A limited series exploring the undeniable chemistry, whirlwind courtship and high-profile marriage of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, whose love story captured the attention of the nation.
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette
DETAILS
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 installment 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.” He was the closest thing to American royalty. The country watched him grow from a boy to a beloved bachelor and media sensation. She 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.
- Release Date:
- 2026
- Genre:
- Drama,
- Anthology,
- Romance,
- Biography
- Rating:
- Creator:
- Connor Hines
- Starring:
- Sarah Pidgeon
- Paul Anthony Kelly
- Grace Gummer
- Naomi Watts
- Alessandro Nivola
- Leila George
EPISODES
S1:E1 Pilot
The Kennedy name weighs on John. Carolyn impresses at Calvin Klein. An unlikely connection forms.
S1:E2 The Pools Party
John juggles his mother, Daryl and his newfound feelings for Carolyn.
S1:E3 America's Widow
After a family tragedy, John seeks comfort from Carolyn.
S1:E4 I Love You
Carolyn struggles to assimilate into John’s world. John discovers a secret.
S1:E5 Battery Park
John asks an important question. Carolyn and John publicly feud.
S1:E6 The Wedding
As press spreads of their altercation, John and Carolyn prepare for their big day.
S1:E7 Obsession
Carolyn suffers the consequences of being a public figure. Tensions rise.
S1:E8 Exit Strategy
Tensions boil over after John and Carolyn discover devastating news.
S1:E9 Search and Recovery
John and Carolyn fight to keep their relationship intact.
