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Insider Reactions: JFK Jr.'s Love Story Sparks Laughter, Legacy Reflections
entertainment2 days ago

Insider Reactions: JFK Jr.'s Love Story Sparks Laughter, Legacy Reflections

Former George magazine writer Lisa DePaulo, who knew JFK Jr., watches Ryan Murphy’s Love Story and admits she expected to sob but mainly laughs at the dramatization, criticizing the Jackie Kennedy portrayal and some casting while praising Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn. She notes Paul Anthony Kelly’s John Kennedy Jr. is close in mannerisms but imperfect, and she reflects on the ’90s New York publishing world the show evokes and what it means for JFK Jr.’s legacy.

Love Story's Costumes Highlight CBK's Quiet-Luxury Legend
fashion8 days ago

Love Story's Costumes Highlight CBK's Quiet-Luxury Legend

CNN Style praises the Love Story miniseries for its costume design, which captures Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s understated chic and contrasts with JFK Jr.’s laid-back approach. The standout slip dress and Prada coats, along with Levi denim details, help convey CBK’s era-defining style. After initial backlash to appearances, the production hired Rudy Mance to source authentic pieces and consult fashion historians, underscoring how costuming deepens understanding of CBK and her influence rather than forcing exact replicas.

Sarah Pidgeon Captures Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Quiet Iconic Style in Love Story
entertainment13 days ago

Sarah Pidgeon Captures Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s Quiet Iconic Style in Love Story

In FX’s Love Story, Sarah Pidgeon explains how she brought Carolyn Bessette Kennedy to life by refining hair and wardrobe, including vintage Calvin Klein looks, after early backlash; she credits Ryan Murphy’s unwavering support and collaborative conversations with hair, makeup, and costume teams for shaping Carolyn’s final look and staying true to her legacy, while also expressing how playing the icon helped her advocate for herself and her artistry.

Murphy Reimagines Kennedy Glamour in 1990s New York for Love Story Premiere
entertainment23 days ago

Murphy Reimagines Kennedy Glamour in 1990s New York for Love Story Premiere

Ryan Murphy's FX series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy premiered at Carnegie Hall, chronicling JFK Jr. and Carolyn's glamorous 1990s New York romance amid intense media scrutiny; the premiere drew a star-studded crowd and featured cast reflections on embodying the Kennedys, with the show recreating Tribeca loft life and iconic era settings as interest in the couple grows.

Love Story Reborn: FX Portrays JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy
entertainment24 days ago

Love Story Reborn: FX Portrays JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

FX’s limited series Love Story reimagines the JFK Jr.–Carolyn Bessette Kennedy romance, casting Paul Anthony Kelly as JFK Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn, with Ryan Murphy’s Color Force pursuing a nuanced, era-accurate portrait of celebrity love under relentless public scrutiny—and stirring pushback from Kennedys as production moves toward a global FX/Hulu release.

Love Story Trailer Revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Public Romance
entertainmenttv24 days ago

Love Story Trailer Revisits JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’s Public Romance

FX released the trailer for Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, the first installment of his anthology, about John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. Based on Elizabeth Beller’s book, the series stars Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon and follows their romance under intense media scrutiny, leading to their 1996 marriage and ultimate 1999 plane crash. The cast also includes Grace Gummer, Naomi Watts, and more. It debuts February 12 at 9 p.m. ET with three episodes, with new episodes airing weekly through March 26; produced by 20th Television with Murphy and others as executive producers.

FX’s Love Story Brings JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy to Life in Trailer
entertainment24 days ago

FX’s Love Story Brings JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Kennedy to Life in Trailer

A trailer for FX’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Kennedy introduces Paul Anthony Kelly as JFK Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn, dramatizing their romance under relentless media glare. The Ryan Murphy–led series, inspired by Elizabeth Beller’s book Once Upon a Time, also features Calvin Klein-era styling and a supporting cast including Naomi Watts and Grace Gummer. The show debuts Feb. 12 on FX with Hulu streaming and Disney+ availability internationally, followed by weekly episodes.

