The 18 Most Convincing Movie Couples Of All Time

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Abbi And Ilana – Broad City

• And that’s certainly the case with this fantastic love story in which Harold Chasen (Bud Cort) falls for Maude Chardin (Ruth Gordon), a woman decades older than him.
• In this moving love story, the two actors convey an emotional depth that you don’t usually find in a sports-set drama.
• As much as I love Friends, I prefer to skip to the season when Chandler and Monica get together.
• Same thing for Kate Winslet, who also had an impressive career.

Elizabeth and Mr Darcy from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Reading this book was one of the first times I can remember getting that fluttery feeling in my stomach from a fictional couple. The fake bromance to actual romance storyline plus hilarious banter and insightful political commentary makes this couple one of THE most memorable love stories (soon to be a movie!). Their chemistry is undeniable and it’s impossible not to love this story as they each pursue their individual goals and celebrate their identities. A partner who makes you more yourself than you ever knew was possible?

Olive Smith & Adam Carlsen- The Love Hypothesis

” One of the suits I had on was a $5,000 Japanese-designed suit. Beauty and the Beast doesn’t technically count, as her name is “Belle,” not “Beauty,” but Lady and the Tramp makes the cut. The one duo on this list where both parts are animals, these two dogs from different worlds, at the very least, share a memorable plate of spaghetti. However, Hanks doesn’t mind sharing billing with a dog, and in the film, Turner comes to warm up to Hooch.

One look at the passionate (and ultimately heart-wrenching) romance between Tony and Maria, and you’ll understand why. In the 2005 TV movie based on Zora Neale Hurston’s novel of the same name, Halle Berry plays the hopeless romantic, Janie Starks. After a series of failed marriages, she finally finds love in Tea Cake (Michael Ealy), a man who is enthralled by her carefree spirit. William Thacker (Hugh Grant), a British book shop owner meets and falls in love with Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), a high-profile American actress.

Psychologist Jennifer Mullan, author of the 2023 book Decolonizing Therapy, points out that van der Kolk fails to acknowledge intersectionality and the ways that identity impacts experiences. A perspective that considers the structural forces shaping Ayesha’s experiences would reveal a girl repeatedly failed by the entities—the child welfare system, the group home—meant to help her. Jane Austen gave us literature’s most unforgettable duo since Romeo and Juliet. From the moment they meet, we just know they’re fated to end up together, even though he’s a bit of an ass. Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth set the stage for all “He’s so terrible… but I love him” stories to come.

As they grow closer, Carol’s husband becomes increasingly jealous and threatens to keep her daughter away from her, forcing the two apart as Carol returns to her family. Ultimately, though, they fight to be with each other, despite the strict mores of the 1950s. Carol and Therese are a hopeful reminder of a love that’s existed all throughout history, even if it’s sometimes less visible due to prevailing social prejudices. Pride & Prejudice is a story that heavily criticizes the societal norms of the era it was written. Their initial clash of personalities eventually leads to a gradual understanding and deep affection between them.

Iconic Movie Couples Who Made Us Believe In Love

You mentioned Chevy Chase, somebody whose complicated reputation precedes him. He’s known for being a particularly difficult personality within Hollywood. I met him years and years before that, so there was a really warm, lovely connection. One fun thing is that Bill Hickey (who plays Uncle bestdates review Louis) was my first acting teacher. I didn’t get to work with him, but it was thrilling to just be in a movie that he was in.

Here are 8 of the most messed up, romantic, page-turning couples from literature, ever (spoiler-alert). Either way, the best couples from literature aren’t always the ones whose paths to love run smooth – in fact the more drama involved, the better. This book is an overwhelming combination of humor and heartbreak, and Eleanor and Raymond’s friendship is testimony to the life altering potential of ordinary kindness. It is also a lesson on how to respect someone’s boundaries, yet manage to be there for them.

Before Leo and Kate, we had Olivia Newton-John and John Travolta; the pair skyrocketed as the go-to couple after Grease debuted in 1978. The film, directed by Randal Kleiser, is one of those weird stances when Hollywood adapts a Broadway musical and does so successfully. The film was made on a tiny budget of $6 million and scored $366 million worldwide. The coming-of-age story set in the 50s features Sandy, a good girl, and Danny, the leader of a greaser gang, as they navigate the ups and downs of teenage love, peer pressure, and self-discovery.

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Carl and Ellie start as mutual fans of a famed explorer and slowly grow into the loving couple shown above. Though their life story is only shown in a quick montage, they not only manage to show what a healthy relationship is but also captivate every Disney and Pixar fan’s heart. That being said, many fictional characters have set the bar high for most people.

From modern classics to hidden foreign-language gems, these films explore love in all its messy and beautiful glory. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan show up on the list again, this time in a rom-com classic that follows Annie (Ryan) as she decides to meet Sam (Hanks), a widow who is still aching over the loss of his wife. The good girl and the rebel guy becoming a pair has been done in movies forever, but there are some pairings that are eternal. High up on that list is Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) and Danny (John Travolta). Both Newton-John and Travolta have done amazing things since, but neither will ever be able to shake being paired up with the other in this movie.