Why we’re obsessed with FX series Love Story on Disney+
But while we’re busy dissecting every available detail from our sofas, the reality of navigating a relationship in the limelight is usually a lot more intense than a well-curated Instagram hard launch.
If, like us, you're obsessed with following the latest celeb pairings, you're going to love the new series exploring the high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 90s.
FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette has landed on Disney+. The brand-new anthology series from executive producer Ryan Murphy (honestly, is there anything the man can't do?) is a deep dive into the electric and messy world of a couple who became a global media obsession.
A public obsession
The series is based on the true events surrounding one of the most talked about couples of the 20th century - John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.
JFK Jr. (played by Paul Anthony Kelly) was the closest thing to royalty America had. The world watched him grow from a young boy into a media sensation, with his every move being tracked by the press.
Carolyn Bessette (played by Sarah Pidgeon) was so much more than just ‘the girlfriend’. A total powerhouse in her own right, she was fiercely independent and possessed a singular sense of style that saw her quickly rise up the ranks at Calvin Klein, from sales assistant to an executive, after being noticed by the designer himself.
Her iconic, minimalist aesthetic is now being rediscovered by a whole new generation of fans. You'll likely have spotted a few influencers attempting to recreate her signature fashion looks and makeup regimes.
Pressures of the Spotlight
What makes FX’s Love Story so relatable today is the exploration of the intense pressure that being in the limelight brings. We live in a time where everyone has an opinion on the latest celeb couple, but this series takes us behind closed doors.
The show captures the realities of high profile fame and the grit you need to try and keep a private life, well, private. But as their romance unfolded on a global stage, that same intense fame threatened to rip them apart.
How to Watch
If you're looking for your next binge-watch that's full of drama and a whirlwind romance, this is it.
FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is now streaming on Disney+.
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Thomas Thorn