Significant Lovers

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 brighter than the red flags—we may never know. Nonetheless, Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez have given us a lot to discuss this episode. 

P.S. Mel's microphone had some issues this episode, we apologize!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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 couple with run-ins from Miley and Liam, a bathroom milestone, and the woes of breaking up with a co-worker.

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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 [email protected] 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.

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 a diplomat in Europe. Because of this, he and Abigail sometimes only heard from each other once every few months!

It’s clear from their letters that John and Abigail loved each other immensely. But Kel still has one question she hasn’t been able to solve: if John and Abigail adored each other so much, why didn’t they ever write the words ‘I love you’?

Sources used: 

The Letters of John and Abigail Adams, introduction by Frank Suffleton 

John Adams by David McCollough 

Totalus Rankium: American Presidents podcast

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic relationships and celebrity romances. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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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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 [email protected] 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.

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 relationship—from The Last Song to their first breakup, their first engagement through the Bangerz era breakup, their reconciliation, Malibu days, surprise wedding, and short-lived marriage. Sweet niblets—there’s a lot to unpack.

For more Miley, listen to our Miley & Nick Jonas episode on Patreon!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] 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.

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 random characters we discuss:

• Lindsay Lohan 

• Ann-Margret 

• Alexa Chung 

• Joe Alwyn 

• Ashley Tisdale 

• Austin Butler 

• 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 [email protected] 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.

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 Jolie & Brad Pitt

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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 [email protected] 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.

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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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about celebrity couples and historic romances. You can contact us at [email protected] 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.

We are going on a summer break! There will be no new episodes June and July 2024. We will be returning in August with bonus Patreon episodes, and back full-time in September. 

If you are a Patreon subscriber, we will be pausing all payments for June and July. You don’t need to do anything—it will be paused and you won’t be charged! 

If you are not a Patreon subscriber, this is the time to sign up! New members cannot be accepted while payments are paused for June and July. Luckily, that means for only $5 you can access all our bonus episodes for two months! 

Kel explains all in this little message. Have any couple ideas? Send them to us at [email protected] Have a great summer!!

“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 Star Wars (but we love her most for When Harry Met Sally). In fact, Carrie and Paul broke up and got back together repeatedly for twelve years! 

How many times is too many times to break up and get back together? That’s one question we ponder in the love story of Carrie Fisher and Paul Simon.

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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 [email protected] 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.

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 discussed Elizabeth’s infamous love triangle with Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher. Today we complete the trilogy with the great love of Elizabeth’s life (and her fifth husband), Richard Burton.

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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 [email protected] 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.

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, from supporting a struggling partner to knowing when to let go.

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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 [email protected] 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.

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 everything for a forbidden love—but was that the whole truth? 

In this episode, we discuss the realistic consequences of giving it all up to be with the one you love. We also take a closer look at Edward and Wallis’ moral compasses, questionable decisions and disgraceful politics. 

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] 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.

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 Elizabeth Taylor famously had seven husbands—and, unbeknownst to Eddie at the time, he was only husband #4. Here’s the Eddie chapter in Elizabeth’s long and fascinating love life.

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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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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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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 famous couples in history and pop culture. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

“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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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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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 [email protected] 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.

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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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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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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We have bonus episodes every other week that you can find ⁠on Patreon⁠! 

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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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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:

Rob & FKA Twigs Episode

Rob & Kristen Stewart Episode

Robert Pattinson Episode - Another Bite of Twilight

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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.

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 [email protected]. ♡ We hope you have a wonderful season, and we'll get back together soon.

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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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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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 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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @significantlovers. 

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @significantlovers. 

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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Prohibition. Jazz. Bobbed hair. & the Fitzgeralds! We’re going back to the 1920s this week to talk about one of literature's most iconic couples: F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald. 

You may know Gatsby and Daisy from Scott’s legendary novel “The Great Gatsby.” But behind the writing, Scott’s real-life love story with Zelda was even more wild and fascinating. Many of their letters still exist to this day, and with so much to uncover, we’ve split their relationship into two episodes. In part one, we follow the early days of Scott and Zelda’s relationship as they become engaged, break up, marry, and discover the glamorous, intoxicating worlds of New York and Paris. 

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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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In this week's bonus episode, we're looking back at some of the relationships we've covered so far and sharing all that's happened since then! Plus, listener mail!

Who do we cover? We're reuniting with BJ Novak & Mindy Kaling, King Charles & Camilla, Carly Simon & James Taylor, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Tom Brady & Bridget Moynahan, Phoebe Bridgers & Paul Mescal, John Mulaney & Anna Marie Tendler, and Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis.

This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full ⁠on Patreon⁠! 

