned an estate, named Red Gate Farm, on nearby Martha's Vineyard that hit the market for $65 million, according to Christie's Real Estate.

New York City

Jackie spent her remaining years living in New York City on Manhattan's Upper East Side.

Continuing to lead her life in a private way, she left her mark on iconic attractions around the city, including Grand Central Terminal. She led the initiative to save the historic transportation hub from destruction and then have it renovated. The 42nd Street entrance of the terminal was named The Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Foyer in 2014.

And although Jackie's travels, which spanned from Europe to India , are awe-inspiring, she knew there was no place like New York.

"Going back to our childhood days, she always loved New York and everything about it — the museums, the parks, the people," Nancy Tuckerman, Jackie's lifelong friend and White House secretary told The New York Times in 1994. "She was always drawn back to New York."

She continued to keep a low profile later in life — despite photographers managing to snap the socialite once in a while — but we're told she did manage to go visit the now-shuttered but still iconic eatery Serendipity 3 and enjoy their signature frozen hot chocolate. She also enjoyed Broadway and ballet.

Jackie spent time jogging and bike riding in Central Park, which is now home to the Jackie Kennedy Onassis Reservoir. Built in the 19th century, it was named for her after she died and is a popular jogging spot today.

Jackie passed away on May 19, 1994, at her Fifth Avenue apartment after a battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma.

She is buried next to John F. Kennedy at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, which is currently only open to family pass holders due to the coronavirus.

"She was a very elegant, quiet woman," Pierce-Merrick told T+L. "There will never be another Jackie, she really was quite extraordinary, and an amazing first lady."

Christine Burroni is Travel + Leisure’s Digital News Editor. Find her keeping up with just about everything on Twitter or see what she’s up to in NYC or on her latest trip on Instagram.

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In the world of the uber-wealthy, the name Christina Onassis is synonymous with both opulence and sorrow. Better known as the step-daughter of former First Lady Jackie Kennedy, she lived a life defined by immense riches, yet was burdened by the weight of tragedy that seemed to follow her every step. Here are 11 details about the poignant and tragic journey of Onassis, a woman whose life in the lap of luxury was marked by profound sadness and heartache. Read on to learn more.

An unwanted child

Christina was born on December 11, 1950, into the incredibly rich Onassis family. Her father, Aristotle, had made the family fortune as an international shipping magnate. In 1946, he married Athina Livanos, with whom he had his first child, Alexander. Supposedly, the couple didn't want to have any more children , as they thought it would make company inheritance tricky.

They went so far as to abort two pregnancies after Alexander, to ensure he remained an only child. That all changed when Athina became pregnant with Christina. Not wanting to risk her health, Athina refused to have another abortion, even when Aristotle allegedly tried to beat her into submission.

Christina's father didn't want her, and her mother resented how much she looked like her father.

Life with selective mutism

Aristotle Onassis eventually came to love his daughter and enjoyed having her around. Despite this, he was frequently away running his growing billion-dollar business. Athina was also distanced from her children. She frequently felt like she wasn't a good mother and left the raising of Christina and Alexander primarily to the family's servants.

Between both parents, the children received scant affection. As a result, Christina simply stopped talking at the age of five. This solved the problem of attention, as suddenly there was significant interest from both of her parents as to why this happened and how to solve it. She was taken to a treatment center in Zürich, and it was determined that she had selective mutism.

Eventually, she outgrew it and said later in life that she didn't remember it at all.

Manipulative parents

Christina Onassis' parents didn't always ignore her, especially when it came to building their shipping empire. There were many occasions where she was used by both mother and father to try and grow their business.

According to the book, Heiress: The Story of Christina Onassis , Athina supposedly wanted to arrange a marriage between her daughter and Philippe Niarchos, Christina's first cousin and heir to a close shipping rival. Shockingly, the pair gave it a shot, but ultimately decided that a union wasn't going to happen.

