Former New York Magazine reporter Olivia Nuzzi is expected to release a memoir that includes juicy details about her ‘digital affair’ with Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  

Nuzzi, 32, was recently announced as the West Coast editor for Vanity Fair nearly a year after her career was upended by the revelations. 

The salacious affair also nearly ruined the health secretary’s marriage to Cheryl Hines. 

Nuzzi plans to release the book for the Christmas holiday to address her relationship with Kennedy, Status reports. Early release copies of the book have already been distributed to a select group of readers.   

Nuzzi previously served as the Washington correspondent for New York Magazine from 2017 to 2024, where she was known for her coverage of political power players in Washington, D.C.

However, her tenure came to an abrupt end last year following reports that she had been ’emotionally involved’ with the independent presidential candidate while writing a feature on his campaign.

Though Kennedy, 71, and his representatives denied any inappropriate relationship – claiming he met Nuzzi only once during an interview – sources described the connection as ’emotional and digital in nature, not physical.’

Olivia Nuzzi is set to dish on her ‘digital affair’ with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. in a book just a year after it nearly ruined the health secretary’s marriage to Cheryl Hines

While much of the book details her career over the last decade covering Donald Trump and other political heavyweights, it will be the first time she addresses the Kennedy affair publicly

An internal investigation by New York Magazine found ‘no inaccuracies nor evidence of bias’ in Nuzzi’s reporting on Kennedy, but the controversy nevertheless resulted in her departure from the publication.

The fallout also extended to Nuzzi’s personal life.

Her engagement to fellow journalist Ryan Lizza ended after the allegations came to light.

The former couple later became entangled in a contentious legal dispute, with Nuzzi accusing Lizza of threats and blackmail, claims she later withdrew.

He denied the allegations, calling them ‘disgraceful lies’ and part of a ‘coordinated defamation campaign.’

Lizza, a former reporter for The New Yorker who left the publication in 2017 following accusations of sexual misconduct – which he also denied – has since worked at Politico.

Despite the setbacks, Nuzzi’s appointment at Vanity Fair marks a high-profile return to journalism. The move comes as the publication undergoes a broader editorial reshuffling under global editorial director Mark Guiducci.

‘In interviews with candidates over the past two months, we have been seeking out a certain fearlessness – people with a point of view, able to express it in both substance and style,’ Guiducci said in Thursday’s announcement.

Kennedy’s wife, actress Cheryl Hines, continued to appear publicly with him at key events, but reportedly declined to live in a Georgetown home the couple purchased, citing discomfort with the political spotlight

The fallout also extended to Nuzzi’s personal life. Her engagement to fellow journalist Ryan Lizza (pictured right) ended after the allegations came to light

He described the new hires as possessing a ‘love for Vanity Fair, an appreciation for its history, and an excitement for its future.’

In her new role, Nuzzi will be responsible for editing and writing across topic areas, with a focus on the culture and industries of the Pacific region.

Hines continued to appear publicly with him at key events, but reportedly declined to live in a Georgetown home the couple purchased, citing discomfort with the political spotlight.

It comes just as Hines has made her most public defense of her husband, having gotten into a screaming match on The View backing his credentials. 

The Curb Your Enthusiasm actress, 60, was a guest on Tuesday’s episode of the ABC talk show and was grilled about her other half Robert F. Kennedy Jr‘s lack of a medical background.

Defending her RFK Jr’s knowledge, Cheryl said: ‘He has dedicated his career to suing big corporations because of toxins that have been affecting people’s health…

‘He was part of the team that sued Monsanto because of Roundup, a pesticide that was causing cancer. GMOs right?

‘He sued Dupont, he sued Exxon, and he sued these companies for health reasons, because they were causing health problems.’

Cheryl Hines furiously defended her husband RFK Jr’s ability to serve as health secretary on The View 

But Sunny, 56, pointed out RFK JR’s lack of credentials.

‘But the problem, respectfully, is that your husband is the least qualified Department of Health and Human Services head that we’ve had in history,’ she said.

Surprised by Sunny’s assessment, Cheryl hit back: ‘Less qualified than an economist?’

‘I think he is less qualified,’ Sunny retorted.

Refusing to back down, the guest continued: ‘He has spent his career studying toxins, studying people’s health, fighting for one guy who was using Roundup for his job.’

He has also spread a lot of misinformation, a lot of chaos, a lot of confusion,’ Sunny said to applause. ‘And I think it’s just a very dangerous thing. I say it with the utmost respect.’

‘Listen, we all have different views here,’ Cheryl continued. ‘And when you say misinformation, disinformation, we could go back to Covid when…’

Before she could finish, Sunny quipped: ‘He’s connected circumcision to autism.’