In fiction, from dramas to romances, animations to action films, countless extremely passionate couples were so convincing to the public that they became inspirational for real-life loves.
This Friday (12), Brazil celebrates the traditional Valentine’s Day, date that highlights feelings of affection and passion. Below, the CNN recalls 10 iconic fictional couples, declaredly in love, who can serve as inspiration beyond the screen. Check it out!
Remember the stories of 10 iconic fictional couples
Vivian and Edward – “Pretty Woman” (1990)
An unlikely romance cradles the story of Vivian (Julia Roberts) e Edward (Richard Gere). She, a dreamy prostitute, he, a rich businessman. It all starts when Edward hires Vivian to keep him company. However, the two get closer and closer and end up falling in love.
Monica e Chandler – “Friends” (1994-2004)
One of the greatest series of all time also features an iconic couple beyond friendship stories. Unlikely duo at first, the characters Monica (Courtney Cox) e Chandler (Matthew Perry) were great friends who became romantically involved by chance, during a group trip to London, England.
The pair made for some of the show’s cutest moments, such as the marriage proposal they both made and the adoption of babies.
Jack e Rose – “Titanic” (1997)
Rocked by the iconic song “My Heart Will Go On”, by Céline Dion, Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) e Rose (Kate Winslet) are the protagonists of one of the biggest romance films in the world. The love story, which ends up having a tragic end, is debated to this day. Based on real events, the plot features a poor artist and a rich young woman who meet and fall in love on the fateful maiden voyage of the Titanic in 1912.
John e Jane Smith – “Sr. & Sra. Smith” (2005)
One of the greatest couples in pop culture, , are married and lead a secret life, unaware that they both work as hired assassins. The situation between them changes direction when each one receives a new job from their respective agency, which makes them meet to carry out the same mission.
Ennis e Jack – “Brokeback Mountain” (2005)
Ennis (Heath Ledger) e Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal) are two men who fall in love, but soon separate, following separate lives and even marrying other people. For many years, they don’t see each other, until one day they start to arrange sporadic meetings and maintain a love affair for 20 years.
Jim e Pam – “The Office” (2005 – 2013)
One of the most beloved couples in the world of series, Jim () and Pam (Jenna Fischer) went through several comical and romantic situations, quickly falling into the public’s favor. Every now and then, moments and speeches between the two go viral again on social media.
Carl and Ellie – “Up: High Adventures” (2009)
One of the most famous pairs in Disney animation, Carl e Ellie They lived a beautiful love story, which didn’t even end with the woman’s death. About to lose the house he lived in with his beloved for decades, Carl ties balloons to the roof of the home, causing it to take flight and make him travel to South America, a destination his wife dreamed of visiting.
Cameron e Mitchell – “Modern Family” (2009-2020)
Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) e Mitchell (Jesse Tyler Ferguson) make up one of the main couples on “Modern Family”. With companionship and unity, the two create a family by adopting a little girl and experiencing the delights and difficulties of fatherhood.
Jack e Rebecca – “This is Us” (2016-2022)
Parents of three children, they experience real moments of ups and downs within their romantic relationship. The drama series focuses on the memories of the couple’s lives — which experience passionate scenes, but end up having an unexpected ending.
Barbie and Ken – “Barbie” (2023)
The dolls, animated and live-action, have undergone transformations over the years, whether in their appearance or in the “role” they play in each other’s lives. However, the main premise that has lasted for years is still that of “Ken being Barbie’s husband”.
