This week, we explore the complex relationship between actress Ruby Rose (“Orange Is the New Black,” “Batwoman”) and The Veronicas' Jessica Orgliasso. The Aussie couple initially fell in love in 2008, a wild era when everyone was accused of being a “fake lesbian.” Eight years later, they reunited, and their grand displays of affection and combined beauty made them 'couple goals' for many. However, shippers were bummed to learn the relationship was rockier than it appeared. We dive into the rift ...
Apr 26, 2023•1 hr 54 min
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Where did we leave off? Last we saw them, Zelda had an affair with a French aviator, and Scott said their marriage would “never be the same.” He was correct, as their relationship took dark turns for the worse. Scott befriended Ernest Hemingway in Paris, who told him “Zelda just wants to destroy you.” Zelda’s mental health deteriorated as she and Scott fought, and she entered many mental institutions in the following...
Apr 19, 2023•7 min
Prohibition. Jazz. Bobbed hair. & the Fitzgeralds! We’re going back to the 1920s this week to talk about one of literature's most iconic couples: F. Scott & Zelda Fitzgerald. You may know Gatsby and Daisy from Scott’s legendary novel “The Great Gatsby.” But behind the writing, Scott’s real-life love story with Zelda was even more wild and fascinating. Many of their letters still exist to this day, and with so much to uncover, we’ve split their relationship into two episodes. In part one,...
Apr 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min
In this week's bonus episode, we're looking back at some of the relationships we've covered so far and sharing all that's happened since then! Plus, listener mail! Who do we cover? We're reuniting with BJ Novak & Mindy Kaling, King Charles & Camilla, Carly Simon & James Taylor, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Tom Brady & Bridget Moynahan, Phoebe Bridgers & Paul Mescal, John Mulaney & Anna Marie Tendler, and Olivia Wilde & Jason Sudeikis. This is a teaser for a bonus episo...
Apr 05, 2023•7 min
This is it! It's the inspiration for Significant Lovers, the thing that started it all... the Robsten episode! Back in June 2019, we published a two-part episode on our previous podcast, Another Bite of Twilight, about Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart. As our favorite couple, it only feels right to share Robsten's story again. We've merged the two episodes into a three-hour long saga, and it begins when Rob and Kristen first met at the auditions for Twilight. The rest is history... ***** Sig...
Mar 29, 2023•3 hr 10 min
Did you know there was a time when Disney Channel alum Brenda Song and Miley Cyrus were almost sister-in-laws? Before she was with Macaulay Culkin, Brenda had a topsy-turvy relationship with Metro Station’s tattooed Trace Cyrus. The two first made headlines with a confusing pregnancy announcement. Years later, Trace publicly accused Brenda of lying about a miscarriage only to dramatically profess his love for her a month later. What??!! Join us we try to untangle the timeline of this very messy,...
Mar 22, 2023•8 min
This past Sunday, Vanessa Hudgens worked the red carpet at the Academy Awards. Meanwhile, her ex-boyfriend Austin Butler was there, nominated for Best Actor in a role she famously “manifested” for him. In a viral clip from the night, Vanessa accidentally crashed his photo op. She looked at him, glanced down at her phone, and kept walking. Austin looked at her, smiled, then waved to fans. After almost a decade in love together, what went wrong? Mel breaks down their once affectionate romance and ...
Mar 15, 2023•1 hr 40 min
Phoebe Bridgers is an indie musician from California. Paul Mescal is an actor from Ireland. It was the height of the pandemic, May 2020, when Phoebe and Paul first interacted over Twitter. Phoebe tweeted about Paul’s new show Normal People , and Paul–already a huge fan of Phoebe’s music—couldn’t believe it. Soon after, the two interviewed each other on a video call, blushing and laughing like a first date. Fans of both Phoebe & Paul fell in love with their love story as they started to date ...
Mar 08, 2023•10 min
Mutual friends introduced Robert Pattinson and FKA Twigs to each other in 2014, and right away, the two became inseparable. Rob followed Twigs on her musical tour across Europe, and after nine months of dating, they became engaged. But Rob’s past seemed to always be lurking around the corner. The press incessantly mentioned his ex-girlfriend, Kristen Stewart, while deranged fans bullied FKA Twigs online. As the former hosts of a Twilight podcast, we’re returning to our roots this week as we tell...
