Love Story, the romance anthology by Connor Hines, tells the love story of JFK Jr., and fashion personality Carolyn Bessette. It is gearing up for its premiere on FX on February 12, 2026.
Love Story will consist of an ensemble that includes established industry names and new entrants. With this, Ryan Murphy's American Story saga is getting one more title.
Love Story cast and characters
American Sport Story has already aired on FX. According to some reports, there was development buzz for a fourth installment of American Crime Story. Now that the Love Story.
1. Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy
Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy leads alongside the main cast, an otherwise private character thrown into intense public attention.
2. Paul Kelly as John F. Kennedy Jr.
Paul Kelly portrays iconic John F. Kennedy Jr., the son of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.
3. Naomi Watts as Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Naomi Watts stars in the role of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. She is John Jr.’s mother.
4. Grace Gummer as Caroline Kennedy
Grace Gummer portrays Caroline Kennedy, who is the older sister of John Jr.
5. Leila George as Kelly Klein
Leila George stars as Kelly Klein, a prominent figure in the fashion world whose presence connects the series to the cultural and professional environments surrounding Carolyn during her career.

6. Noah Fearnley as Michael Bergin
He brings to life Michael Bergin. Bergin is a model and public figure whose relationship with Carolyn adds further context to her life before marriage and the social circles she moved within.
Recurring Cast
1. Sydney Lemmon as Lauren Bessette
Sydney Lemmon portrays Lauren Bessette. Lauren was JFK Jr.'s older sister. We may get an intimate perspective on her life.
2. Erich Bergen as Anthony Radziwiłł
Erich Bergen appears as Anthony Radziwiłł, John Jr.’s cousin.
3. Michael Nathanson as Michael Berman
Michael Nathanson portrays Michael Berman, rounding out the recurring cast connected to the broader cultural and professional circles depicted in the series.
4. Alessandro Nivola as Calvin Klein
Alessandro Nivola appears as Calvin Klein. It deals with the world-famous fashion designer's professional and personal orbit.
5. Omari K. Chancellor as Gordon Henderson
Omari K. Chancellor portrays Gordon Henderson, contributing to the depiction of the professional and social networks surrounding the central figures.
6. Constance Zimmer as Ann Messina Freeman
Constance Zimmer plays Ann Messina Freeman, a recurring presence who reflects the media and public relations pressures affecting the couple.
The cast is bringing range and promise to one of the most anticipated stories in American history. With FX's Love Story, the historical romance of JFK Jr and Carolyn Basset gets a contemporary telling.