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Meet the Connecticut dad and children's book author who won a JFK Jr. lookalike contest

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Andrew Ginsburg, a 46-year-old father of three from Southport, Connecticut, won a John F. Kennedy Jr. look-alike contest held in New York City's West Village. Ginsburg has been told since his early twenties that he resembles the late son of President John F. Kennedy, and renewed public interest בעקבות a recent television series about Kennedy and his wife inspired him to enter the competition.

Though initially hesitant, Ginsburg decided to participate after encouragement from his sister. A former professional comedian, seven-time bodybuilding champion, and now a children's book author and personal trainer, he chose to wear a navy pinstripe suit reminiscent of Kennedy's signature style. After sizing up the competition, he felt confident and ultimately took first place, winning gift cards and a Kangol hat.

Ginsburg, who is Jewish, joked about the cultural differences between himself and Kennedy and said the experience felt similar to his time competing in bodybuilding contests, where he was often the only Jewish participant. He described the entire event as humorous and unexpected, embracing the irony of his life as a devoted father aligning with a look-alike contest victory.

Original article source: https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/article-890686
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