Mar 01, 2023•2 hr 4 min
Before Albert Einstein became known for his scientific theories and crazy white hair, the physicist was a sappy lover boy, chasing after his college classmate, Mileva Marić. In this dark academia love story, the two brains fell in love over their shared passion for knowledge, coffee, and sausages. Mel reads their intimate love letters which uncover cutesy pen names, family conflicts, and the mystery of their secret daughter. Meanwhile, we discuss the possibility that Marić was an uncredited auth...
Feb 22, 2023•11 min
After over 40 years together, Johnny Cash and June Carter’s love burned until the very end as they died a few months apart from each other. The unwavering partnership and electric stage presence between the country icons are remembered as one of the most inspiring love stories in history. But was it really? This week, we fall into the burning ~ring of fire~ as we contemplate what it means to be soulmates. ***** Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You c...
Feb 15, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Today, the tattoo on Johnny Depp’s bicep reads “Wino Forever.” But back in the early ‘90s, it said “Winona Forever,” devoted eternally to his fiancée Winona Ryder. Johnny and Winona were together for four very intense years, from love-at-first-sight in 1989 to a called-off-engagement in 1993. What is it about these two that fascinated the world so much (including Kel)? And what does Winona have to say about Johnny today, amidst his trial against Amber Heard? We’re looking through old magazines, ...
Feb 08, 2023•8 min
Zooey Deschanel and Ben Gibbard were the ultimate indie couple when they wed in 2009. Zooey was the cute, quirky actress from (500) Days of Summer— and half of the folk-rock duo She & Him. Ben Gibbard was the frontman of the indie rock band Death Cab for Cutie. It was like (500) Days of Summer come to life! So what happened to Zooey and Ben? Today she’s with a Property Brother and Ben is remarried. But way back in 2008, Ben & Zooey were singing duets together and bonding over obscure mus...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 46 min
Did Mariah Carey and Eminem ever date? In a messy case of "he said, she said," we explore the decades long feud between the dramatic musicians, giggling through some spicy lines in their their popular diss tracks—“Bagpipes From Baghdad,” “Obsessed,” and “The Warning.” ***** This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic romances and celebrity couples. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and fo...
Jan 25, 2023•6 min
We’re headed back to Point Place, Wisconsin in the late 70s 90s as 14-year-old Mila Kunis had her first kiss onscreen with Ashton Kutcher. Who would have known that 20 years old later the That 70s Show stars would reconnect and live out the plots of their nearly identical 2011 rom-coms ( Friends with Benefits vs No Strings Attached )? In an episode all about timing, it’s hard not to believe in serendipity as Mel chronicles Ashton & Mila’s meant-to-be love story. ***** Significant Lovers is a...
Jan 18, 2023•2 hr 2 min
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Jane Austen never married. But that doesn’t mean she never fell in love! Let us take you back to Christmastime 1795, where young Jane Austen encounters and falls for an Irish law student, Tom Lefroy. Why didn’t she and Tom marry? How serious was their relationship? And did Tom inspire any characters in her books Pride and Prejudice , Emma , Northanger Abbey, and Persuasion ? We discuss all this & more with help from Kel’s sister (and Mel’s cousin),...
Jan 11, 2023•5 min
Do you remember when Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson dated off-and-on from 2007 to 2011? Let us take you back to their turbulent relationship, from LA clubs to MySpace flirting. Plus, Kelly talks about the CRAZY coincidence that happened while preparing for this episode! ****** Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about celebrity couples and historic romances. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. Copyright Disclaimer U...
Jan 04, 2023•2 hr 32 min
Four weeks ago in our Taylor/Jake episode , Mel boldly doubted if Taylor Swift and John Mayer were ever a thing, ever. Then, Taylor released “Should’ve, Could’ve, Would’ve” and the Swifities raged harder than they did after “Dear John.” Now, Mel EXTENSIVELY chronicles one iffy timeline between the brilliant songwriters, as a fan of both. Should music be interpreted as nonfiction? Have Taylor Swift fans gone too far? Has John Mayer changed? What’s Taylor Lautner doing here? It’s a lot to unpack. ...
Nov 30, 2022•7 min
Based on the Instagrams and talk show appearances, Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel seemingly have a lovely relationship—despite cheating allegations that have plagued the couple for years. Mel walks us through how they came to be, their 2011 break up, reconciliation, marriage, and rumors featuring many, many guest stars along the way. ***** This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity c...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 54 min
A salad dressing. A nanny. A determined process server. And one pop star named Harry Styles. These are just a few elements in the breakdown of Jason Sudeikis and Olivia Wilde’s seven-year engagement. But long before that, Jason and Olivia’s story began in 2011, at a Saturday Night Live afterparty… **** Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. Thanks for listening! You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @signi...
