Paul Anthony Kelly goes blond to join the “Coven” witches.

American Horror Story season 13 reveals Love Story heartthrob’s blond transformation

Paul Anthony Kelly goes blond to join the "Coven" witches.

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June 30, 2026 2:30 p.m. ET

Paul Anthony Kelly at an FYC vent for 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette'. Credit:

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- Paul Anthony Kelly, a charming breakout from playing JFK Jr. on FX's *Love Story*, debuts in a first look at his *American Horror Story* character.

- The new photos, courtesy of Ryan Murphy, show off Kelly's blond transformation.

- The actor joins Ariana Grande as a franchise newcomer to the *Coven*-connected season.

If you're gonna join the *Coven*, you need to up your style game.

Ryan Murphy reveals a first look at Paul Anthony Kelly, the heartthrob who's hot off his performance as JFK Jr. on FX's *Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette*, now in his new role on *American Horror Story* season 13.

Details on the character are still under wraps, but it's a sartorially inclined figure — and he's blond.

"First look: [Paul Anthony Kelly] joins the AHS Family," Murphy wrote on Instagram Tuesday.

*AHS* 13 is going to be an extension of season 3's *Coven* concept, which is connected to season 1's *Murder House*, season 5's *Hotel*, and season 8's *Apocalypse*. Sarah Paulson will return as Cordelia Goode, the Supreme of the New Orleans witches, who was last seen paving the way for the ascent of Billie Lourd's Mallory to replace her. Lourd will also return alongside Emma Roberts, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Gabourey Sidibe, Kathy Bates, and Leslie Grossman.

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Kelly is among the newcomers, alongside Ariana Grande.

Paul Anthony Kelly as JFK Jr. on 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette'.

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In an interview with *Deadline* earlier this month, Bates described season 13 as an "all-star season," saying, "I think the new season is the all-stars, so they are bringing back all the old ones."

The show continues the career rise of Kelly, who hit the awards season trail after a critically praised performance as JFK Jr. In the aftermath of the *Love Story* season, the actor was also cast in the movie sequel to *The Housemaid*, titled *The Housemaid’s Secret*. This marks his first feature film role.

*American Horror Story* continues filming in New York ahead of a premiere later this fall on FX and Hulu.

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