Significant Lovers

Happy October! To get into the fall spirit, we’re talking about a couple that LOVES Halloween more than anyone (so much so that it’s even gotten them into hot water.) It’s actors Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka, who’ve been together for 19 years and share two adorable children. While many people know of their annual Halloween pictures, there’s a lot more to their love story than that. After all, their relationship was initially kept secret from the public. 

Neil was one of the first openly gay actors in early 2000s Hollywood. Did he feel pressured to stay in the closet while starring in ‘How I Met Your Mother’? What motivated him to come out? And what’s Elton John’s husband doing here? 

Plus, we go through all their over-the-top Halloween costumes through the years! 
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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

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The images of Brad and Angelina playing with her son in Kenya left the world absolutely gobsmacked after his shocking divorce with Jennifer Aniston. Now, we’re picking up where we left off in last week’s episode (“When Brad Pitt Met Jennifer Aniston.”)

The iconic Bradgelina—with their many kids, mansions, philanthropy and striking beauty—seemed untouchable and unbreakable at one point in time. We look back at their 12 year relationship and discuss the upsetting plane incident and child abuse allegations through the ongoing and contentious lawsuits and custody battle.  

Plus, we check back with Jennifer Aniston and her relationship with Brad today. 

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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 couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

It’s arguably one of the most famous divorces of all time: Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston. They were the ultimate power couple of the early 2000s, publicly sharing their engagement, home renovation updates, playful arguments and plans for a family in a way that made the masses feel close to them. But in 2004, their apparent openness only made the world more shocked and devastated when Brad abruptly left Jen and started a family with Angelina Jolie.
In this episode, we look back at the early days of their relationship up through their shocking separation statement issued on the last day of a romantic getaway. We talk Jen’s healing after the breakup before continuing with Brad and Angelina’s story in next week’s episode.

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

When Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield first met on the set of “The Amazing Spider-Man" in 2011, they were both in relationships. But only a few months into filming, the two broke it off with their significant others, and soon, it was obvious they were into each other.

‘Stonefield’ quickly became the cutest couple in Hollywood, and both Emma and Andrew’s careers skyrocketed as they took on more challenging acting roles. Everything seemed perfect to outsiders—so what happened to this adorable, silly couple?? And where do they stand today?

Let us take you through Stonefield's entire timeline, featuring long declarations of love from Andrew, edibles at Disneyland, handmade signs for paparazzi, and a mysterious paper bag.

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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 couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

In the 1960s, millions of people around the world were absolutely in love with the Beatles—and especially Paul, who was often called the “cute Beatle." So what was it about Linda Eastman that captured Paul McCartney’s heart? And how did Paul and Linda meet? For our 50th episode, Kel compiles a 30-year timeline that follows Paul and Linda’s love story—one full of music, family, animals, and of course, some band drama. 

P.S. Since it’s been one whole year of Significant Lovers, at the end of the episode we share our rejected name ideas!

Sources Mentioned: 

The Paul McCartney Project website 

Paul McCartney: The Lyrics

The Beatles by Hunter Davies 

The Linda McCartney website

Paul & Linda Playlist:

Two of Us by The Beatles

Lovely Linda by Paul McCartney

Every Night by Paul McCartney

Maybe I'm Amazed by Paul McCartney

Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey by Paul and Linda McCartney

Another Day by Paul and Linda McCartney

Silly Love Songs by Wings

Calico Skies by Paul McCartney

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

The history books remember Vanessa Hudgens’ long-term relationships with Zac Efron and Austin Butler. But do you remember her alleged fling with Josh Hutcherson? Mel takes us back to their adorable chemistry that never quite blossomed. Join us as we talk rejection, rebounds, and the lack sexual gratification in The Hunger Games.

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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 couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Sometimes we think two people would make a beautiful pairing—but for whatever reason, it wasn't meant to be. This week, Mel and Kel discuss couples that could have or should have been together. In some cases there was a real attraction and missed connection. In other scenarios, we're scheming and playing matchmakers. Who do you think could have been a great couple??

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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 couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

In honor of our one year anniversary, we're unlocking our very first Patreon bonus episode from last August, 2022.

Cara Delevingne and Ashley Benson fell in love while filming ‘Her Smell’ in 2018 and dated for two years. In our first Patreon exclusive, Mel timelines the flirty romance—complete with a sex bench, passionate displays of affection, and confusing cheating rumors. We theorize a reconciliation probability and how the exes feel about each other today. Plus, we discuss Cara’s crazy aristocratic connections and feel very poor in the process.

P.S. Mel's microphone was recording super low in the first seven minutes or so, but it gets better after that! We apologize for the audio quality there!

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

This is a summer bonus episode! You can listen to it in full on Patreon.

Meet-cutes don’t get any cuter than this! Actress Carey Mulligan and musician Marcus Mumford (of Mumford & Sons) have been married for 11 years, but many people don’t realize the unusual way their relationship started. Here’s how they met, reunited, and everything that’s happened since.

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Significant Lovers is a true-love podcast about historic and celebrity couples. You can contact us at [email protected] and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @significantlovers. 

Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for ‘fair use’ for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.

Sometimes there's more to say about the relationships we've covered, and that's definitely the case for these four couples! This week we're revisiting Phoebe Bridgers and Paul Mescal, Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn (and Matty Healy), John Mayer and Katy Perry, and F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. ♡

This is the first of our summer bonus episodes available ⁠on Patreon⁠! We'll be back in September with full-length free episodes.