Sarah Pidgeon’s Role in Love Story Led to Psoriasis Outbreak Due to Heat Rash Sarah Pidgeon, 29, revealed in a recent interview that her portrayal of Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story resulted in a severe psoriasis outbreak. The actress described the incident as a "style mishap" that occurred while filming the FX series, which is set in Hyannis, Massachusetts. Pidgeon recounted how the intense heat during production caused her to develop a heat rash, which later evolved into psoriasis, affecting multiple areas of her body. “I got a heat rash because it was like 90 degrees outside, and then that turned into psoriasis all over my body,” she explained. The condition, which she described as coming in waves, left her with symptoms on her chest, tummy, and other areas. Pidgeon noted that the psoriasis would flare up and then subside, often requiring her to cover it up with clothing. The actress also shared the challenges of transforming her appearance to match Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s iconic look. During her audition, Pidgeon had long, dark brown hair, but the role required her to transition to a blonde hue. This process, she said, involved a significant amount of effort and care, especially given her psoriasis. “We also have to be careful because I have psoriasis, and obviously it’s quite an intense treatment, lightening such dark hair,” she added. The hair transformation was handled by celebrity colorist Kari Hill, who detailed the process in a March interview with People. Hill described the transformation as a "full transformation," emphasizing the precision required to achieve Carolyn’s signature blonde look. The process involved using her signature "Foiled Cashmere" technique, a method inspired by the fine weave of a cashmere sweater.#love_story #ryan_murphy #sarah_pidgeon #kari_hill
