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How ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ Built Its Viral, ’90s

The Hollywood Reporter·@LexiCarson·7 months ago
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[This story contains spoilers from the Love Story finale, “Search and Recovery.”] Since Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette debuted on FX last month — just ahead of Valentine’s Day — the show has become a pop culture phenomenon. It’s boosted attendance at New York City filming locations like Panna II Garden Indian Restaurant and Bubby’s, sparked fans to replicate the couple’s signature style and even inspired JFK Jr. lookalike contests. The same frenzy has taken hold online. Scroll through social media — especially TikTok — and Love Story content is likely dominating your feed. Songs from the show has also become a consistent part of those posts. Featuring artists ranging from Radiohead, Björk and Lenny Kravitz to Stereolab, the Velvet Underground and Dido, the music helps transport audiences back to the era. The anthology series, which follows the romance and tragedy of JFK Jr.…

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