LOS ANGELES — The romance between Carolyn Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr. has long fascinated the public, and now it is being brought back into the light in Ryan Murphy’s highly anticipated limited series, “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette.”
The newly released first look offers a glimpse into the couple’s world: one filled with undeniable chemistry, a whirlwind courtship and a marriage that played out under the eyes of the media. Starring Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette, the series reveals intimate behind-the-scenes moments, from their first meeting to romantic surprises and heartfelt gestures.
Inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s biography, “Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy,” this first installment in Murphy’s “Love Story” anthology offers a new perspective on the pair’s private and public lives.
Throughout the trailer, viewers see Bessette navigating daily life at Calvin Klein, her evolving relationship with Kennedy and the pressures of life in the spotlight. In one scene, Bessette confides to Kennedy, “There’s your world and then there’s mine.”
The series also introduces the influential people who shaped their relationship. Jackie Kennedy Onassis, played by Naomi Watts, warns her son, “There isn’t enough exposure in the world to prepare a woman to be your wife.”
While the new preview promises a deep dive into their romance, it pivots quickly to the claustrophobia of their final years. The trailer shows that the series will feature moments from throughout their relationship, from their first meeting to a recreation of their infamous Washington Square Park argument.
FX’s “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette” premieres Thursday, February 12, on FX and Hulu.
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