Nov 16, 2022•9 min
Marilyn Monroe and baseball star Joe DiMaggio were only married for nine months. Still, after her death Joe sent flowers to her grave three times a week for twenty years. They had an unhappy marriage, but his love for her endured until he died. Here’s the real story behind Marilyn & Joe. Listen to the Marilyn & Joe playlist on Spotify and Apple Music ! ********* Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. Thanks for listening! You can contact us at sig...
Nov 09, 2022•1 hr 47 min
As New England Patriots fans, we know too well what it’s like to be broken up with by Tom Brady as he flaunts his new relationship so publicly. But imagine that heartbreak on top of being pregnant with his child! Actress Bridget Moynahan may have played the new, young girlfriend (Natasha) whom Mr. Big moved on with (Sex & The City), but in real life, she was Brady’s most notable girlfriend before he moved on with Gisele Bündchen. We look back at their relationship, the shocking pregnancy, an...
Nov 02, 2022•6 min
In the spirit of maple latte season and plaid shirt days, we’re getting lost in the whirlwind romance between Taylor Swift & Jake Gyllenhaal. We review songs supposedly written about Jake (“All Too Well,” “State of Grace,” “I Bet You Think About Me”) to piece together a timeline that might be longer than appears. Plus, John Mayer somehow comes up a lot. **** Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about famous relationships. Thanks for listening! You can contact us at significantlovers@gma...
Oct 26, 2022•1 hr 59 min
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! Blake Lively and Penn Badgley dated for half the time they filmed the hit show Gossip Girl. They were exes for the remaining three seasons. What happened? That’s one secret we’ll always tell… XOXO **** Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and famous couples. Thanks for listening! You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. Bonus episo...
Oct 19, 2022•6 min
Before the Brad/Jennifer/Angelina love triangle…Before “consciously uncoupling” and Goop…Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow were the it-couple of the mid-‘90s. They matched their clothing, hair, and planned to spend the rest of their lives together. Brad even called her the “love o’ my life.” Was she? What happened? Here’s the story… * * * Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and famous couples. Thanks for listening! You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and follow us ...
Oct 12, 2022•1 hr 32 min
This is a teaser for a bonus episode. You can listen to it in full on Patreon ! We’ll probably never cover a couple younger than Miley Cyrus and Nick Jonas. After falling in love at just 13, the famous teens had a relationship that spans further than we ever expected. We revisit the love triangle/feud with Selena Gomez, the classic “7 Things” music video, and imagine what it must have been like to first experience heartbreak on a world stage. You can find us on Instagram @significantlovers. Got ...
Oct 05, 2022•13 min
We’re soaring and flying back to 2007 to revisit the prom king and queen of Disney Channel—Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron. The High School Musical sweethearts “Zanessa” had tweens everywhere in a chokehold, but beyond Tiger Beat and Bop Magazine, who were they? Mel details their entire 5 year relationship as we wonder…was it PR? Why did Nikki Blonksy say she wouldn’t bet on them?! What the hell was up with Ashley Tisdale?!?
Sep 28, 2022•2 hr 9 min
This is a teaser for a bonus episode you can listen to in full on Patreon ! 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… ******* Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about celebrity couples and historic romances. You can contact us at significantlovers@gmail.com and fol...
Sep 21, 2022•11 min
In an unexpected coincidence, we recorded this episode only days before Queen Elizabeth II’s passing and Charles becoming the new King of England. But long before Charles became king, and before he met Princess Diana, Charles met Camilla Rosemary Shand. And she captured his heart for the rest of his life. Why didn’t Charles marry Camilla in the first place? Why didn’t he feel for his wife Diana—beautiful and adored by all—as he did for Camilla? In trying to answer those questions, Kel became obs...
Sep 14, 2022•2 hr 42 min
This is a teaser for our bonus episode about John Mulaney & Anna Marie Tendler, available on Patreon ! John Mulaney's adoration for his wife, artist Anna Marie Tendler, was a frequent segment in his comedy specials, making their separation in 2021 a shock to fans. More shocking was John's suspiciously sudden pregnancy with Olivia Munn, prompting disappointed fans to turn on the comedian and "pick Anna in the divorce." Meanwhile, other fans have been critical of the "parasocial fixation" on t...
Sep 07, 2022•11 min
