Connie Corleone is a fictional character from Mario Puzo's novel, "The Godfather," and its film adaptations directed by Francis Ford Coppola. She is the daughter of Vito Corleone, the head of the Corleone crime family, and is portrayed as a complex character navigating her family's tumultuous world. In the story, Connie's relationships and personal struggles reflect the impact of her family's criminal activities. She initially appears as a naive young woman but evolves throughout the narrative, particularly in her marriage to Carlo Rizzi, which becomes strained due to his abusive behavior and the family's criminal ties.