Significant Lovers
By Kelly Anderson and Melissa Duffy
Kel and Mel are cousins, friends, and previous hosts of the podcast 'Another Bite of Twilight.' You can find us @significantlovers on Instagram and email us at significantlovers@gmail.com.
Significant Lovers Apr 24, 2024
82. When Debbie Reynolds Met Eddie Fisher
Fifty years before the Brad-Jen-Angelina love triangle, there was Eddie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds, and Elizabeth Taylor. In the early 1950s, crooner Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds were officially known as “America’s Sweethearts.” They were also best friends with actress Elizabeth Taylor and her husband Mike Todd, and were even in each other’s weddings.
After Mike Todd tragically died in a plane crash, Eddie went to comfort his best friend’s wife (and wife’s best friend) Elizabeth Taylor. He ended up spending the night—and starting an affair that scandalized the nation.
Did Elizabeth feel any remorse for ‘stealing’ her friend’s husband? “I don’t go about breaking up marriages. You can’t break up a happy marriage,” she said. “Debbie’s and Eddie’s never has been.” Join us as we read through the “lore” and history of this infamous love triangle that rocked the end of the 1950s.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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81. When Sam Taylor-Wood Met Aaron Johnson *TEASER*
Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s 24-year age gap defies all societal and gender norms. They met and fell in love when Sam—a 42-year-old, newly divorced mother of two—made her directorial debut with the film “Nowhere Boy,” starring an up-and-coming, 18-year-old Aaron. Within a year, they were engaged and expecting, and 15 years later, still seem genuinely happy against all odds and expectations.
Is age really just a number? This controversial couple defies all the social constructs we’re comfortable with. With Aaron being only a few years older than his adopted “daughter,” we can’t help but bring up the Cullens and our weird, complicated Sims families.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
80. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Garner
It was 2004, and our hometown hero, Ben Affleck, and America’s sweetheart, Jennifer Garner, were a Fever Pitch love story when they debuted their relationship at the Red Sox World Series. Fresh off breakups, these two lovebirds moved fast, getting pregnant and married within a year.
Over the next decade, their domestic life was on display daily in tabloids as they raised their three kids together, battling paparazzi and stalkers. We look back at their adorable chemistry up through Ben’s questionable moments—referring to their marriage as “work” in his Oscar acceptance speech, allegedly cheating with the nanny, and his infamous Howard Stern interview comments about how his marriage affected his addiction struggles.
As we compare this relationship with the original “Bennifer,” we can’t help but wonder if the good girl/bad boy trope can ever truly work out in real life.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
79. When Annie Oakley Met Frank Butler *TEASER*
We’re getting in our time machine and heading back to the Wild West this week to visit Annie Oakley! And if you’re like us, maybe you’ve heard her name before but never really knew who Annie Oakley was. Well, Annie was a world-famous “sharpshooter” known for never missing a target with her rifle. Think Katniss Everdeen, old west style.
Annie Oakley performed across the U.S. and Europe with Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show where she soon became a household name. But beyond shooting things with her rifle, she also had a super sweet romance (and meet-cute) with the Irish man Frank Butler.
Watch Annie and Frank on film, 1894: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQSTSNq5dOM&list=FLYMX9JC7fkFT3iuyjasEWHQ&index=4
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about famous couples in history and pop culture. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
78. When Beyoncé Met Jay-Z
You don’t become America’s Power Couple without facing some conspiracy theories, feuds with Kanye, and of course, leaked elevator footage. Yes, we are finally covering Beyoncé and Jay-Z!
This is a BIG one, and truthfully we’ve been procrastinating it because of how much there is to discuss. But it’s time, and we’re going all the way back to the beginning. Join us as we revisit Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s origins and later, ponder Jay’s infidelities (described by Beyoncé herself in the music). We try to answer the questions everyone’s wondered: how could someone cheat on Beyoncé?? And how did they get through it?
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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77. When Miranda Lambert Met Blake Shelton *TEASER*
Giddy up and mosey on down to the 2005 CMT Awards, where a hitched Blake Shelton and engaged Miranda Lambert set country fans abuzz with their undeniable chemistry. Their affair turned into a beloved country music couple, reminiscent of the iconic likes of Johnny & June and Faith & Tim. On their Oklahoma farm with seven dogs, Miranda and Blake dreamed of drinking, hunting, and singing together ‘til they kicked the bucket.
But alas, their marriage seemed to head South after Blake headed West for “The Voice.” After years of Miranda declaring that divorce was not an option, the couple sadly called it quits in 2015. The tabloids blamed adultery, jealousy and trust issues that arose once Blake began kicking it with folks in LA (including you, Adam Levine). We're delving into those rumors, dissecting song lyrics, and more.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
76. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Lopez: Part I
As the first Hollywood couple to go by a portmanteau, “Bennifer” is one of the most iconic couples of all-time. But why?! We’re revisiting the early 2000s to understand what made people obsessed with Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck’s love story.
In Part 1, we’re exploring the young couple’s first whirlwind romance before reuniting two decades later. We’re talking cheating allegations, Ben’s $18k advertisement for Jen, their infamous box office bomb (“Gigli”), their speedy proposal, media speculation, broken engagement and more.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about celebrity couples and historic love stories. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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75. When Greta Gerwig Met Noah Baumbach *TEASER*
Today, we know Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach as the powerhouse writer-director couple that brought us movies like ‘Frances Ha,’ ‘Lady Bird,’ ‘Marriage Story,’ ‘Little Women (2019)’, and yes, ‘Barbie.’
But when this duo first met, Greta was a little-known actress from the mumblecore indie film scene. Fourteen years her senior, Noah was married to actress Jennifer Jason Lee. Greta landed a role in Noah’s film “Greenberg,” which he had co-written with his wife. So it raised some eyebrows when, a year or so later, Noah Baumbach’s marriage dissolved and he started dating this intelligent young artist, Greta Gerwig.
Join us as we explore Noah and Greta’s real-life marriage story from then til now…featuring some unpopular opinions about certain movies (don’t hurt us!!).
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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74. When Alex Turner Met Alexa Chung
“My mouth hasn’t shut up about you since you kissed it. The idea that you may kiss it again is stuck in my brain, which hasn’t stopped thinking about you since, well, before any kiss.”
So begins the infamous love letter written by Alex Turner to Alexa Chung in 2008. Somehow this letter made its way online (Tumblr) and into the hearts of teenage girls forever (Kelly included). The letter has become a symbol of their love story ever since, but where did it come from? Why was it on Tumblr? Was it even real??
This week we’re revisiting the swoon-worthy romance between Alex Turner, lead singer and lyricist of Arctic Monkey and The Last Shadow Puppets, and Alexa Chung, the model/TV presenter/fashion designer/it girl. They were both English, stylish, and incredibly of their time. And nearly had the same name! Join us as we examine the lyrics, writings, photographs, and mementos of Alex & Alexa.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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73. When Amy Robach Met T.J. Holmes *TEASER*
We’ve covered couples whose careers threatened their relationships. Today, we’re flipping the script and looking at a couple whose relationship compromised their careers.
GMA co-hosts and self-proclaimed “best friends,” Amy Robach and TJ Holmes frequently double dated with their respective spouses as gossip spread at ABC studios about their chemistry. Then in December 2022, the Daily Mail released dozens of damning PDA-fueled paparazzi shots, seemingly exposing a newsworthy affair. The two were terminated from their jobs and now, after a year of exploring their romance off-air, are telling their story on their new podcast, “Amy & TJ.”
In this episode, we look beyond the headlines and compare the press’ salacious narrative to Amy and TJ’s intimate confessions. We also zoom out and contemplate if extramarital affairs in the workplace warrant firing and discuss the weird phenomenon of having a “work wife” or “work husband.”
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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72. When Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Met Ryan Anderson
In honor of Valentine’s Day, will you accept this rose? Gypsy-Rose, that is!
After serving an eight-year sentence for the murder of her mother, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was released on parole in December 2023. Upon release, she reunited with her husband, Ryan Anderson, whom she met and married while behind bars. Ryan proudly takes on the role of Gypsy’s knight in shining armor in what appears like a happily-ever-after marriage.
However, Gypsy's story has been far from a fairy tale. Enduring 19 years of horrific abuse, followed by imprisonment, Gypsy is now free for the first time in her whole life. In this episode, we imagine what it’d be like to begin a marriage with someone you’ve never experienced day-to-day, normal life with as we worry about how this love story might unfold. Meanwhile, we discuss why infamous inmates often have many suitors in prison and the personality types they attract.
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Are you or someone you know struggling with unrelenting, intrusive thoughts about relationships? That’s relationship OCD. Learn more about relationship OCD and receive evidence-based treatment at NOCD.com.
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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71. When Elvis Presley Met Ann-Margret *TEASER*
This relationship didn’t happen before Priscilla—or after. No, it happened smack dab in the middle. Ann-Margret was Elvis’s “other woman” that 2021’s Elvis movie failed to mention.
But she wasn’t just the other woman. Ann-Margret was the “Queen of Las Vegas,” and the “Female Elvis,” the star of acclaimed movies like Bye-Bye Birdie and Carnal Knowledge. She said her and Elvis were “soulmates” and “kindred spirits,” and Elvis seemingly never moved on from their relationship.
What did Ann-Margret know about Priscilla? Who really was the love of Elvis’ life? And we ask the age-old question…can you really love two people at the same time?
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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70. When Adam Brody Met Rachel Bilson
Californiaaaa, here we come!!! In 2003, audiences were first introduced to emo-nerd Seth Cohen and popular girl Summer Roberts on the teen show The OC. While their characters fell in love, co-stars Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson were falling for each other too, and began dating off-screen.
But who were Adam and Rachel really? Rachel has described Adam’s humor as “dickish” upon first meeting him, and also expressed feeling jealous towards others that were crushing on him.
As the OC went on, Adam lost interest in the show—did he simply lose interest in their relationship too? What happened?
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Are you or someone you know struggling with unrelenting, intrusive thoughts about relationships? That’s relationship OCD. Learn more about relationship OCD and receive evidence-based treatment at NOCD.com.
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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69. When Lea Michele Met Cory Monteith *TEASER*
We are headed back to the early 2010s to discuss the adorable and heartbreaking real-life romance between Glee’s Lea Michele and Cory Monteith. For almost two years, these two opposite personalities gave “Monchele” shippers so many cute moments until Cory’s tragic and shocking death in 2013. We revisit that devastating time and the tributes to Cory since.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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68. When Karlie Kloss Met Joshua Kushner
Supermodel Karlie Kloss’ love life has long been the subject of “Gaylor” conspiracy theories about an alleged secret relationship with Taylor Swift. That’s not what this episode is about! Today, we’re exploring her 12 year-relationship with the boyishly handsome entrepreneur Joshua Kushner. Not much is known about this private relationship, apart from Josh’ connection to the Trump family through his brother Jared. Despite being a part of the 1%, this couple offers relatable conversations about the struggle of not vibing with your in laws.
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Are you or someone you know struggling with unrelenting, intrusive thoughts about relationships? That’s relationship OCD. Learn more about relationship OCD and receive evidence-based treatment at NOCD.com.
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
67. When Harry Styles Met Louis Tomlinson *TEASER*
What? They dated? What is this about? This is a different episode for Significant Lovers–a hypothetical, conspiratorial, did-they-or-didn’t they episode—about a theorized, secret relationship between Harry Styles and fellow One Direction member Louis Tomlinson.
Kel and Mel are joined by their sister/cousin Kaitlyn, a “Larry” expert, to lay down all the evidence behind the Larry Sylinson mystery. Were they just friends? Or were they something more? That’s up to you to decide. We’re also briefly joined by a Larry denier, Kelly’s other sister, Shannon, to hear her side of the story.
If you are vehemently opposed to the Larry theory, please don’t hurt us! And if you’re curious to hear the story, it’s available on Patreon alongside 30+ other bonus couples.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
66. Looking Back at Love in 2023
Today’s episode is a time capsule of love in 2023. We’re looking back at notable breakups, new relationships, weddings, and even pregnancies from the year, with yearbook superlatives like “least shocking breakup” and “saddest breakup.”
And we’re launching a little contest for you all! If anyone correctly predicts a new relationship that will start in 2024, we’ll send you an extravagant valentine in the mail!
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
65. When Joaquin Phoenix Met Liv Tyler *TEASER*
Did you know that Joaquin Phoenix and Liv Tyler dated? That they were each other’s first loves, in fact? We didn’t know or had forgotten, too! This week we’re exploring the long-lost romance between the talented Joaquin and Liv in the mid-’90s. Both Liv and Joaquin had unusual childhoods, and their love began shortly after Joaquin tragically lost his older brother River Phoenix.
Go back in time with us as we revisit the younger days of these two beautiful actors. And Joaquin, we know you dislike press and attention—we’re sorry!
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
64. When Priyanka Chopra Met Shah Rukh Khan *UNLOCKED*
This was previously a Patreon-only episode that aired May 31st, 2023. Enjoy this unlocked episode for the holidays!
We’re headed to India to investigate a scandalous case of “did-they-didn’t-they” between then-rising star, Priyanka Chopra, and married “King of Bollywood,” Shah Rukh Khan. After getting close filming Don and Don 2, tabloids and message boards got VERY suspicious that something was going on between SRK and PeeCee.
We analyze the juicy evidence of their alleged affair, which many believe led to Priyanka’s ostracization from Bollywood. We talk power dynamics, double standards, and ask ourselves what level of intimacy permits putting your hand in someone’s pocket?
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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63. When Ariana Grande Met Pete Davidson: Part II *TEASER*
Where did we leave off? Last we saw them, Ariana and Pete were madly in love, engaged, and freshly tatted after a whirlwind three months together. Now it’s August 2018 and Ariana’s Sweetener album is about to drop. The two are seemingly still smitten, but their relationship takes a turn in September after the tragic loss of Ariana’s ex, Mac Miller.
In this episode, we talk about Pete and Ariana’s break-up and infer what we can from all the references off of her subsequent, “Thank U, Next” album. Five years later, we reflect on how this brief, yet intense relationship impacted their reputations. Do we think they’ll get back together someday, or are they better off apart?
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
62. When Jack Antonoff Met Lena Dunham
It was 2012: the word “hipster” was everywhere, Fun was on the radio, and Girls was playing on HBO. And one controversial writer/director/actor, Lena Dunham, started dating the bespectacled musician/producer, Jack Antonoff.
Based on Lena’s personal essays and Jack’s song lyrics, the couple appeared very in love. Both Jack and Lena talked about marrying someday, but refused to exchange rings until marriage became legal for all in the U.S. So on June 25th, 2015, when same-sex marriage became legalized in all 50 states, why didn’t Jack and Lena head down the aisle?
Join us as we revisit Jack and Lena’s story, featuring the mystery of their dog Lamby, a questionable friendship with singer Lorde, and a series of unfortunate tweets.
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61. When Ariana Grande Met Pete Davidson: Part I *TEASER*
We’re headed back to 2018. Summertime. Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s relationship accelerated faster than the earth’s rising temperatures. Initial tabloid reports of a “casual connection” between the pop star and SNL comic were met with mild amusement and surprise over their unlikely pairing. But after only a few weeks of excessive PDA and matching tattoos, the couple got engaged and made it the whole world’s business. Nobody could look away as they defied every relationship rule. Suddenly, even your grandparents knew their names.
For having such a short relationship, Pete and Ariana gave us too much to talk about. In Part 1, we’re looking back at their initial two months of dating, fresh off the heels of their respective break-ups with Cazzie David and Mac Miller. Their showy whirlwind romance has us contemplating social media norms. How much is too much when it comes to posting your relationship? How soon is too soon? Meanwhile, we can’t help but question the monetary motives behind their relationship as their passion intensified the anticipation of Ariana’s “Sweetener” album.
We’ll pick up where we left off in Part 2 on December 6, 2023, exclusively on Patreon.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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60. When Meg Ryan Met Dennis Quaid
The holy trinity of Meg Ryan romantic comedies (“When Harry Met Sally,” “You’ve Got Mail,” and “Sleepless in Seattle”) are huge inspirations behind our podcast and worldviews. But is the real-life starlet as big of a hopeless romantic as her films make us feel? We’re headed to the 1990s to look back on her marriage to Dennis Quaid.
This is a story of a city girl who unexpectedly fell in love with a “wild guy from Texas.” On the surface, they seemed stronger than ever after overcoming Dennis’ struggles with addiction together. This only made their divorce and allegations of adultery more shocking.
Why did Meg come to appreciate the backlash over her relationship with Russell Crowe? What is her relationship with Dennis like today? And, as you’ll hear Oprah ask, how long *do* you stay after you know it’s really over?
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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59. When Marie Antoinette Met Louis XVI *TEASER*
You might think a romance from the 1700s will be stiff and boring. But this episode is so raunchy, so TMI, we’re going to need an explicit label!
King Louis XVI and Queen Marie Antoinette of France had an arranged marriage and famously, uh, experienced trouble in the bedroom. Which makes us wonder: can you fall in love with anyone if you set your heart on it? And if you’re really not into your spouse, could you still sleep with them to produce an heir?
While Marie and Louis’ romance does end in tragedy, Marie Antoinette loved to have fun more than anyone. So we’ll have fun until we reach that gruesome ending, trying to decipher whether Louis and Marie ever did fall for each other after all.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
58. When Elvis Presley Met Priscilla Beaulieu
We’re going to Graceland! You might think you know all about Elvis Presley if you saw the Austin Butler movie last year—but there’s a LOT more to Elvis and Priscilla’s relationship than we saw on screen.
We knew that Priscilla first met Elvis at a party in West Germany. But how did a 14-year-old girl even end up at Elvis’s house? After he returned to the U.S., what happened in the two years they didn’t see each other? And where do women like Anita Wood and Ann-Margret fit into this timeline?
We answer these questions and more as we explore the ‘burning love’ and ‘suspicious minds’ of Elvis & Priscilla Presley.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
We have bonus episodes every other week that you can find on Patreon!
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57. When Neil Armstrong Met Janet Shearon *TEASER*
Today’s episode is out of this world! We’re headed back to the 1960s and listening to “Rocketman” nonstop as we talk Neil Armstrong and his first wife, Janet Shearon. Their story gives the phrase “I love you to the moon and back” a very literal meaning, but sadly sometimes the greatest distance in relationships can be felt here on earth.
Both Neil and Janet were committed to the Apollo 8 cause, which for Janet meant taking on sole ownership of raising their family. Their relationship was rocked by the tragic loss of their daughter, Karen, and their vastly different forms of grieving. Join us as we piece together their highly private relationship and look back on the 2018 film, “First Man,” and discuss the creative liberties taken in telling their story.
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56. When Robert Pattinson Met Suki Waterhouse
Today, we’re revisiting our boy Robert Pattinson, diving into his relationship with Suki Waterhouse. The press initially dubbed this relationship a casual fling in 2018 but five years later they’re still going strong. Their shared beauty, British roots, goofiness, and disorganized habits seemingly make them the perfect match. Meanwhile, their extreme secretiveness sparks a natural curiosity. What’s their deal? We talk the baggage of Rob’s past breakups with Kristen Stewart and FKA Twigs and how his desire for privacy may collide with Suki’s rising stardom, pulling back the curtain on paparazzi photos and the façade some stars put up. Of course, we never know any of the celebrities we discuss. But with Rob and Suki, it’s as though the closer we look, the less we understand.
Episodes mentioned in the show:
Robert Pattinson Episode - Another Bite of Twilight
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55. When Helena Bonham Carter Met Tim Burton *TEASER*
It’s spooky season, so who better to discuss than Helena Bonham Carter and Tim Burton? The couple is known for their dark, gothic films—from her role as Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter to his movies Edward Scissorhands, Beetlejuice, Corpse Bride, and more. Helena starred in seven Tim Burton films, but their life together off-screen is even more interesting…
Their wild hair, eccentric clothes, and unique living arrangements (separate houses next door to each other) made Helena and Tim’s romance seem stranger than fiction. They were perfect for each other—weren’t they? It certainly seemed that way until news broke of their split, and Helena wore black to mourn the relationship.
Hear the ups, downs, and zig-zags of Tim and Helena’s unusual relationship on this week’s bonus episode. Happy Halloween!
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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54. When Neil Patrick Harris Met David Burtka
Happy October! To get into the fall spirit, we’re talking about a couple that LOVES Halloween more than anyone (so much so that it’s even gotten them into hot water.) It’s actors Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, who’ve been together for 19 years and share two adorable children. While many people know of their annual Halloween pictures, there’s a lot more to their love story than that. After all, their relationship was initially kept secret from the public.
Neil was one of the first openly gay actors in early 2000s Hollywood. Did he feel pressured to stay in the closet while starring in ‘How I Met Your Mother’? What motivated him to come out? And what’s Elton John’s husband doing here?
Plus, we go through all their over-the-top Halloween costumes through the years!
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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53. When Angelina Jolie Met Brad Pitt *TEASER*
The images of Brad and Angelina playing with her son in Kenya left the world absolutely gobsmacked after his shocking divorce with Jennifer Aniston. Now, we’re picking up where we left off in last week’s episode (“When Brad Pitt Met Jennifer Aniston.”)
The iconic Bradgelina—with their many kids, mansions, philanthropy and striking beauty—seemed untouchable and unbreakable at one point in time. We look back at their 12 year relationship and discuss the upsetting plane incident and child abuse allegations through the ongoing and contentious lawsuits and custody battle.
Plus, we check back with Jennifer Aniston and her relationship with Brad today.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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52. When Brad Pitt Met Jennifer Aniston
It’s arguably one of the most famous divorces of all time: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. They were the ultimate power couple of the early 2000s, publicly sharing their engagement, home renovation updates, playful arguments and plans for a family in a way that made the masses feel close to them. But in 2004, their apparent openness only made the world more shocked and devastated when Brad abruptly left Jen and started a family with Angelina Jolie.
In this episode, we look back at the early days of their relationship up through their shocking separation statement issued on the last day of a romantic getaway. We talk Jen’s healing after the breakup before continuing with Brad and Angelina’s story in next week’s episode.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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51. When Emma Stone Met Andrew Garfield *TEASER*
When Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield first met on the set of “The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2011, they were both in relationships. But only a few months into filming, the two broke it off with their significant others, and soon, it was obvious they were into each other.
‘Stonefield’ quickly became the cutest couple in Hollywood, and both Emma and Andrew’s careers skyrocketed as they took on more challenging acting roles. Everything seemed perfect to outsiders—so what happened to this adorable, silly couple?? And where do they stand today?
Let us take you through Stonefield's entire timeline, featuring long declarations of love from Andrew, edibles at Disneyland, handmade signs for paparazzi, and a mysterious paper bag.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.
50. When Paul McCartney Met Linda Eastman
In the 1960s, millions of people around the world were absolutely in love with the Beatles—and especially Paul, who was often called the “cute Beatle." So what was it about Linda Eastman that captured Paul McCartney’s heart? And how did Paul and Linda meet? For our 50th episode, Kel compiles a 30-year timeline that follows Paul and Linda’s love story—one full of music, family, animals, and of course, some band drama.
P.S. Since it’s been one whole year of Significant Lovers, at the end of the episode we share our rejected name ideas!
Sources Mentioned:
The Paul McCartney Project website
Paul McCartney: The Lyrics
The Beatles by Hunter Davies
The Linda McCartney website
Paul & Linda Playlist:
Two of Us by The Beatles
Lovely Linda by Paul McCartney
Every Night by Paul McCartney
Maybe I'm Amazed by Paul McCartney
Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul and Linda McCartney
Another Day by Paul and Linda McCartney
Silly Love Songs by Wings
Calico Skies by Paul McCartney
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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49. When Josh Hutcherson Met Vanessa Hudgens *TEASER*
The history books remember Vanessa Hudgens’ long-term relationships with Zac Efron and Austin Butler. But do you remember her alleged fling with Josh Hutcherson? Mel takes us back to their adorable chemistry that never quite blossomed. Join us as we talk rejection, rebounds, and the lack sexual gratification in The Hunger Games.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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48. Couples That Should've/Could've Been *TEASER*
Sometimes we think two people would make a beautiful pairing—but for whatever reason, it wasn't meant to be. This week, Mel and Kel discuss couples that could have or should have been together. In some cases there was a real attraction and missed connection. In other scenarios, we're scheming and playing matchmakers. Who do you think could have been a great couple??