Aristotle tried to arrange a different marriage many years later, this time to Peter Goulandris. Unsurprisingly, he was also an heir to a shipping company that Christina's father wanted to make part of his dynasty. Athina helped try and pressure her daughter into the union, despite her repeated rejection of the idea.

Aristotle was persistent, and the idea only dropped because he died. However, he did make Christina promise on his deathbed that she would marry Peter.

An evil stepmother?

Tensions between the Onassis parents never really dissipated, and they ended up getting a divorce when Christina was eight, after Aristotle had a very public affair with opera singer Maria Callas.

Despite Athina also engaging in extramarital relations, Christina saw her father's mistress as the reason why their family wasn't getting back together. This likely contributed to her intense dislike of his new wife, none other than Jackie Kennedy . The pair married roughly five years after John F. Kennedy 's assassination .

Even though Christina had years to get used to their marriage, she never did. She allegedly cried - not tears of joy - all the way through their wedding! On one occasion, she called Kennedy "my father's unfortunate obsession." It's said that part of the reason why she didn't like Kennedy was because she didn't trust her, perhaps due to the vast age difference between the former first lady and Aristotle.

A period of immense loss

While a new stepmother might not be the most tragic thing to happen to Christina Onassis, the period that followed certainly was.

Within 29 months, she lost all the members of her immediate family. Alexander, at only 24 years old, was the first to die while training a new pilot in his personal plane over Athens. Her mother followed next in 1974 after overdosing, leaving Christina her entire $77 million estate.

In March 1975, Aristotle was the final one to die. His health had gradually declined since Alexander's death, as he believed it was caused by foul play. In those years, he had also been preparing Christina to take over his company, which she did successfully after she was the only surviving Onassis.

She inherited $500 million from her father - 55 percent of his savings. She decided to donate the portion from his American endeavors to the American Hospital of Paris.

Murderer in the family

Just as Aristotle believed Alexander was murdered, Christina Onassis believed Athina had been. After the Onassis' divorce, her mother remarried Stavros Niarchos, the widower who'd been married to her sister, Eugenie Livanos. Although he was family, he was also one of the rivals of their shipping dynasty.

Before Alexander and Aristotle died, they agreed with Christina that he'd likely killed Eugenie. Athina evidently disagreed.

Her death only added fuel to the fire for Christina, who sought an autopsy on her mother's body and went to the press with her suspicions. Stavros was extremely unhappy about these accusations and retaliated by releasing information about Christina and her struggles with depression to the press. He went one step further, saying it was stress over Christina which caused Athina's death.

Struggles with extreme depression

Stavros Niarchos wasn't making it up when he claimed Christina Onassis had tried to end her life. She struggled with depression, only receiving a formal diagnosis in her 30s. Many times, she'd made attempts on her own life by overdosing on pills. The first instance was when she found out that her mother was going to marry Stavros, despite Christina's suspicion that he'd murdered her aunt.

A second incident occurred during her period of courting Peter Goulandris, the man her father wanted her to marry. According to All the Pain Money Can Buy : The Life of Christina Onassis , the final episode allegedly happened right after her father's death, an extremely trying period for her. She was in the hospital during his final hours and somehow managed to steal some surgeon's tools . Hospital staff stopped her from drastically injuring her wrists when they caught her in the act.

Four unhappy marriages

Aside from depression, one of the most prevalent themes in Christina Onassis' existence was her disastrous love life. She was married four times, none of them ending with happiness, as she generally believed they just wanted her money. Moreso, her family was more than happy to meddle in her affairs.

Her first husband, Joseph Bolker, was the target of a smear campaign started by none other than Aristotle because he didn't like the pair's age difference or that Bolker was Jewish. Her second husband, Alexander Andreadis, seemed ideal as a fellow shipping magnate. What the family didn't know until after they were married was that his company was going under. He tried to prevent this by asking for $20 million from Christina. Needless to say, their marriage didn't last long.

