FX has released a trailer for its new anthology series 'Love Story,' focusing on the romance between John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette. The show, executive-produced by Ryan Murphy, premieres on February 12, 2026, and explores the pressures of fame on their relationship. Starring Paul Anthony Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon, it highlights their whirlwind courtship amid intense media scrutiny.
The trailer for FX's 'Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette' offers a glimpse into the early days of the couple's relationship, portraying John F. Kennedy Jr. as America's most eligible bachelor who sweeps Carolyn Bessette off her feet while she works as a sales assistant at Calvin Klein.
As their romance develops, the weight of JFK Jr.'s fame and legacy begins to strain the partnership. Kelly Klein, wife of Calvin Klein, warns Carolyn in the trailer: "There's a lot of tradeoffs being with someone like that. Shiny people, they belong to everyone." Paparazzi hound the couple relentlessly, fueling media narratives of discord. A friend advises Carolyn: "A happy couple doesn't sell papers." Overwhelmed, Carolyn confides in John: "Everything in my life has changed... they won't leave us alone!"
The series, the inaugural season of the 'Love Story' anthology executive-produced by Ryan Murphy, premieres Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 9 p.m. on FX, with the first three episodes airing then and streaming on Hulu. It centers on the political scion and his wife, who died in a plane crash in 1999. According to the official synopsis, "John and Carolyn's connection was immediate, electric and undeniable," yet the national spotlight threatened to tear them apart.
Paul Anthony Kelly stars as JFK Jr., with Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette. The cast includes Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, Naomi Watts as Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein, Leila George as Kelly Klein, and Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette.