When Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette premiered in February, viewers immediately started clocking the “hair acting” of star Sarah Pidgeon, who brings Bessette to life on the small screen 27 years after her tragic death. Videos on social media went viral, articles were written, and Pidgeon was even asked about the movements on red carpets and in interviews, creating a conversation about the way the actress channeled the ’90s style icon for the role. It’s easy to brush off the topic as just one small part of the zeitgeist-defining show, but it’s something I’ve been thinking about since the early spring. Pidgeon — who has…
