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“Love Story” JFK Jr. Series Logs 65 Million Streaming Hours

6/9/2026

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The series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. and logged over 65 million streaming hours.
Sarah Pidgeon plays Carolyn Bessette, leveraging her Tony-nominated stage experience.
Paul Anthony Kelly prepared for John F. Kennedy Jr. by using only his left hand for six months, shaving several times a day, and listening each morning to “Profiles in Courage” audiobook to mimic speech.

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Story summary

The series “Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette” premiered on Hulu and Disney+ in the U.S. and logged over 65 million streaming hours.
Sarah Pidgeon plays Carolyn Bessette, leveraging her Tony-nominated stage experience.
Paul Anthony Kelly prepared for John F. Kennedy Jr. by using only his left hand for six months, shaving several times a day, and listening each morning to “Profiles in Courage” audiobook to mimic speech.