Murphy’s JFK Jr. Love Story Heads to FX/Hulu With Feb. 12 Premiere
entertainment1 month ago

Murphy’s JFK Jr. Love Story Heads to FX/Hulu With Feb. 12 Premiere

Ryan Murphy’s Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette will debut with three episodes on February 12 on FX and Hulu, kicking off a nine‑episode run that releases weekly through March 26. The series, the first installment in Murphy’s Love Story anthology for FX, follows their high‑profile romance, with Paul Anthony Kelly as JFK Jr. and Sarah Pidgeon as Bessette, and features Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis among a cast that also includes Grace Gummer, Alessandro Nivola, Leila George, Sydney Lemmon, and Constance Zimmer.

FX & Hulu to Debut JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Love Story in February
television1 month ago

FX & Hulu to Debut JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Love Story in February

FX's limited series Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, based on Elizabeth Beller's book, premieres February 12 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu with three episodes, followed by weekly installments; Paul Anthony Kelly stars as JFK Jr. and Sarah Bessette as Carolyn Bessette, joined by Naomi Watts, Grace Gummer, Alessandro Nivola, Leila George, Sydney Lemmon, and Constance Zimmer; produced by 20th Television with Ryan Murphy and team.

The Beauty Brings An All-Star Cast to FX’s Body-Horror Series
entertainment1 month ago

The Beauty Brings An All-Star Cast to FX’s Body-Horror Series

FX’s The Beauty is a dark comedy body-horror series from Ryan Murphy and Matt Hodgson about a mysterious drug that promises unimaginable attractiveness but exacts a brutal toll. The star-studded cast includes Ashton Kutcher as the villain The Corporation, with Evan Peters, Rebecca Hall, Jeremy Pope, Anthony Ramos, and Bella Hadid among the players. The first three episodes premiere January 21, 2026, with the 11‑episode season releasing weekly thereafter, exploring society’s obsession with youth and the price of perfection.

Murphy's The Beauty dives into glamour and gore in a riotous, maximalist ride
entertainment1 month ago

Murphy's The Beauty dives into glamour and gore in a riotous, maximalist ride

Ryan Murphy's The Beauty is a maximalist, gore-soaked TV ride that gleefully leans into over-the-top transformations and sharp performances. It dazzles with prosthetics and shocking twists, but its social commentary on beauty standards can feel heavy-handed. The first three episodes premiere Jan. 21 on FX and Hulu, with the series continuing to escalate in its wildest, most entertaining moments.

Glamour Meets Gore: Murphy’s The Beauty Delivers Style and Scrutiny
television1 month ago

Glamour Meets Gore: Murphy’s The Beauty Delivers Style and Scrutiny

Ryan Murphy’s FX series The Beauty, adapted from a comic, fuses fashion-world spectacle with body-horror as a virus turns people into the most perfect version of themselves. Following a Paris runway incident, FBI agents investigate a shadowy corporation and a drug-driven epidemic that shifts identity and power. The 11-episode first season, now streaming with the first three episodes on Hulu/FX and the rest released weekly, sports a star-studded cast (Peters, Hall, Kutcher, Ramos, Pope, Hadid) and sharp visuals, but it’s uneven in pacing and criticizes beauty as capital with a race-related misstep noted by reviewers. Still, it remains an entertaining, largely stylish watch that invites debate about aesthetics, greed, and governance in a biotech age.

Ashton Kutcher Bets On A Bold TV Comeback With Ryan Murphy's The Beauty
entertainment1 month ago

Ashton Kutcher Bets On A Bold TV Comeback With Ryan Murphy's The Beauty

Ashton Kutcher returns to acting after nearly three years with Ryan Murphy's FX series The Beauty, playing a tech billionaire whose miracle drug to render people perfectly beautiful carries dangerous side effects. The body-horror thriller also stars Evan Peters and Rebecca Hall and tackles society's obsession with appearance; Kutcher says he waited for an offer that was truly unique, balancing his venture-capital work and family, and The Beauty premieres January 21 with the first three episodes.

Bella Hadid Eyes a Post-Beauty Acting Run
entertainment1 month ago

Bella Hadid Eyes a Post-Beauty Acting Run

Bella Hadid says she’d love to keep acting after FX’s body‑horror series The Beauty, calling it a dream and noting she’s eager to expand beyond modeling after small parts in Ramy and Yellowstone; she’s excited to work with Ryan Murphy on the project, which follows a tech billionaire’s drug that disrupts the fashion world, and she hints at a continued acting path as the show’s three‑episode premiere drops Jan. 21, 2026 with a weekly rollout.