How to watch FX’s 9-episode Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
18 February 2026
Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon portray John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette as their private relationship becomes a national obsession
John F. Kennedy Jr. was one of the most eligible bachelors of the 90s until he met accomplished fashion publicist Carolyn Bessette. Across a 9-episode run, the limited series charts their whirlwind relationship and the intense public attention surrounding it.
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How can you watch FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?
All nine episodes are available to stream now on Disney+ in the UK.
What is FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette about?
FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette is a limited series that explores the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship, and high-profile marriage of one of the most iconic couples of the 20th century. The first instalment in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story anthology is inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy.
John F. Kennedy Jr. was the closest thing to American royalty. The country watched him grow from a boy to a beloved bachelor and media sensation. Carolyn Bessette was a star in her own right. Fiercely independent and with a singular style, she rose from being a sales assistant to an executive at Calvin Klein and became a trusted confidante of its eponymous founder. As their love story unfolded on a national stage, the intense fame and media attention that came along with it threatened to rip them apart. The series charts the complex and heartbreaking journey of a couple whose private love became a national obsession.
When did FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette premiere, and how many episodes are there?
The 3-episode premiere became available to stream on 13 February on Disney+. The 9-episode show concluded on 27 March 2026.
Is FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette inspired by a true story?
The show is inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time: The Captivating Life of Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, which charts Carolyn Bessette’s life story. The series explores the romance between Bessette and John F. Kennedy Jr., who was the son of President John F. Kennedy.
Who are the characters and actors in FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?
Paul Anthony Kelly as John F. Kennedy
A handsome and charming idealist determined to make his mark on the world, John was a fixture of American public life in both politics and pop culture.
Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette
An accomplished publicity executive at Calvin Klein and trusted confidante of its eponymous founder, Carolyn found that her marriage to John came with a level of scrutiny she wasn’t expecting.
Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis
A cultural icon, Jackie is idolised for her style and grace. John and Caroline’s loving mother always had her children’s best interests at heart.
Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy
Caroline and her brother, John, shared a close bond founded on loyalty and mutual respect.
Who is behind FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette?
Created by Connor Hines and produced by 20th Television, executive producers include Ryan Murphy, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Connor Hines, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Monica Levinson, Kim Rosenstock, D.V. DeVincentis and Tanase Popa. Max Winkler executive-produced and directed the pilot episode.
Cast members Sarah Pidgeon, Paul Anthony Kelly, Naomi Watts, and Grace Gummer join creator Connor Hines and other members of the creative team on the show’s official companion podcast.