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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This is it! It's the inspiration for Significant Lovers, the thing that started it all... the Robsten episode!

Back in June 2019, we published a two-part episode on our previous podcast, Another Bite of Twilight, about Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. As our favorite couple, it only feels right to share Robsten's story again. We've merged the two episodes into a three-hour long saga, and it begins when Rob and Kristen first met at the auditions for Twilight. The rest is history...

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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Did you know there was a time when Disney Channel alum Brenda Song and Miley Cyrus were almost sister-in-laws? Before she was with Macaulay Culkin, Brenda had a topsy-turvy relationship with Metro Station’s tattooed Trace Cyrus. The two first made headlines with a confusing pregnancy announcement. Years later, Trace publicly accused Brenda of lying about a miscarriage only to dramatically profess his love for her a month later. What??!! Join us we try to untangle the timeline of this very messy, passionate couple.

This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon! 

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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This past Sunday, Vanessa Hudgens worked the red carpet at the Academy Awards. Meanwhile, her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler was there, nominated for Best Actor in a role she famously “manifested” for him. In a viral clip from the night, Vanessa accidentally crashed his photo op. She looked at him, glanced down at her phone, and kept walking. Austin looked at her, smiled, then waved to fans.  

After almost a decade in love together, what went wrong? Mel breaks down their once affectionate romance and the perceived power imbalance in their careers. Plus get ready for a surprise guest appearance from Ashley Tisdale!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Phoebe Bridgers is an indie musician from California. Paul Mescal is an actor from Ireland. It was the height of the pandemic, May 2020, when Phoebe and Paul first interacted over Twitter. Phoebe tweeted about Paul’s new show Normal People, and Paul–already a huge fan of Phoebe’s music—couldn’t believe it. Soon after, the two interviewed each other on a video call, blushing and laughing like a first date.

Fans of both Phoebe & Paul fell in love with their love story as they started to date in real life and (“reportedly”) became engaged. But out of nowhere, Phoebe appeared to be dating the comedian Bo Burnham. What happened to Paul?

We’re HUGE fans of Phoebe’s music and I (Kell) have been creepily following details of her life for years. We weave through the wild, confusing, and often toxic relationships that came before Paul (including married men and throuples) then try to piece together what went down between Phoebe & Paul. If you don’t like to look into musician’s personal lives, then this is likely not for you. But if you’re curious what’s behind the lyrics, keep listening….

This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Mutual friends introduced Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs to each other in 2014, and right away, the two became inseparable. Rob followed Twigs on her musical tour across Europe, and after nine months of dating, they became engaged. But Rob’s past seemed to always be lurking around the corner. The press incessantly mentioned his ex-girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, while deranged fans bullied FKA Twigs online.

As the former hosts of a Twilight podcast, we’re returning to our roots this week as we tell the story of Robert Pattinson & FKA Twigs. We skip Rob’s backstory in this episode, but you can hear the whole thing in our Rob episode on Another Bite of Twilight!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Before Albert Einstein became known for his scientific theories and crazy white hair, the physicist was a sappy lover boy, chasing after his college classmate, Mileva Marić. In this dark academia love story, the two brains fell in love over their shared passion for knowledge, coffee, and sausages. Mel reads their intimate love letters which uncover cutesy pen names, family conflicts, and the mystery of their secret daughter. Meanwhile, we discuss the possibility that Marić was an uncredited author of Einstein's most notable works and the disappointing fate of their relationship upon his rise to fame.

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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After over 40 years together, Johnny Cash and June Carter’s love burned until the very end as they died a few months apart from each other. The unwavering partnership and electric stage presence between the country icons are remembered as one of the most inspiring love stories in history. But was it really? This week, we fall into the burning ~ring of fire~ as we contemplate what it means to be soulmates.

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Today, the tattoo on Johnny Depp’s bicep reads “Wino Forever.” But back in the early ‘90s, it said “Winona Forever,” devoted eternally to his fiancée Winona Ryder. Johnny and Winona were together for four very intense years, from love-at-first-sight in 1989 to a called-off-engagement in 1993.

What is it about these two that fascinated the world so much (including Kel)? And what does Winona have to say about Johnny today, amidst his trial against Amber Heard? We’re looking through old magazines, interviews, and new quotes to find out…

This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard were the ultimate indie couple when they wed in 2009. Zooey was the cute, quirky actress from (500) Days of Summer—and half of the folk-rock duo She & Him. Ben Gibbard was the frontman of the indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie. It was like (500) Days of Summer come to life!

So what happened to Zooey and Ben? Today she’s with a Property Brother and Ben is remarried. But way back in 2008, Ben & Zooey were singing duets together and bonding over obscure music. This week, we’re looking back on their relationship and reading through Death Cab and She & Him lyrics to explore this couple from an a-dorkable time.

