Among the A-list cast starring in the show is Molly Ringwald, as Joanne Carson. But who exactly was she, and what was her relationship with Capote? Courtesy of FX Molly Ringwald as Joanne Carson.

NEW YORK — Molly Ringwald has a long-standing connection to Truman Capote: When she was about 3 years old, she appeared onstage in “The Grass Harp.” Her character was referred to as Fig ...

The actress portrays Joanne Carson in 'Feud: Capote Vs. The Swans' and tells PEOPLE "she and Truman were kind of outcasts together" Cindy Ord/Getty Times have changed in many ways since the era ...

“This is Joanne Carson, the real ex-Mrs. Johnny Carson. After I finish signing the books, we are going to play some gin rummy.” I knew late-night icon Johnny Carson had been married four ...

The final twist came 32 years after his death when a longtime confidant, Joanne Carson (played in the drama by Molly Ringwald), decided to auction off the writer’s remains to the highest bidder.

In FX's "Feud: Capote vs. the Swans," the actor plays Joanne Carson, the former wife of "Tonight Show" host Johnny Carson. (Aaron DuRall / For The Times) Molly Ringwald has a long-standing ...