Best Kelly Anderson and Melissa Duffy Podcasts (2025)

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119. When Tom Holland Met Zendaya 1:54:06

2M ago1:54:06

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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 pr…

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118. When Eric Clapton Met Pattie Boyd TEASER 8:17

2M ago8:17

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“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 …

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117. When George Harrison Met Pattie Boyd (& Eric Clapton) 1:34:57

2M ago1:34:57

1:34:57

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’ …

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116. When Jack Antonoff Met Margaret Qualley TEASER 8:16

3M ago8:16

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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 pa…

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115. When William Shakespeare Met Anne Hathaway 1:39:53

3M ago1:39:53

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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 detail…

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114. When Whoopi Goldberg Met Ted Danson TEASER 8:01

3M ago8:01

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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…

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113. When Cleopatra Met Mark Antony 1:38:42

3M ago1:38:42

1:38:42

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 …

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112: When Domenico Dolce Met Stefano Gabbana TEASER 8:06

4M ago8:06

8:06

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 des…

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111. When Ellen DeGeneres Met Portia de Rossi 2:12:08

4M ago2:12:08

2:12:08

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 …

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110. When Jude Law Met Sienna Miller TEASER 8:06

4M ago8:06

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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…

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109. When Jenn Tran Met Sasha Farber 1:35:33

4M ago1:35:33

1:35:33

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…

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108. When Olivia Rodrigo Met Joshua Bassett TEASER 8:06

5M ago8:06

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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 …

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107. When Cleopatra Met Julius Caesar 1:09:19

5M ago1:09:19

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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…

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106. Looking Back at Love in 2024 TEASER 8:07

5M ago8:07

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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.…

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105. Rapid-Fire Relationships TEASER 8:07

5M ago8:07

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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 …

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104. When Stevie Nicks Met Lindsey Buckingham: Part II TEASER 8:10

6M ago8:10

8:10

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* …

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103. When Stevie Nicks Met Lindsey Buckingham: Part I 1:46:46

6M ago1:46:46

1:46:46

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…

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102. When Prince William Met Kate Middleton: Part II TEASER 8:03

6M ago8:03

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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…

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101. When Prince William Met Kate Middleton: Part I 1:21:11

7M ago1:21:11

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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 st…

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100. When King James I Met George Villiers TEASER 7:42

7M ago7:42

7:42

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 …

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99. When Nina Dobrev Met Ian Somerhalder 1:33:04

7M ago1:33:04

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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 girlfri…

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98. When Mary Shelley Met Percy Shelley TEASER 7:40

7M ago7:40

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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 m…

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97. When Tom Cruise Met Nicole Kidman 1:37:32

8M ago1:37:32

1:37:32

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, …

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96. When Selena Gomez Met The Weeknd TEASER 6:26

8M ago6:26

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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 abruptl…

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95. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Lopez: Part II 1:16:23

8M ago1:16:23

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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 st…

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94. When Jennifer Lawrence Met Nicholas Hoult TEASER 6:31

8M ago6:31

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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 ye…

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93. When John Adams Met Abigail Smith 1:36:25

8M ago1:36:25

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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 …

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92. When Hunter Biden Met Hallie Biden TEASER 6:32

9M ago6:32

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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. ***** This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can li…

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91. When Miley Cyrus Met Liam Hemsworth 1:35:09

9M ago1:35:09

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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 ba…

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90. Hall of Flames Rewind Part II TEASER 6:10

9M ago6:10

6:10

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 …

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89. Hall of Flames Rewind TEASER 7:15

10M ago7:15

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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 A…

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88. When Drake Met Rihanna UNLOCKED 1:13:23

10M ago1:13:23

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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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We're Going on a Summer Break! 2:31

1y ago2:31

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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 …

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87. When Paul Simon Met Carrie Fisher TEASER 7:34

1y ago7:34

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“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 Fis…

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86. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Richard Burton 1:33:56

1y ago1:33:56

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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 …

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85. When Sarah Jessica Parker Met Robert Downey Jr. TEASER 7:45

1y ago7:45

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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 t…

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84. When Prince Edward VIII Met Wallis Simpson 1:05:17

1y ago1:05:17

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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, thei…

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83. When Elizabeth Taylor Met Eddie Fisher TEASER 8:24

1y ago8:24

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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 w…

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82. When Debbie Reynolds Met Eddie Fisher 1:13:01

1y ago1:13:01

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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…

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81. When Sam Taylor-Wood Met Aaron Johnson TEASER 7:54

1y ago7:54

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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 genui…

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80. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Garner 1:30:24

1y ago1:30:24

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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 …

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79. When Annie Oakley Met Frank Butler TEASER 7:51

1y ago7:51

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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…

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78. When Beyoncé Met Jay-Z 2:03:16

1y ago2:03:16

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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 beg…

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77. When Miranda Lambert Met Blake Shelton TEASER 8:11

1y ago8:11

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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 drea…

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76. When Ben Affleck Met Jennifer Lopez: Part I 1:01:37

1y ago1:01:37

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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.…

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75. When Greta Gerwig Met Noah Baumbach TEASER 7:34

1y ago7:34

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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 a…

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74. When Alex Turner Met Alexa Chung 1:14:55

1y ago1:14:55

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“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 gir…

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73. When Amy Robach Met T.J. Holmes TEASER 7:31

1+ y ago7:31

7:31

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 chemist…

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72. When Gypsy-Rose Blanchard Met Ryan Anderson 1:10:45

1+ y ago1:10:45

1:10:45

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’…

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71. When Elvis Presley Met Ann-Margret TEASER 7:52

1+ y ago7:52

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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 Knowle…

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