'American Love Story' First Look Photos Of Series About JFK Jr. & Carolyn Bessette

Ryan Murphy has shared a first look at Paul Kelly and Sarah Pidgeon as JFK. Jr. and Carolyn Bessette for American Love Story.

The television writer, director, and producer took to social media to share the first images of Kelly and Pidgeon during some screen tests for the upcoming FX series.

Murphy also revealed that American Love Story would premiere in February 2026.

“Here are some stills from our LOVE STORY camera test,” Murphy shared on Instagram. “We started shooting this week in New York City and can’t wait until you see the romantic and tragic love story between America’s prince, JFK Jr., and fashion icon Carolyn Bessette—out Valentine’s Day week of 2026.”

He continued, “I am thrilled to introduce you to Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn and Paul Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr. Over a thousand actors auditioned for each of these roles, and we absolutely found the perfect choices. Congratulations Sarah and Paul!”

American Love Story is executive produced by Ryan Murphy, Brad Simpson, Nina Jacobson, D.V. DiVencentis and Connor Hines.

The series focuses on JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, a love story which started as a beautiful union for the young couple, widely regarded as American royalty, began to fray under the stress of the relentless microscope and navel-gaze of tabloid media. The pressures of their careers and rumored family discord ended with their tragic deaths when his private plane crashed into the ocean on a hazy summer night off the coast of Massachusetts.

American Love Story will also feature Naomi Watts as JFK Jr’s mother, Jackie O. The cast also includes Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy, Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette, and Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein.

Scroll through the photos below for a first look at American Love Story.

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