Significant Lovers
Significant Lovers explores famous couples throughout history and pop culture. Like a slice-of-life rom-com, Mel, Kel, and Kait detail the little moments of other people’s love lives. Join us as we ship our faves, pick sides in divorces, and resurrect forgotten flames.
Episodes
151. When Lucille Ball Met Desi Arnaz: Part I
Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz were TV’s perfect “It” couple throughout the 1950s. But was their marriage in real life as perfect as their on-screen counterparts? This week, Kaitlyn dives deep into the turbulent backstories of Lucy and Desi, their rises to fame, and their eventual meeting on a Hollywood set that ignited a whirlwind romance for the ages. Due to the magnitude of Lucy and Desi’s relatio
150. June Valentine *TEASER*: Q&A, Harry & Zoë, Joshua Bassett & More
In our 150th episode (!) and June Valentine, we’re discussing: – Joshua Bassett’s new memoir Rookie: life after his breakup with Olivia Rodrigo and “Driver’s License” –Questions from our listeners, including how Kel & Mel met their significant lovers, and the couples we’re too intimidated to cover –Harry Styles’ reported engagement to Zoë Kravitz! –The wild world of relationship betting –And m
149. When Jack White Met Meg White *TEASER*
When the indie rock band The White Stripes emerged from Detroit in the early 2000s, Jack and Meg White introduced themselves to the world as brother and sister. Meg was the shy yet badass sister on drums. Jack was the wild younger brother on lead vocals and guitar. The White Stripes gradually found mainstream success with iconic songs like “Seven Nation Army” and “We’re Going to Be Friends.” But
148. When Penélope Cruz Met Javier Bardem
Do you believe in the concept of “right person, wrong time”? Well, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem may be one of our greatest examples of that phenomenon. This week, we’re chronicling their decades-long relationship that begins further back than you might think — way back in 1991. Today we know Penelope and Javier as glittering stars on the red carpet, both award-winning actors from Spain. But who
147. May Valentine *TEASER*: The Drama, Famesick, & Jelena Continued
Happy spring, and welcome to our May Valentine. ♡ We have a lot to discuss in Significant Lovers-related news, including: -The Drama (starring Significant Lovers alumni Robert Pattinson & Zendaya) …and the worst things we’ve ever done-The end of ‘Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette’ -Elizabeth Taylor & Taylor Swift -Olivia Rodrigo & Josua Bassett-More on Justin Bieber & Selena
146. When Justin Bieber Met Selena Gomez: Part II *TEASER*
When we last left Justin & Selena, they were not talking. Or talking? It’s so hard to keep up! Anyway, now it’s 2014. Justin’s deep in his party phase, and Selena has just pulled the plug on the end of her tour after being diagnosed with Lupus. Over the next four years, the amount of drama that would transpire would give anyone whiplash. We’re going month by month to piece together their on-and-of
145. When Justin Bieber Met Selena Gomez: Part I
Justin Bieber…but we gotta keep an eye out for Selenerrr. This is a couple we have been putting off for A WHILE. In the early 2010s, “Jelena” was arguably one of the most massive young power couples in the biz. Their lore is lengthy, and their shippers are…sometimes a little scary. It’s an intimidating task to tackle their complicated history when so many already have, but we would be remiss to le
144: April Valentine *TEASER*: ‘Eternity’, Zendaya & Tom Holland, Wedding Movies & More
Welcome to our April ‘Valentine’! This week we’re discussing a grab-bag of Significant Lovers-related news and media, including: Continue our discussion of Love Story: JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette Review the 2025 romance movie EternitySignificant Lovers alum Justin Timberlake’s rough past few weeks Jack Antonoff’s new song “Dirty Wedding Dress” ‘The Drama’ press tour with Zendaya and Robert Pattin
143: When Uma Thurman Met Ethan Hawke *TEASER*
We’re drawing back the curtain on one of Hollywood’s most interesting ‘90s “It couples”: Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. From their electric on-set chemistry in Gattaca to their whirlwind romance and elusive wedding, we’re breaking down all the drama behind Uma and Ethan’s frequent red carpet appearances. They’re a Significant Lovers couple for the books: secret dating, unplanned pregnancy, jealousy,
142: When Shah Jahan Met Mumtaz Mahal
We’re exploring the famous love story behind one of the seven modern wonders of the world -- The Taj Mahal. The relationship between Shah Jahan and Mumtaz Mahal went beyond the typical polygamous marriage of royal courts at the time, and became a romance remembered for its fidelity, fertility (!), and tragedy.From their first meeting at a royal bazaar in the Mughal Empire, to their devout marriage
141: March Valentine *TEASER*: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette, Hamnet, Wuthering Heights & the Olympics
In our March ‘Valentine’ bonus episode, we’re talking about: The new TV show Love Story: JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette Hamnet The new Wuthering Heights adaptation Robert Pattinson and Zendaya’s upcoming film The Drama Zendaya & Tom Holland speculation A Rob & Kristen (Robsten) thought Maya Hawke’s wedding, Phoebe Bridgers in attendance Romance and cheating drama at the Winter Olympics And
140: When Mary-Kate Olsen Met Olivier Sarkozy *TEASER*
You’re invited…to Mary-Kate and Sarkozy’s wedding party! This week, we’re exploring the mysterious relationship between Mary-Kate Olsen, the child-actor turned fashion designer, and Olivier Sarkozy, the banker and half-brother of the French president. The world had followed the Olsen twins since they were babies on Full House. Now all grown up, Mary-Kate dated (and married!) a man 17 years her sen
139: When Napoleon Bonaparte Met Joséphine de Beauharnais
“I don’t love you an atom; on the contrary, I detest you. You are a good-for-nothing, very ungraceful, very tactless…You never write me; you don’t care for your husband,” wrote Napoleon Bonaparte to his wife, Josephine, in 1796. But at the end of the same letter? He wrote, “I hope soon I shall clasp you in my arms and cover you with a million kisses…” That’s Napoleon and Joséphine – a constant pus
138: February Valentine *TEASER*: Frank Sinatra Extras, Toxic Mom Group Drama, & Age-Gap Relationships
In our February 2026 Valentine, Mel, Kel, and Kaitlyn discuss the following: Significant friendships: Ashley Tisdale and dealing with toxic friend groups Results from our Stranger Things poll Frank Sinatra ‘deleted scenes’Prioritizing your career/’dream job’ over love People who unabashedly marry for money New couple: Tom Brady and Alix Earle Heated Rivalry costars dating: François Arnaud and Conn
137: When Lily Allen Met David Harbour *TEASER*
We’re untying the Duane Reade bag handles and digging into the very messy marriage of Lily Allen and David Harbour. Our first dating‑app couple, they looked to be all love and light, at first. But in 2025, Lily’s brutally candid, masterpiece of an album, West End Girl, torched the Stranger Things star while revealing every nitty‑gritty detail of the open relationship that left the singer in emotio
136. When Tom Brady Met Bridget Moynahan *UNLOCKED*
This episode originally aired in 2022 on Patreon, and we're making it public for the first time. Enjoy! As New England Patriots fans, we know too well what it’s like to be broken up with by Tom Brady as he flaunts his new relationship so publicly. But imagine that heartbreak on top of being pregnant with his child! Actress Bridget Moynahan may have played the new, young girlfriend (Natasha) wh
135: January Valentine *TEASER*: Stranger Things, Buckingham Nicks, & Engagements Including Mel’s!
♡ Welcome to our first Valentine hour! ♡ This is a little different from our typical couple episodes. Every month, we’ll discuss updates on people from our ‘hall of flames’, read letters from our listeners, read love and breakup stories in the news, host polls and trivia, and share other musings related to Significant Lovers! In this January Valentine, we discuss: Significant engagements of the pa
134: When Macaulay Culkin Met Brenda Song
Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals!In the spirit of the season, we’re celebrating the love story of two former child stars (yes, two) whose early careers included some very festive films. You obviously know Macaulay Culkin from Home Alone, but don’t sleep on Brenda Song’s early acting credits in Santa with Muscles and The Ultimate Christmas Present. Join us as we dive into how these two overcame p
133. When Frank Sinatra Met Ava Gardner *TEASER*
What happens when two people who are very similar, and have the same weaknesses, fall in love? And all that’s holding them together is the love they share? Disaster. Though short-lived, the relationship between singer Frank Sinatra and actress Ava Gardner remains one of the most explosive —and enduring—unions in Hollywood history. From their scandalous affair while Sinatra was still married, throu
132. When Pocahontas Met John Rolfe
Everyone seems to know about Pocahontas and John Smith. It’s hard not too. Between the Disney film and the famous painting that hangs in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, their love story has become a founding American legend. But what if we were to tell you that it it’s all a myth, that Pocahontas was never with John Smith at all? And that Pocahontas did marry an Englishman, but that his name was John Ro
131. When J.R.R. Tolkien Met Edith Bratt *TEASER*
We wanted to cover a couple in the fantasy world…but that’s tricky to do when our podcast is only about real-life couples! Thankfully, there is a beautiful love story behind the creator of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit: the story of J.R.R. Tolkien and Edith Bratt. Tolkien and Edith’s love story began as star-crossed lovers, and their separation inspired Tolkien to write the story of Beren a
130. When Natalia Dyer Met Charlie Heaton
Stranger Things has been on for so long, Obama was president when it first aired. But it’s finally (sadly) entering its final season this November. So let’s talk about the show’s real-life couple, who have been dating for over ten years behind the scenes: Natalia Dyer and Charlie Heaton! Known for playing teens Nancy Wheeler and Jonathan Byers in the 1980s, co-stars Natalia and Charlie quietly, pr
129. When Angelina Jolie Met Billy Bob Thorton *TEASER*
Vials of blood…that’s probably your main association with Billy Bob Thorton and Angelina Jolie, right? In the spirit of spooky season, Mel tells the tale of this 2000s Gothic couple. He was a 45-year-old, late bloomer “hillbilly” from Arkansas on his fifth marriage. She was a beautiful, brooding 25-year-old Hollywood “nepo baby” on her second. All the stars aligned for these two dark and twisty so
128. When Paul Newman Met Joanne Woodward
Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s 50-year marriage is arguably Hollywood’s most enduring real-life love story. Regarded as the “Last Movie Stars” of the Golden Era, they worked together on 16 films and shared a combined 14 Academy Award nominations. A rarity in showbusiness, they somehow managed to maintain their deep chemistry and friendship all while raising a big family in Connecticut, chasing
127. When Michelle Williams Met Heath Ledger *TEASER*
In this week’s Patreon episode, Kaitlyn's covering a couple that was once called “Mr. and Mrs. Brooklyn” by the New York Times in 2007: Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger. From falling in love on the set of Brokeback Mountain, to becoming first time parents a year later, Heath and Michelle’s fairy tale love story appeared to have all the makings of forever. But less than 3 years after meeting,
126. When Frida Kahlo Met Diego Rivera
In 1929, their marriage was likened to that between “an elephant and a dove.” But in the years following, their relationship would go on to prove far more complicated than their dissimilar appearances would reveal— and far more explosive. In this extra long episode of Significant Lovers, we unravel the intoxicatingly toxic relationship between Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. From fir
125. When Leonard Cohen Met Marianne Ihlen *TEASER*
We were in actual tears by the end of this episode. Kel takes us back to 1960 on the remote island of Hydra, where singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen first met and fell in love with Marianne Ihlen, a young mother from Norway. Although their paths didn’t stay aligned forever, Leonard and Marianne never quite forgot each other– even in their very last days. Whether you’re unfamiliar with Leonard’s musi
124. When Gwyneth Paltrow Met Chris Martin
Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton gave us the term “paparazzi.” JLo and Ben Affleck gave us combined couple names like ‘Bennifer.’ And thanks to Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow, we will always have “consciously uncoupling.” Way back in episode 11, Kell covered Gwyneth Paltrow and her long-forgotten fiancé, Brad Pitt. Now over 100 episodes later, we’re back to revisit the romance between the act
123: When Reese Witherspoon Met Ryan Phillippe *TEASER*
Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe were the “perfect” young Hollywood sweethearts in the late 90s. We look back on how the Cruel Intentions’ co-stars first met and their whirlwind trajectory to newlyweds and young parents. We discuss their questionable wedding venue, the Oscar love curse, gender stereotypes, Ryan’s past controversies, and more. Related and Similar Episodes: Episode 25: When John
122. When Emma Goldman Met Ben Reitman—with Silent Generation
In a special bonus episode, Kelly is joined by Nathan from the podcast Silent Generation. Nathan tells us the fascinating love story between Emma Goldman and Ben Reitman, two radical people who lived very unconventional lives together in the early twentieth century. Once called “the most dangerous woman in America,” Emma was an anarchist revolutionary, writer, and political activist. Ben Reitman w
121. When Taylor Swift Met Joe Jonas
Like many girls, Taylor Swift has an unlucky history with J names. We’ve covered her relationships with Jake Gyllenhaal, John Mayer, and Joe Alwyn. Today, we’re going back to 2008 to revisit her very first high-profile relationship with the original Joe, Mr. Perfectly Fine himself, Joe Jonas.This short relationship took on a life of its own after ending with the infamous 27 second phone call. Back
120. When Bonnie Parker Met Clyde Barrow *TEASER*
Ditch your old jalopy, and steal yourself a new vehicle, because you’re gonna need it to keep up with this whirlwind of an episode. You won’t want to fall behind and get left in the dust. In this episode, Kaitlyn takes us deep into the infamous love story of one of the most notorious duos in American history: Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. We cover it all. From their humble beginnings in Texas to
119. When Tom Holland Met Zendaya
A note to our listeners: We are taking a little break from the podcast due to some current hardships in our family. We should be back by June 2025, and we will keep you updated on our Instagram (@significantlovers). Now on to the show... The year was 2016. A relatively unknown British actor named Tom Holland had just recently been cast (the year prior) as the newest Spider-Man. He made his first a
118. When Eric Clapton Met Pattie Boyd *TEASER*
“Have you ever loved a woman / so much you tremble in pain?” Eric Clapton certainly has. As he wrote on the album “Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs,” Eric Clapton was deeply, madly in love with his best friend George Harrison’s wife, Pattie Boyd. Picking up from last week, we tell Eric’s side of this iconic rock ‘n roll love triangle. There’s a voodoo spell, two love letters, obsession, music,
117. When George Harrison Met Pattie Boyd (& Eric Clapton)
We’ve covered John (and Yoko) and Paul (and Linda). It’s time to finally discuss “the Quiet Beatle”—George Harrison. When George Harrison first laid eyes on Pattie Boyd in 1964, there was an instant connection. It was on the set of the Beatles’ film ‘Hard Days Night,’ where Pattie played a schoolgirl with one line. Off set, Pattie was an ‘it girl’ model of the swinging ‘60s London, known for her i
116. When Jack Antonoff Met Margaret Qualley *TEASER*
They say, when you know, you know. Such was the case for Bleachers’ Jack Antonoff and actress Margaret Qualley and their whirlwind romance after first meeting in 2021 and getting engaged ten months later. Mel walks us through their full timeline, '80s aesthetic, silly interviews, PDA moments, and more! For added context, be sure to check out our past episode on Jack’s relationship with Lena Du
115. When William Shakespeare Met Anne Hathaway
Today we are dissecting the hidden details of William Shakespeare’s private life. You know his romantic plays, characters and sonnets, but what was The Bard like as a lover? Did his marriage to farmer’s daughter, Anne Hathaway (no, not that one) inspire his work? To hell if we know! Elizabethan gossip columnists SUCKED at archiving the juicy details. Alas, we are left to piece together the scant i
114. When Whoopi Goldberg Met Ted Danson *TEASER*
The year was 1992, and the longtime married man Ted Danson had just wrapped filming the 10th season of the popular sitcom Cheers. The 11th season would not film for another couple months, and so with an abnormally long hiatus ahead of him, Ted decided to sign on to the comedy movie Made in America, starring alongside the recent Oscar winner, Whoopi Goldberg. What happened next was pop culture hist
113. When Cleopatra Met Mark Antony
You may be thinking to yourself, didn’t you already cover this couple already? Nope! A few weeks back we covered the brief affair between Cleopatra and Julius Caesar. This week, we’re diving deep into the legendary romance between Cleopatra and Mark Antony. One of history's most famous power couples, and the inspiration for at least two of William Shakespeare’s plays (maybe even more). Join us
112: When Domenico Dolce Met Stefano Gabbana *TEASER*
Ciao! Buongiorno! It’s fashion week for Significant Lovers!Did you know Dolce & Gabbana isn’t just a fashion brand? Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana were real-life lovers before becoming world-renowned fashion designers. Today, we may think of D&G as a status symbol of wealth, but the real Dolce and Gabbana were scrappy, struggling, aspiring designers when they first met in 1980. Join us
111. When Ellen DeGeneres Met Portia de Rossi
Ellen Degeneres, the comedian, actress, and talk show host, has faced her fair share of controversies. First, she was literally cancelled in 1997 after coming out as gay on network television.
Actress Portia de Rossi—young and in the closet—watched Ellen come out and rebuild her career, in awe and terrified of ever doing the same.
Ellen and Portia were both in relationships when they first met, b
110. When Jude Law Met Sienna Miller *TEASER*
It’s 2004 and British heartthrob Jude Law is newly engaged to his Alfie co-star and boho-chic “it-girl,” Sienna Miller. The couple appear madly in love, dominating British tabloids and style boards. That is until Jude’s former nanny goes total TMI in a jaw-dropping, tell-all interview, revealing a month-long affair with her former employer. We look back on the salacious scandal and the chaotic yea
109. When Jenn Tran Met Sasha Farber
Sometimes rejection is just redirection. Jenn Tran’s whirlwind year took her from an unknown physician assistant student to Bachelor contestant, to the star of The Bachelorette, to a devastating broken engagement on live TV. But then ABC producers knocked on her dressing room door with an offer to join Dancing with the Stars. Paired with pro dancer Sasha Farber, Jenn quickly learned ballroom danci
108. When Olivia Rodrigo Met Joshua Bassett *TEASER*
Were you alive in 2021? Then you most definitely have heard of Olivia Rodrigo and her breakout hit “drivers license.” And you probably have also heard of Joshua Bassett, Olivia’s ex-boyfriend (and then current co-star) who inspired the song. But what you might not have heard was the whole story of their relationship…
From their on-screen chemistry in High School Musical: The Musical: The Series to
107. When Cleopatra Met Julius Caesar
Hop on your royal river barge, and join us this episode as we time-travel back to antiquity and explore the mysterious and often mischaracterized romantic relationship between Queen Cleopatra VII of Egypt and Roman dictator, Julius Caesar.
Listen as we answer all your burning questions about these two iconic lovers. Like, how did these two powerful rulers even meet? What about their spouses? Was
106. Looking Back at Love in 2024 *TEASER*
Note from Kel, Mel & Kait: We are still on Christmas break but will be back with a public episode next week!
If you’ve been living under a rock for the past year…that’s ok! We’ve got you covered. In a very special bonus episode, we’re creating a time capsule of 2024, documenting the year’s notable breakups, new relationships, marriages, and babies.
We’re talking about Sabrina Carpenter &
105. Rapid-Fire Relationships *TEASER*
Oftentimes we want to cover a couple, but there’s just not enough information to fill an hour. So for a *very special* bonus episode, we’re discussing nine rapid-fire relationships never before shared on the show!
Rapid-fire couples include:
Renée Zellweger and Jim Carey
Sarah Jessica Parker and JFK Jr.
Emma Stone and Keiran Culkin
Elliot Page and Kate Mara
Nicole Kidman and Len
104. When Stevie Nicks Met Lindsey Buckingham: Part II *TEASER*
By 1990, exes Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham had both quit their band Fleetwood Mac. So there was no reason for them to interact anymore, right? …Wrong!
It’s never really over with Stevie and Lindsey. In this second part episode, we follow Buckingham Nicks through the ‘90s to now—including their iconic reunion during The Dance tour and *that* Silver Springs performance.
Did something happen
103. When Stevie Nicks Met Lindsey Buckingham: Part I
Dreams. Go Your Own Way. Silver Springs. The Chain. These iconic Fleetwood Mac hits from the legendary Rumours album capture the emotional highs and lows of the tumultuous breakup between Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
But their love story spans far beyond the music. Stevie and Lindsey’s passionate, love-hate relationship began in high school and evolved through decades of collaboration, hea
102. When Prince William Met Kate Middleton: Part II *TEASER*
While princess fairytales end with the wedding, that is where today’s story begins. To start the second installment of our William and Kate series, we revisit all of the details of their 2011 royal wedding. Then we dive into their significant events that have shaped their marriage, including the birth of their three kids, their rift with Meghan and Harry, rumors of infidelity, conspiracy theories,
101. When Prince William Met Kate Middleton: Part I
A tale as old as time: an ordinary girl meets a dashing prince, and though all young maidens in the land pine for his hand, he only has eyes for her. Well, this was the plot of a young Kate Middleton’s middle school play; unaware she’d grow up to one day live out a real-life fairytale. Was it written in the stars? Was real life just as much of a storybook?
We’re going back to 2001, when Prince Wi
100. When King James I Met George Villiers *TEASER*
It's our 100th episode!! To celebrate, we spend the first 20 minutes or so playing trivia about our past episodes, then dive into the scandalous love story between King James I and George Villiers.
Sit back, relax, and grab your pop-corn with this episode. It’s almost too crazy to believe. You may almost think you started accidentally listening to an audio book of a Shakespeare play. After all, t
99. When Nina Dobrev Met Ian Somerhalder
In March 2010, Nina Dobrev sat down and told Seventeen Magazine that she would NEVER date one of her Vampire Diaries costars. But less than two months later, she was spotted getting cozy with Ian Somerhalder court side at a basketball game. What changed? Did Somerhalder’s smoldering good looks finally get to her? If so, what happened to his girlfriend?
To quote Nina Dobrev and Ian Somerhalder the
98. When Mary Shelley Met Percy Shelley *TEASER*
We’re getting into the Halloween spirit with this truly gothic, spooky, and surprisingly non-monogamous relationship from the 1800s. You may know Mary Shelley as the writer and creator of Frankenstein, but her love life really was stranger than fiction!
Enter Percy Shelley, the devilishly handsome poet and advocate of ‘free-love.’ Percy’s already married when he meets young Mary, and they declare
97. When Tom Cruise Met Nicole Kidman
Aliens, vampires, cults, Scientologists… It’s all here for a spooky season episode of Significant Lovers! We’re going back to the early ‘90s when actor Tom Cruise, already married and dabbling in the cult of Scientology, met and fell for actress Nicole Kidman.
Tom and Nicole quickly dropped their partners and began a passionate, whirlwind romance, and she even showed a mild curiosity in Tom’s new
96. When Selena Gomez Met The Weeknd *TEASER*
It’s 2017 and Selena Gomez is the most followed person on Instagram. Her brand is evolving to be more mature and sexier, enhanced by her new relationship with the mysterious Abel Tesfaye (aka: The Weekend). Oh no—queue the conspiracies that this was a PR contract.
By all accounts, this relationship seemed to be evolving sweetly until it was abruptly interrupted by Selena’s ex Justin Bieber crawl
95. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Lopez: Part II
Imagine you get back together with your ex after 20 years and they still haven’t changed. Bennifer 2.0’s recent break up may serve as a cautionary tale for all who fantasize about that one who got away. Or…maybe these two superstars will reconcile once again and force us into a Part 3.
Good grief. Whether this relationship reboot was a publicity stunt or a true whirlwind romance that burned brigh
94. When Jennifer Lawrence Met Nicholas Hoult *TEASER*
You may know him from playing narcissists like Tony Stonem on Skins or Emperor Peter III on The Great. You know her for playing Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games and receiving three nominations at the Academy Awards (and winning once!). It’s Nicholas Hoult and Jennifer Lawrence!
Back in the early 2010s, Nick and JLaw dated off and on for five years. We’re looking back on this oft-forgotten cou
93. When John Adams Met Abigail Smith
Today, over 1,160 letters still exist between President John Adams and his wife Abigail Adams. And do you know why there were so many letters between them?
Because during their marriage, they were long distance for ELEVEN YEARS!!
Before Adams became George Washington’s VP and eventually the second president of the United States, he was part of the original congress in Philadelphia and served as
92. When Hunter Biden Met Hallie Biden *TEASER*
Hunter Biden, the youngest son of President Joe Biden, has been a magnet for controversy. But perhaps one of his saddest scandals was his affair with his late brother’s widow, Hallie. This episode is about the intense bonds that can be born from grief, but at its core it’s about brotherly love.
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91. When Miley Cyrus Met Liam Hemsworth
Miley Cyrus’ decade-long romance with Liam Hemsworth lives on as her most iconic relationship to date. In 2023, her hit single “Flowers” brought up new rumors alleging Liam cheated throughout their relationship with 14 different women…including with Jennifer Lawrence? What? Where did that come from?!
To decipher fact from fiction, we are looking back at the entirety of their on-and-off-again rela
90. Hall of Flames Rewind Part II *TEASER*
It’s part two of our Hall of Flames Rewind! This time, we’re revisiting the relationships and people Kelly’s covered. Couples discussed include:
King Charles III & Queen Camilla
Drake & Rihanna
Rachel Bilson & Adam Brody
Neil Patrick Harris & David Burtka
Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield
John Mayer & Katy Perry
Annie Oakley & Frank Butler
Other
89. Hall of Flames Rewind *TEASER*
Where did we last leave our Hall of Flames? Some of the couples we’ve covered have had big life updates, so we’re revisiting the past lovers!
In today’s episode, we’re looking back at the relationships Mel has covered, including:
Mindy Kaling & BJ Novak
Robert Pattinson & Suki Waterhouse
Isla Fisher & Sacha Baron Cohen
Gypsy Rose Blanchard & Ryan Anderson
Angelina
88. When Drake Met Rihanna *UNLOCKED*
This episode originally aired September 2022 as a Patreon exclusive. Enjoy!
You've likely heard Drake and Rihanna together on songs like "What's My Name?" and "Take Care." But did Drake and Rihanna officially date? Was it just a fling? Just PR? We follow the pair’s confusing and flirty relationship from 2009 to 2016 to get to the bottom of it…
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87. When Paul Simon Met Carrie Fisher *TEASER*
“One and one-half wandering Jews returned to their natural coasts,” Paul Simon wrote in 1983. “To resume old acquaintances and step out occasionally…and speculate who had been damaged the most.”
Here Paul Simon was undeniably singing about Carrie Fisher in his song, “Hearts and Bones.” The ex-Simon and Garfunkler had been on-and-off with Carrie Fisher, best known for her role as Princess Leia in
86. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Richard Burton
They were called “the couple of the century.” They made eleven films together. The term “paparazzi” was even coined for them! It’s the one and only Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
The world could not get enough of “Liz & Dick” throughout the ‘60s and ‘70s. Their tumultuous relationship that spanned thirteen years and two marriages—and lots of jewels and booze. A few weeks ago, we discuss
85. When Sarah Jessica Parker Met Robert Downey Jr. *TEASER*
In today's episode, we’re making our hair big and puffy to head back to the 1980s, where we meet a young Sarah Jessica Parker and Robert Downey Jr. Long before they became household names, these three-named celebrities met as aspiring actors and dated for nearly a decade. While "Sex & The City" explores dating in your 30s, this episode touches on the lessons we learn in our 20s,
84. When Prince Edward VIII Met Wallis Simpson
Mel has been rewatching Season 1 of The Crown and felt inspired to cover Prince Edward VIII’s controversial relationship with American socialite Wallis Simpson. History remembers the short-lived king abdicating the throne of England after his family and Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin disapproved of him marrying the 2x divorcee. On the surface, their story appeared incredibly romantic—sacrificing e
83. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Eddie Fisher *TEASER*
In our last episode, singer Eddie Fisher left his wife, actress Debbie Reynolds, for her friend Elizabeth Taylor, the movie starlet with ‘violet’ eyes. Eddie and Elizabeth had bonded over losing Mike Todd, Eddie’s best friend and Elizabeth’s husband, and fell into a whirlwind love affair.
Now it’s 1959, and Eddie and Elizabeth are married. Was it worth all the drama? Today, many people know that
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
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 a
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