FX Series Explores Tragic Romance of John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette

New limited series 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' dramatizes the high-profile celebrity couple's relationship.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The new FX and Hulu limited series 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' dramatizes the romance and tragic fate of one of the most famous celebrity couples of the 1990s. Relative newcomers Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon star as John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, with Erich Bergen portraying Kennedy's cousin Anthony Radziwill. The show's creators aimed to explore the private lives and discussions of the couple that the public did not witness.

Why it matters

The relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette captivated the public's imagination in the 1990s, with their high-profile romance and untimely deaths sparking enduring fascination. This new dramatized series aims to shed light on the private moments and struggles the couple faced behind the scenes of their very public lives.

The details

The first season of the new 'Love Story' anthology series on FX and Hulu focuses on the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. Starring relative newcomers Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, the show explores the couple's relationship, from the excitement of falling in love in New York City to the challenges they faced as a high-profile celebrity pair. The series also features Erich Bergen as Kennedy's cousin Anthony Radziwill.

  • The new limited series 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' premieres on FX and Hulu on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

The players

Paul Anthony Kelly

An up-and-coming actor who portrays John F. Kennedy Jr. in the new limited series.

Sarah Pidgeon

A relative newcomer who plays Carolyn Bessette Kennedy in the show.

Erich Bergen

An actor who plays Anthony Radziwill, the nephew of former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and cousin of John F. Kennedy Jr.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“We understood the sensitivities … of trying to portray real people. But I think we always tried to lead with integrity and the truth of what might have happened behind closed doors.”

— Sarah Pidgeon (wbal.com)

“I think when you look at a photo of John and Carolyn, especially in those years before they got married and on their wedding day, and even after their wedding day, these photos are filled with this tangible energy of excitement, and it was all still right in front of them.”

— Erich Bergen (wbal.com)

What’s next

The new 'Love Story' anthology series on FX and Hulu will continue with future seasons exploring other famous celebrity romances.

The takeaway

This dramatized series about the relationship between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette aims to provide a more intimate look at the private lives of a high-profile couple whose public personas and tragic fate have long captivated the public's imagination.