For more of the songs mentioned today, listen to the Zooey & Ben playlist here on Apple Music and Spotify! 

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Did Mariah Carey and Eminem ever date? In a messy case of "he said, she said," we explore the decades long feud between the dramatic musicians, giggling through some spicy lines in their their popular diss tracks—“Bagpipes From Baghdad,” “Obsessed,” and “The Warning.”

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We’re headed back to Point Place, Wisconsin in the late 70s 90s as 14-year-old Mila Kunis had her first kiss onscreen with Ashton Kutcher. Who would have known that 20 years old later the That 70s Show stars would reconnect and live out the plots of their nearly identical 2011 rom-coms (Friends with Benefits vs No Strings Attached)? In an episode all about timing, it’s hard not to believe in serendipity as Mel chronicles Ashton & Mila’s meant-to-be love story.

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic romances and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never married. But that doesn’t mean she never fell in love! Let us take you back to Christmastime 1795, where young Jane Austen encounters and falls for an Irish law student, Tom Lefroy. Why didn’t she and Tom marry? How serious was their relationship? And did Tom inspire any characters in her books Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion? We discuss all this & more with help from Kel’s sister (and Mel’s cousin), Kaitlyn the historian!

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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 romances and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Do you remember when Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson dated off-and-on from 2007 to 2011? Let us take you back to their turbulent relationship, from LA clubs to MySpace flirting. Plus, Kelly talks about the CRAZY coincidence that happened while preparing for this episode!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about celebrity couples and historic romances. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Four weeks ago in our Taylor/Jake episode, Mel boldly doubted if Taylor Swift and John Mayer were ever a thing, ever. Then, Taylor released “Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve” and the Swifities raged harder than they did after “Dear John.” Now, Mel EXTENSIVELY chronicles one iffy timeline between the brilliant songwriters, as a fan of both.

Should music be interpreted as nonfiction? Have Taylor Swift fans gone too far? Has John Mayer changed? What’s Taylor Lautner doing here? It’s a lot to unpack.

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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 historic romance and celebrity couples podcast. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Based on the Instagrams and talk show appearances, Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel seemingly have a lovely relationship—despite cheating allegations that have plagued the couple for years. Mel walks us through how they came to be, their 2011 break up, reconciliation, marriage, and rumors featuring many, many guest stars along the way.

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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A salad dressing. A nanny. A determined process server. And one pop star named Harry Styles. These are just a few elements in the breakdown of Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde’s seven-year engagement. But long before that, Jason and Olivia’s story began in 2011, at a Saturday Night Live afterparty…

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. Thanks for listening!

You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. Bonus episodes are every other week on Patreon!

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Marilyn Monroe and baseball star Joe DiMaggio were only married for nine months. Still, after her death Joe sent flowers to her grave three times a week for twenty years. They had an unhappy marriage, but his love for her endured until he died. Here’s the real story behind Marilyn & Joe.

Listen to the Marilyn & Joe playlist on Spotify and Apple Music! 

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. Thanks for listening!

You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. Bonus episodes are every other week on Patreon!

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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) whom Mr. Big moved on with (Sex & The City), but in real life, she was Brady’s most notable girlfriend before he moved on with Gisele Bündchen. We look back at their relationship, the shocking pregnancy, and how the co-parents’ relationship has evolved through the years.

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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 [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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In the spirit of maple latte season and plaid shirt days, we’re getting lost in the whirlwind romance between Taylor Swift & Jake Gyllenhaal. We review songs supposedly written about Jake (“All Too Well,” “State of Grace,” “I Bet You Think About Me”) to piece together a timeline that might be longer than appears. Plus, John Mayer somehow comes up a lot.

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about famous relationships. Thanks for listening!

You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. Bonus episodes are every other week on Patreon!

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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!

Blake Lively and Penn Badgley dated for half the time they filmed the hit show Gossip Girl. They were exes for the remaining three seasons. What happened? That’s one secret we’ll always tell… XOXO

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and famous couples. Thanks for listening!

You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. Bonus episodes are every other week on Patreon!

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Before the Brad/Jennifer/Angelina love triangle…Before “consciously uncoupling” and Goop…Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow were the it-couple of the mid-‘90s. They matched their clothing, hair, and planned to spend the rest of their lives together. Brad even called her the “love o’ my life.” Was she? What happened? Here’s the story…

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and famous couples. Thanks for listening!

You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram @significantlovers. Bonus episodes are every other week on Patreon! 

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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!

We’ll probably never cover a couple younger than Miley Cyrus and Nick Jonas. After falling in love at just 13, the famous teens had a relationship that spans further than we ever expected.

