Love stories can take many forms. For some, it’s the picture-perfect fairy tale you see in Hallmark movies. For others, it’s a passionate, doomed romance between a fashion executive and a presidential heir heading for disaster. Paul Anthony Kelly seems right at home in both worlds.

A joint Instagram post from Disney Weddings and Allure Bridals yesterday shows Kelly modeling the “Disney Mickey Mouse Tuxedo.” In the four photos, Kelly wears the blazer with Mickey Mouse detailing, dances with a bride in a manor house filled with dry ice, and poses among rosebushes.

“Black-tie sophistication with a subtle touch of Disney charm,” the caption reads—though it doesn’t tag or name Paul Anthony Kelly. “Introducing the Disney Mickey Mouse Tuxedo. Hidden within the tonal interior lining, a discreet Mickey Mouse ear motif offers a refined nod to the iconic character through thoughtful detailing. If you’re looking for a sleek, classic style for your wedding day with a tribute to Disney magic—this ensemble is for you. #DisneyWeddings.” The post also notes that the tuxedo is available for rental from authorized Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection retailers.

Photo: Allure Bridal
Photo: Allure Bridal

It took PAK 13 years of persistent effort—modeling, going to acting auditions—before he landed his big break as John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX’s Love Story, opposite Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy. And he has plenty of projects coming up: photos have just been released offering a first look at Kelly in the next season of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, where he’ll star alongside the returning Jessica Lange. (All we know about Kelly’s role is that he wears a styled blond wig, and Murphy has called his character “the linchpin of the season.”) Kelly will also appear in the recently announced The Housemaid’s Secret, alongside Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst.

It’s likely this was a low-stakes modeling job PAK took on to make ends meet before the Love Story role and the whirlwind of fame that followed. (Kelly was first discovered while working at American Apparel in Toronto and signed with Ford Models. He’s appeared in campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, Loro Piana, and Brooks Brothers.)

Still, it’s a smart move by Disney Weddings, an official planning service run by The Walt Disney Company, and Allure Bridals, a Tennessee-based bridal specialist that collaborates on Disney-themed pieces for brides and grooms—including Ariel, Belle, and Aurora gowns.

Photo: Allure Bridal

These social media teams clearly know what they’re doing. The comments on the Instagram post are exactly what you’d expect: “Groom sold separately?” “Is he also available for weddings?” “We casually not mentioning who this is in these photos?!”

“Perfect for weddings, formal celebrations, and memorable occasions, this tuxedo blends modern tailoring with understated personality,” according to Allure Bridals’s website, if you do want to have your own PAK-MM moment. Oh boy!

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs about Paul Anthony Kellys new role as a Disney Weddings model written in a natural conversational tone

General Questions

1 Who is Paul Anthony Kelly
Hes a British model and actor who has been in the entertainment industry for a while but hes recently gained a lot of attention for his new role with Disney Weddings

2 What does a Disney Weddings model actually do
He poses for official photos and promotional materials for Disneys wedding and honeymoon packages This includes everything from brochure photos and website images to social media content showing what a fairy tale wedding at Disney looks like

3 Is he getting married in real life
No this is a professional role He is modeling as the groom in these staged wedding photos The new love story in the headlines refers to his oncamera partnership with his comodel not a personal engagement

4 Where are these photos taken
Hes been photographed at various Disney resorts and parks including the iconic locations in Florida and Paris The photos are designed to showcase the different venues Disney offers from castles to beachside resorts

5 Why is this such a big deal
Disney is very selective with its marketing imagery Being chosen as the face of a major campaign for a brand like Disney is a huge career win for a model Plus the photos are undeniably magical and romantic which captures peoples attention

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6 Who is his costar in the wedding photos
He is posing alongside a model named Kelly and together they are being promoted as a couple Their chemistry on camera is a big part of why the campaign is so successful

7 Is the love story scripted
Yes its a narrative created by Disney to sell the dream The photos and short videos tell a story of a couple getting engaged and married at Disney but its a professional performance

8 How long did the photo shoot take
The campaign likely involved multiple days of shooting at different locations A single wedding day shoot can take 1012 hours to get the perfect lighting angles and shots

9 Did he have to wear a real tuxedo
Absolutely He