Significant Lovers

“My mouth hasn’t shut up about you since you kissed it. The idea that you may kiss it again is stuck in my brain, which hasn’t stopped thinking about you since, well, before any kiss.” 

So begins the infamous love letter written by Alex Turner to Alexa Chung in 2008. Somehow this letter made its way online (Tumblr) and into the hearts of teenage girls forever (Kelly included). The letter has become a symbol of their love story ever since, but where did it come from? Why was it on Tumblr? Was it even real?? 

This week we’re revisiting the swoon-worthy romance between Alex Turner, lead singer and lyricist of Arctic Monkey and The Last Shadow Puppets, and Alexa Chung, the model/TV presenter/fashion designer/it girl. They were both English, stylish, and incredibly of their time. And nearly had the same name! Join us as we examine the lyrics, writings, photographs, and mementos of Alex & Alexa. 

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Are you or someone you know struggling with unrelenting, intrusive thoughts about relationships? That’s relationship OCD. Learn more about relationship OCD and receive evidence-based treatment at ⁠NOCD.com⁠.  

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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We’ve covered couples whose careers threatened their relationships. Today, we’re flipping the script and looking at a couple whose relationship compromised their careers.

GMA co-hosts and self-proclaimed “best friends,” Amy Robach and TJ Holmes frequently double dated with their respective spouses as gossip spread at ABC studios about their chemistry. Then in December 2022, the Daily Mail released dozens of damning PDA-fueled paparazzi shots, seemingly exposing a newsworthy affair. The two were terminated from their jobs and now, after a year of exploring their romance off-air, are telling their story on their new podcast, “Amy & TJ.”

In this episode, we look beyond the headlines and compare the press’ salacious narrative to Amy and TJ’s intimate confessions. We also zoom out and contemplate if extramarital affairs in the workplace warrant firing and discuss the weird phenomenon of having a “work wife” or “work husband.” 

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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 honor of Valentine’s Day, will you accept this rose? Gypsy-Rose, that is!

After serving an eight-year sentence for the murder of her mother, Gypsy-Rose Blanchard was released on parole in December 2023. Upon release, she reunited with her husband, Ryan Anderson, whom she met and married while behind bars. Ryan proudly takes on the role of Gypsy’s knight in shining armor in what appears like a happily-ever-after marriage. 

However, Gypsy's story has been far from a fairy tale. Enduring 19 years of horrific abuse, followed by imprisonment, Gypsy is now free for the first time in her whole life. In this episode, we imagine what it’d be like to begin a marriage with someone you’ve never experienced day-to-day, normal life with as we worry about how this love story might unfold. Meanwhile, we discuss why infamous inmates often have many suitors in prison and the personality types they attract. 

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Are you or someone you know struggling with unrelenting, intrusive thoughts about relationships? That’s relationship OCD. Learn more about relationship OCD and receive evidence-based treatment at ⁠NOCD.com⁠.  

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 relationship didn’t happen before Priscilla—or after. No, it happened smack dab in the middle. Ann-Margret was Elvis’s “other woman” that 2021’s Elvis movie failed to mention. 

But she wasn’t just the other woman. Ann-Margret was the “Queen of Las Vegas,” and the “Female Elvis,” the star of acclaimed movies like Bye-Bye Birdie and Carnal Knowledge. She said her and Elvis were “soulmates” and “kindred spirits,” and Elvis seemingly never moved on from their relationship. 

What did Ann-Margret know about Priscilla? Who really was the love of Elvis’ life? And we ask the age-old question…can you really love two people at the same time?

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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.

Californiaaaa, here we come!!! In 2003, audiences were first introduced to emo-nerd Seth Cohen and popular girl Summer Roberts on the teen show The OC. While their characters fell in love, co-stars Adam Brody and Rachel Bilson were falling for each other too, and began dating off-screen. 

But who were Adam and Rachel really? Rachel has described Adam’s humor as “dickish” upon first meeting him, and also expressed feeling jealous towards others that were crushing on him.

As the OC went on, Adam lost interest in the show—did he simply lose interest in their relationship too? What happened?

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Are you or someone you know struggling with unrelenting, intrusive thoughts about relationships? That’s relationship OCD. Learn more about relationship OCD and receive evidence-based treatment at ⁠NOCD.com⁠.  

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.

We are headed back to the early 2010s to discuss the adorable and heartbreaking real-life romance between Glee’s Lea Michele and Cory Monteith. For almost two years, these two opposite personalities gave “Monchele” shippers so many cute moments until Cory’s tragic and shocking death in 2013. We revisit that devastating time and the tributes to Cory since. 

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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.

Supermodel Karlie Kloss’ love life has long been the subject of “Gaylor” conspiracy theories about an alleged secret relationship with Taylor Swift. That’s not what this episode is about! Today, we’re exploring her 12 year-relationship with the boyishly handsome entrepreneur Joshua Kushner. Not much is known about this private relationship, apart from Josh’ connection to the Trump family through his brother Jared. Despite being a part of the 1%, this couple offers relatable conversations about the struggle of not vibing with your in laws. 

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Are you or someone you know struggling with unrelenting, intrusive thoughts about relationships? That’s relationship OCD. Learn more about relationship OCD and receive evidence-based treatment at NOCD.com.  

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.

What? They dated? What is this about? This is a different episode for Significant Lovers–a hypothetical, conspiratorial, did-they-or-didn’t they episode—about a theorized, secret relationship between Harry Styles and fellow One Direction member Louis Tomlinson. 

Kel and Mel are joined by their sister/cousin Kaitlyn, a “Larry” expert, to lay down all the evidence behind the Larry Sylinson mystery. Were they just friends? Or were they something more? That’s up to you to decide. We’re also briefly joined by a Larry denier, Kelly’s other sister, Shannon, to hear her side of the story. 

If you are vehemently opposed to the Larry theory, please don’t hurt us! And if you’re curious to hear the story, it’s available on Patreon alongside 30+ other bonus couples. 

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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.

Today’s episode is a time capsule of love in 2023. We’re looking back at notable breakups, new relationships, weddings, and even pregnancies from the year, with yearbook superlatives like “least shocking breakup” and “saddest breakup.” 

And we’re launching a little contest for you all! If anyone correctly predicts a new relationship that will start in 2024, we’ll send you an extravagant valentine in the mail!

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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. 

Did you know that Joaquin Phoenix and Liv Tyler dated? That they were each other’s first loves, in fact? We didn’t know or had forgotten, too! This week we’re exploring the long-lost romance between the talented Joaquin and Liv in the mid-’90s. Both Liv and Joaquin had unusual childhoods, and their love began shortly after Joaquin tragically lost his older brother River Phoenix. 

Go back in time with us as we revisit the younger days of these two beautiful actors. And Joaquin, we know you dislike press and attention—we’re sorry!

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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.