Taank Defends Asking if Carolyn Bessette Was a 'Bitch' in Real Housewives of New York City Taank, 46, exclusively told Page Six that she was shocked when Carole Radziwill didn't know what to say when asked about Carolyn's fashion style, also known as "Carolyn Bessette summer." Carole's late husband, Anthony Radziwill, was cousins and best friends with John F. Kennedy Jr. who was married to Carolyn. The fashion publicist said every cast member was curious about Carole's past and her friendship with Carolyn. Although the cast was 'a little bit curious' about Carole's past, they did not mean to upset her. During Tuesday night's episode of The Real Housewives of New York City, Taank asked Carole Radziwill if Carolyn Bessette was a 'bitch'. The question sent shockwaves through the cast and Carole left the brunch. Taank defended her decision to ask the question saying she was 'just curious' about Carolyn's demeanor. She admitted that 'maybe shouldn't have led with the B-word,' but joked that offending people is what she does 'best'. Carole's late husband, Anthony Radziwill, was cousins and best friends with John F. Kennedy Jr. who was married to Carolyn.The plane crash that killed the Kennedys and Bessettes resurfaced a lot of emotions among the cast and they stopped asking so many questions as the season progressed. The Real Housewives of New York City airs on Bravo and Peacock. The fashion publicist said everyone in the cast was little bit curious about Carole's past, especially her friendship with Carolyn. Carole really lived that experience with them; and for us, we're just seeing what we're seeing on the TV show.Although they did not know they would upset Carole, they didn't mean to. The cast stopped asking so many questions as the season progressed. They became more aware of how their questions were affecting Carole. Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations