Janet was the daughter of stockbroker Hugh Dudley Auchincloss, Junior. (1897–1976) and socialite Janet Norton Lee (1907–1989). In addition to elder half-sisters Jackie and Lee from her mother"s first marriage to stockbroker John Vernou "Black Jack" Bouvier III, she had three elder half-siblings from her father"s previous marriages: Hugh III (born 1927), Nina (born 1937), and Thomas (born 1937).
Sarah Lawrence College.
She was also the half-sister of First Lady Jacqueline Lee "Jackie" Bouvier (1929–1994) and actress Caroline Lee Bouvier (born 1933). Her younger brother is James Lee (born 1947). Janet made her debut in 1963.
She went on to study music history at Sarah Lawrence College.
She briefly dated future District Attorney, Lieutenant Governor, Senator, Presidential Candidate, and Secretary of State John Kerry.