We revisit the love triangle/feud with Selena Gomez, the classic “7 Things” music video, and imagine what it must have been like to first experience heartbreak on a world stage.

You can find us on Instagram @significantlovers. Got an idea for a famous couple? Contact the podcast at [email protected]. 

We’re soaring and flying back to 2007 to revisit the prom king and queen of Disney Channel—Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. The High School Musical sweethearts “Zanessa” had tweens everywhere in a chokehold, but beyond Tiger Beat and Bop Magazine, who were they?

Mel details their entire 5 year relationship as we wonder…was it PR? Why did Nikki Blonksy say she wouldn’t bet on them?! What the hell was up with Ashley Tisdale?!?

This is a teaser for a bonus episode you can listen to in full on Patreon! 

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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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about celebrity couples and historic romances. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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In an unexpected coincidence, we recorded this episode only days before Queen Elizabeth II’s passing and Charles becoming the new King of England.

But long before Charles became king, and before he met Princess Diana, Charles met Camilla Rosemary Shand. And she captured his heart for the rest of his life.

Why didn’t Charles marry Camilla in the first place? Why didn’t he feel for his wife Diana—beautiful and adored by all—as he did for Camilla? In trying to answer those questions, Kel became obsessed with these controversial royals. We hope you enjoy. ♡

Books used: "Prince Charles: The Passions and Paradoxes of an Improbable Life" by Sally Bedell Smith; "Charles and Camilla: Portrait of a Love Affair" by Gyles Brandreth. 

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This is a teaser for our bonus episode about John Mulaney & Anna Marie Tendler, available on Patreon! 

John Mulaney's adoration for his wife, artist Anna Marie Tendler, was a frequent segment in his comedy specials, making their separation in 2021 a shock to fans. More shocking was John's suspiciously sudden pregnancy with Olivia Munn, prompting disappointed fans to turn on the comedian and "pick Anna in the divorce." 

Meanwhile, other fans have been critical of the "parasocial fixation" on their relationship when we "don't know the full story." While we'll never know all the facts, Mel breaks down their public relationship timeline to piece together what happened. We also analyze Anna's heartbreaking photography ("Rooms in the First House") and theorize why this breakup may connect to others.

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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We’re headed back to the ‘70s to ride the rollercoaster of one of music’s biggest power couples: James Taylor & Carly Simon. From hot starry nights in Martha’s Vineyard to cold, bitter betrayals in secret love nests, it’s hard not to get your heart absolutely shattered by this love story. Through their own revealing prose and lyrics, we seek to understand what turned these folk-rock lovers into an angry man & hungry woman. Why has James not spoken to Carly in nearly 40 years? Is reconciliation impossible?

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon!

Whenever the song “You Oughta Know” by Alanis Morissette comes on, someone in the room says, “Did you know this song is about Uncle Joey from Full House?” It’s true that Alanis and Dave Coulier dated from 1992 to 1994. Dave’s both confirmed and denied that the song’s about him. This week, we try to investigate the truth…

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Significant Lovers is a podcast about famous couples throughout history and pop culture. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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Welcome to the wild ride of John & Yoko, one of rock music’s most iconic couples. Many people wonder: did their relationship really break up The Beatles? And what happened on John’s so-called “lost weekend”? Who is May Pang? Listen and learn about their fascinating relationship—all the way up to John’s last day.

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Significant Lovers is a podcast that follows the real-life timelines of history and pop culture's greatest romances. We're Mel and Kel, two cousins who love love. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

Listen to bonus episodes every other week on Patreon!

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This is a teaser for a bonus episode! Bonus episodes are released every other week on Patreon. 

Cara Delevingne & 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.

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about celebrity couples and historic romances. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers.

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It’s our very first episode! In the spirit of When Harry Met Sally, we ponder the age-old question: “Can men and women just be flirty friends?” Kel & Mel explore the CONFUSING relationship of exes-turned-besties, Mindy Kaling & B.J. Novak. From “soup snakes” in The Office writers’ room, to paternity rumors and sneaky blind items, what is going on here?!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] 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.

Starting August 3rd, 2022, we’re launching an all-new podcast that dives into real-life love stories throughout history and pop culture. From Old Hollywood to European royalty and modern-day flings, we’re overanalyzing famous couples of all kinds.

Listen to our teaser to learn more and find out about our giveaway, which is open until our first episode, August 3rd!

Kelly Anderson and Melissa Duffy are cousins, friends, and former hosts of the Another Bite of Twilight podcast. We’re so excited to be kicking off Significant Lovers and hope you will join us!

You can find Significant Lovers on Instagram @significantlovers and email us at [email protected]. See you in August!