Her final husband, Thierry Roussel, was no better, as he had an affair. However, the most interesting of these men was her third husband, Sergei Kauzov.

Her KGB husband

Sergei Kauzov was involved in the Russian shipping industry, although nothing as grand as the Onassis' business. There were some things about him that didn't line up, namely that his lavish lifestyle wasn't sustainable based on his earnings. Suspicions arose that he was actually a KGB agent who married Christina in a bid to get information out of her.

There was never any evidence that this was true, and many spoke out against the idea in later years. Nonetheless, their marriage was destined to end in failure like the rest of them. Christina lived in Moscow with Sergei, which she found incredibly boring. After a period of time, the spark was gone from their relationship, and she lost feelings for him. They divorced less than two years later.

Unrequited love

Perhaps part of Christina Onassis' curse with love came from the fact she was never able to capture the man she really wanted to be with. She became obsessed with the heir to the Mercedes Benz fortune, Mick Flick, although he had no interest in her.

She tried to date him many times over the years, but he always turned her down. This didn't put her off. Instead, Christina tried to make herself more appealing to him. On one occasion, she dyed her dark hair blonde, as she found out that he preferred women with light hair. None of her ploys worked.

Tragically, Christina Onassis' life came to an end when she was only 37 years old, on November 19, 1988. With what appeared to be tragedy after tragedy, she'd been dubbed "poor little rich girl" by the press.

Given her state of well-being and the suddenness of her death, a full investigation was conducted, but there was no evidence of murder, overdose, or self-harm.

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Christina Onassis was buried alongside her brother and father in the family plot on the island of Skorpios, Greece. Her entire $250 million fortune was left to her daughter, Athina, who was born during her final marriage.

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John F. Kennedy Jr. had a tempestuous, on-again off-again relationship with “Splash” star Daryl Hannah that came to an end after the death of his mother, Jackie Onassis, in 1994 — and the death of Hannah’s dog.

The two first met on the Caribbean island of St. Martin when they were teenagers and were reintroduced in 1989 by Hannah’s politically-connected stepfather, businessman Jerrold Wexler.

Kennedy was dating Christina Haag and the “Steel Magnolias” actress was in a longterm relationship with singer Jackson Browne when they first began seeing each other, according to the newly released “ JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biography .”

The book says that Kennedy and Hannah’s relationship was volatile.

In the book, one friend of Kennedy remembers the political scion complaining in 1993 that he was fighting with Hannah because “she’s not getting along with my mother, and so I’m living in the basement of one of my friend’s places now.”

Another friend described the “Kill Bill” actress as a “sweetheart” but “needy” — a quality that Kennedy “wasn’t great” at dealing with.

Yet another pal says that the couple lacked a “spark. You never saw them look each other in the eye, you know, lovingly. Ultimately, they didn’t see eye to eye on much.”

In May 1994, Hannah held a funeral in Los Angeles for her dog, whose death had been Kennedy’s fault. He had been walking the animal in Central Park when it got loose and was hit by a car.

“It was a freak accident and John was obviously very upset about it,” according to the book.

Kennedy was tasked with transporting the dog’s ashes to LA and used a box “that Daryl didn’t approve of — I think she wanted something gold,” a friend says in the book.

While JFK Jr. was on the West Coast, his mother Jackie — who had been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma five months before — took a dramatic turn for the worse in New York City and died days later.

“He was deeply resentful that Daryl dragged him out there to attend a funeral for her dog when his mother was dying of cancer,” a friend recalls.

Carole Radziwill, who was married to JFK Jr.’s cousin Anthony Radziwill, had a meal with Kennedy that Sunday night and says that he was furious he had been forced to spend the weekend attending a canine funeral.

“John felt [Daryl] was punishing him by insisting he fly to LA that weekend,” the former Real Housewife recalls. “It was just a terrible time and a bad omen.”

They broke up soon after and Kennedy began dating Carolyn Bessette, who he married in 1996.

Hannah, now 63, married rocker Neil Young in 2018.

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