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
47. When Cara Delevingne Met Ashley Benson *UNLOCKED*
In honor of our one year anniversary, we're unlocking our very first Patreon bonus episode from last August, 2022.
Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson fell in love while filming ‘Her Smell’ in 2018 and dated for two years. In our first Patreon exclusive, Mel timelines the flirty romance—complete with a sex bench, passionate displays of affection, and confusing cheating rumors. We theorize a reconciliation probability and how the exes feel about each other today. Plus, we discuss Cara’s crazy aristocratic connections and feel very poor in the process.
P.S. Mel's microphone was recording super low in the first seven minutes or so, but it gets better after that! We apologize for the audio quality there!
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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46. When Carey Mulligan Met Marcus Mumford *TEASER*
This is a summer bonus episode! You can listen to it in full on Patreon.
Meet-cutes don’t get any cuter than this! Actress Carey Mulligan and musician Marcus Mumford (of Mumford & Sons) have been married for 11 years, but many people don’t realize the unusual way their relationship started. Here’s how they met, reunited, and everything that’s happened since.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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45. Couple Updates & Reactions Part II *TEASER*
Sometimes there's more to say about the relationships we've covered, and that's definitely the case for these four couples! This week we're revisiting Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn (and Matty Healy), John Mayer and Katy Perry, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. ♡
This is the first of our summer bonus episodes available on Patreon! We'll be back in September with full-length free episodes.
Summer Hiatus - We'll Be Back Every Week September 2023!
Hi everyone! Significant Lovers is going on a summer break for July and August 2023, with no public episodes until we're back in September. We will still have bonus Patreon episodes throughout the summer, so stay tuned for those!
Are there any couples you love and want us to cover next season? Send us an email at significantlovers@gmail.com. ♡ We hope you have a wonderful season, and we'll get back together soon.
44. When Sacha Baron Cohen Met Isla Fisher *TEASER*
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
In an industry where celebrity couples rarely last, Sacha Baron Cohen and Isla Fisher continue to go the distance. Could comedy hold the key to a long and happy marriage? Join us as we gush over their enduring cuteness after over 20 years together.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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43. When Rachel McAdams Met Ryan Gosling
To this day, hopeless romantics fantasize about The Notebook’s Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams reuniting. But are the stars of Nicholas Sparks’ best movie anything like their characters?
After allegedly going from enemies to lovers, the Canadian actors dated at a time when both their Hollywood careers were soaring. Maybe their love story is actually more similar to La La Land? Join us as we look back on interviews, tabloid stories, and that iconic MTV kiss.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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42. When Lana Del Rey Met Barrie-James O'Neill *TEASER*
Lana Del Rey is known for writing heart-wrenching, yearning, tortured songs about love. So who is inspiring these melancholy tunes?? If you go back to Lana’s “Born to Die” and “Ultraviolence” days, she was with the Scottish musician Barrie-James O’Neill for three years.
Lana and Barrie were like a modern-day Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, making songs and homemade music videos together. And the darkness Lana saw in herself, she saw in Barrie too. But eventually it became too dark for even her, and she blindsided Barrie at the end of their relationship.
Kel and Mel have been fans of Lana for YEARS (even made a homemade “Dark Paradise” video back in high school). Let us take you through Lana’s song catalog as we reminisce on her “Living Legend” Barrie.
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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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41. When Barack Obama Met Michelle Robinson
This week, we're telling a love story that starts with an ice cream date in Chicago and leads to the White House in D.C. It's none other than Barack and Michelle Obama.
From the outside, the Obamas' 30 year marriage looks picture perfect. But Michelle has repeatedly shared that “there were 10 years I couldn’t stand my husband.” 10 years—that’s quite a long rough patch! But with hard work and determination, the 44th President and First Lady made it through to the other side. Here's how they did it.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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40. When Priyanka Chopra Met Shah Rukh Khan *TEASER*
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
We’re headed to India to investigate a scandalous case of “did-they-didn’t-they” between then-rising star, Priyanka Chopra, and married “King of Bollywood,” Shah Rukh Khan. After getting close filming Don and Don 2, tabloids and message boards got VERY suspicious that something was going on between SRK and PeeCee. We analyze the juicy evidence of their alleged affair, which many believe led to Priyanka’s ostracization from Bollywood. We talk power dynamics, double standards, and ask ourselves what level of intimacy permits putting your hand in someone’s pocket?
