Inside the New ‘Love Story’’ Digital Issue With Sarah Pidgeon

IN THE MAGAZINE Sarah Pidgeon gave everything to become Carolyn Bessette Kennedy for FX’s “Love Story.” Our digital cover star opens up about her Emmy-nominated performance, chemistry with her costars, and what comes next. Plus, Constance Zimmer breaks down her transformation, the show’s producers and casting directors reveal why unknown actors beat name recognition, and the costume and makeup teams take us behind the scenes of recreating the ’90s.

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Sarah Pidgeon gave everything to become Carolyn Bessette Kennedy for FX’s “Love Story.” Our digital cover star opens up about her Emmy-nominated performance, chemistry with her costars, and what comes next. Plus, Constance Zimmer breaks down her transformation, the show’s producers and casting directors reveal why unknown actors beat name recognition, and the costume and makeup teams take us behind the scenes of recreating the ’90s.

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Constance Zimmer’s Disappearing Act

The two-time Emmy nominee unpacks her prop-driven process and the “Love Story” scene she still can’t shake.

Lessons From the Making of 'Love Story’

The producers and casting directors behind the show explain why unknown actors beat name recognition—and why a chemistry read still decides everything.