Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly captivated audiences in Love Story, helped a lot by the costume department’s attention to detail and their nod to the real-life style of the late Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr. Beyond pulling at heartstrings, the show inspired a new wave of girls in cigarette jeans and tortoiseshell headbands to fill The Odeon and drive up prices of Calvin Klein and Yohji Yamamoto on The RealReal.

It seems Sarah Pidgeon and PAK aren’t quite ready to move on from the Love Story looks either. The on-screen couple, who are friends in real life, stepped out for a “For Your Consideration” event hosted by FX last night in Los Angeles, wearing outfits inspired by CBK and JFK Jr. Pidgeon, styled by Emma Jade Morrison, chose a black, flowing off-the-shoulder Yohji dress with an asymmetric sleeve. Staying true to Carolyn’s minimalist style, she wore no jewelry and simple black stilettos. Bryce Scarlett styled her tousled blonde hair with a middle part, while Nina Park gave her a modern makeup look with soft, diffused eyes, suede-like skin, and a blurred lip.

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In the months since the Love Story press tour, Pidgeon and Morrison have built a cool, youthful fashion identity. Yes, there have been classic Calvin Klein Collection moments like CBK, but they’ve also taken some effective fashion risks. Think her pink puffball Balenciaga gown at the Actors Awards, or the toothpaste-toned Chanel dress.

Sarah Pidgeon at the 2026 Gotham Awards in Tom Ford.
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In icy blue Chanel for a 2026 Met Gala after-party.
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Paul Anthony Kelly, on his part, kept up the heritage preppy look in Louis Vuitton: he wore a dark blue sports jacket with the collar popped, an unbuttoned cream striped shirt, beige fitted pants, and brown moccasins.

Last night’s event kicks off a campaign to get the show, Pidgeon, and Kelly some Emmy nominations—so expect the Love Story cosplay to ramp up and continue.

Frequently Asked Questions
Here is a list of FAQs based on the topic of Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly holding onto that Love Story style

BeginnerLevel Questions

1 Who are Sarah Pidgeon and Paul Anthony Kelly
They are actors Sarah Pidgeon is known for The Wilds and Tiny Beautiful Things and Paul Anthony Kelly is known for The Serpent Queen and Domina They are currently starring together in a stage production of Love Story

2 What does holding onto that Love Story style mean
It means they are keeping the romantic emotional and classic tone of the original Love Story story in their performance They arent trying to modernize or drastically change it they are embracing the heartfelt tragic love story as it was originally written

3 Is this about the Taylor Swift song
No This is about the 1970 film Love Story and the musical adaptation of it The phrase Love Story style refers to that specific storys romantic and tragic vibe

4 Where can I see this performance
This production of Love Story is currently running at a theater You should check local theater listings for exact venue and dates

5 Is it a happy story
Not entirely The story is a classic romantic tragedy Its about a young couple falling deeply in love but it ends with a heartbreaking illness The style theyre holding onto includes both the joy and the sadness

AdvancedLevel Questions

6 Why is holding onto the Love Story style a notable choice for these actors
Because many modern adaptations of classic stories try to add a cynical or deconstructed twist By staying true to the originals earnest sentimental style Pidgeon and Kelly are taking a riskthey are betting that audiences still crave sincere unironic romance and tragedy rather than a meta or updated version

7 How does this approach affect their acting technique
They likely have to commit fully to emotional vulnerability without the safety of irony or modern detachment They must land the famous line Love means never