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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39. When John F. Kennedy Jr. Met Carolyn Bessette
It’s an episode of American royalty—the captivating and tragic relationship of John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette. He was an all-American golden boy who charmed everyone he met, and she was a mysterious it-girl, not intimidated by anyone. As public obsession mounted, the fairytale crumbled under pressure. He was was reckless. She was a recluse. Between alleged affairs and family drama, we discuss first-hand accounts of their turbulent story, which ended tragically far too soon.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @significantlovers.
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38. When Jeff Probst Met Julie Berry *TEASER*
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Did you know that the host of Survivor, Jeff Probst, dated a contestant back in 2004? During season 9 on the islands of Vanuatu, Jeff fell for the Survivor player Julie Berry, a 24-year old from Maine. Jeff emailed Julie after the season ended, and the two enjoyed a “love affair” that lasted four years.
We’re joined by Kel’s sister Shannon, a Survivor expert, to look back at the early seasons of the show, recall Jeff’s iconic catchphrases, and tell the unusual story of Jeff & Julie.
Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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37. When John Mayer Met Katy Perry—with FluentlyForward!
We’re joined by the fabulous Shannon McNamara of the FluentlyForward podcast to discuss Katy Perry & John Mayer’s on-and-off relationship! John’s become a recurring character on the podcast (for whatever reason) and we want to know: he may have been a playboy, but was his love for Katy real? It sure seemed that way when he wrote songs like “I Still Feel Like Your Man” after their breakup. Shannon provides the blind items as we follow this bumpy relationship from 2012 to 2016. After learning more about them, Katy’s song “Never Really Over” has never been more true!
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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36. When Taylor Swift Met Joe Alwyn *TEASER*
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Grab some wine and ice cream because today we are decompressing the recent break up of Taylor Swift and the mysterious Joe Alwyn. These lovers gave many people hope that every guitar string scar would lead to a magnetic force of a man. So what happened?! We take you all the way back to their first cruel summer together through their music collaborations and the many adorable Easter eggs in Taylor’s discography. Plus, we speculate the role the Eras Tour played in their breakup and what type of person would be most compatible for someone as big and busy as Taylor.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
35. When Ruby Rose Met Jessica Origliasso
This week, we explore the complex relationship between actress Ruby Rose (“Orange Is the New Black,” “Batwoman”) and The Veronicas' Jessica Orgliasso. The Aussie couple initially fell in love in 2008, a wild era when everyone was accused of being a “fake lesbian.” Eight years later, they reunited, and their grand displays of affection and combined beauty made them 'couple goals' for many.
However, shippers were bummed to learn the relationship was rockier than it appeared. We dive into the rift their love caused between Jess and her twin sister, Lisa, wondering why lovers may compete with family and friends. Plus, we ask—how would you react if your ex commented on a picture of your new relationship? Join us as we explore the seemingly hard feelings, and speculate about Ruby’s upcoming memoir.
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram @significantlovers.
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34. When F. Scott Fitzgerald Met Zelda Sayre (Part II) *TEASER*
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!
Where did we leave off? Last we saw them, Zelda had an affair with a French aviator, and Scott said their marriage would “never be the same.”
He was correct, as their relationship took dark turns for the worse. Scott befriended Ernest Hemingway in Paris, who told him “Zelda just wants to destroy you.” Zelda’s mental health deteriorated as she and Scott fought, and she entered many mental institutions in the following years.
Yet even while Scott and Zelda became separated over time, they still wrote heartfelt letters to each other for the rest of their lives. Their relationship was far from perfect, but it’s still a love story influencing pop culture, literature (and now us!) to this day.
🎶 Want more of the ‘20s and the Fitzgeralds? Listen to our Scott & Zelda music playlist on Apple Music or Spotify!🎶
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.
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