15 On screen chemistries across shows and movies that taught us the true meaning of love

Certain on-screen love chemistries have been so sensational that the audience is left awestruck. These couples with their top-notch acting skills, have managed to transcend the screen and become a real-life inspiration for us. The way they communicate with each other, their humor, their friendship, and how they are ready to sacrifice themselves to save the other, teach us a lot about love. They have taught us how love should be selfless and unconditional. Here is a list of 15 On-screen chemistries across shows and movies that taught us the true meaning of love.

15) Eleven and Mike from Stranger Things (2016)

Stranger Things released in 2016 is a sci-fi supernatural thriller about a group of kids, living in a small town called Hawkins, trying to save their world from creatures from the supernatural world of The Upside Down. This show has given us a great young couple in the form of Eleven and Mike. What really stands out about this couple is they are each other's first love. Starting from their very first meeting in the woods, they have always stood for each other. Despite being so young, they have trust and loyalty between them, which many adults even fail to achieve.

14) Seth and Summer from The O.C. (2003)

Seth and Summer from The OC are another couple who have managed to teach us the true meaning of love. First of all, they are complete opposites of each other. While Seth is a geeky awkward boy, Summer is confident and popular. Their relationship has restored the belief of the audience in the power of opposites attract. They have humor and playfulness between them and often reconcile after any misunderstandings or challenges that cross their way. They always go one step ahead to show their love through some great romantic gesture.

13) Mia and Nicholas from The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement (2004)

The moment Mia and Nicolas share the screen in Princess Diaries 2: The Royal Engagement, their chemistry is so blinding that the audience knows that they are meant to end up together. They started as rivals which makes their love story quite interesting. They have a playful banter throughout the movie, and despite both of them, having their respective partners, it is, but obvious that they are the ones meant to be together.

12) John and Jane Smith from Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)

John and Jane Smith, are what one calls – the power couple. Both of them are undercover agents and are hiding their true identities from each other, despite being married. Their love manages to blossom despite the thousands of secrets they have kept from each other. After their secrets come to light, they are struck by betrayal after betrayal, yet they end up reconciling, showing the commitment they have for each other. Moreover, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, the actors who portrayed these characters were a couple in real life too, further fueling their chemistry.

11) Mitch and Cam from Modern Family (2009)

Mitch and Cam from the comedy series – Modern Family is another couple which is a testament to the greatness of love. Cam and Mitch couldn't be more different from each other. While Mitch is a lawyer, who is reserved and an introvert and prefers practicality in life, Cam is an emotional, dramatic, and over-the-top person. But they perfectly balance each other out. They are one of the most realistic representations of a couple on TV. They are in true sense partners and tackle every challenge that comes their way through humor and optimism.

10) Lilly and Marshall from How I Met Your Mother (2005)

Lily and Marshall restore the belief of the audience in the longevity of love. This couple appearing on the comedy series – How I Met Your Mother is one of the most heartwarming couple of television. They met each other during their first year in college and since then have been together. They have a very wholesome dynamic and are very supportive of each other. Their transition from being college sweethearts to parents makes them an idealistic portrayal of love.

9) Patrick and Kat from 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)

Patrick and Kat from 10 Things I Hate About You make for an idealized couple, despite starting their relationship as part of a bet. They are opposites with emotional walls built from their pasts. Though their relationship is full of witty banter, they share deep mutual respect. What makes them special is their appreciation for both grand gestures and small moments. For instance, Patrick sings "Can't Take My Eyes off You" in the school stadium, while Kat writes and reads a heartfelt poem for him in class.

8) Elena and Damon from The Vampire Diaries (2009)

Elena and Damon from The Vampire Diaries have had a very toxic relationship, but it is still considered a legendary one. Both of them have completely opposite moral grounds, but they evolve together to embrace each other's mindset. Their love for each other is full of passion and intensity and it is because of this that they are always ready to sacrifice themselves to save the other. Damon is darkness, while Elena is the light of his life, who guides him to redemption.

7) Allie and Noah from The Notebook (2004)

Allie and Noah from The Notebook, are another great couple. Both of them come from different social circles. While Allie comes from a high-class family, Noah is a poor but happy young man. Despite their different upbringings, they instantly click with each other. They waited for 7 years for each other and when Allie gets Alzheimer's and forgets everything about her epic love, Noah gets admitted to the same hospital as her, and both of them spend the rest of their life together, even uniting in death.

6) Belle and Beast from Beauty and the Beast (1991)

The Disney movie – The Beauty and the Beast, through the story of Belle and Beast, teaches the audience about the true meaning of love. They are a testament to the fact that true love is beyond physical appearances, it is in reality, emotional. Belle is beautiful and gentle while the beast is ugly and isolated. Yet they manage to find love due to their empathy. Their love has an emotional depth and vulnerability to it. It is selfless and sacrificing and that is what manages to break the curse and turn the beast into a handsome prince.

5) Mary Jane and Peter Parker from The Amazing Spider-Man (2012)

Portrayed by Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, Peter Parker and Mary Jane in The Amazing Spiderman is a complex yet compelling love story. Their greatest characteristic as a couple is their trust and support for each other. Mary Jane knows Peter Parker’s secret life as the Spiderman yet she always supports and encourages him. They managed to find love amidst chaos and cherish it throughout. They have a connection where they tend to understand what the other person even fails to say. Even though their love story ends with Mary Jane’s death, their love is immortal.

4) Monica and Chandler from Friends (1994)

Monica and Chandler restored the belief of the audience that true love is rooted in friendship. Because they had been friends for so long before they started dating each other, they as a couple, truly understand the other person. They know everything there is to know about the other person and despite their complementary personalities managed to find a perfect balance. Their relationship thrives because of humor and playful banter, and they always deeply support each other. Any adversary that crosses their path, fails to break them because of their love and commitment.

3) Princess Leia and Han Solo from Star Wars (1977)

The on-screen chemistry between Princess Leia and Han Solo can be understood from their exchange when Princess Leia tells Han Solo that she loves him and he replies with - ‘I Know.’ Their love story is one defined by sacrifice and loyalty. They are perfectly capable of putting their lives on the line for each other. Despite their personal struggles and external struggles, they always manage to find their way back to each other. Both of them are quite vulnerable. Despite the rough exterior that they portray, their love for each other is quite intense.

2) Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy from Pride and Prejudice (2005)

Adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic book – Pride and Prejudice has given us a very famous couple – Elizabeth Bennett and Mr Darcy. Their first impression of each other was very poor. It was filled with misunderstandings where Elizabeth thought Mr. Darcy was proud and arrogant. While Mr Darcy assumed Elizabeth to be quite intolerable and rebellious. Yet their slow-burn romance is one for the ages. They thrived on an intellectual connection, and it was their opinionated and principled mindset that made them respect each other, which eventually turned into love.

1) Jack and Rose from Titanic (1997)

This star-crossed couple taught us that the true meaning of love is rooted in sacrifice. The iconic movie couple – Rose and Jack, is a testament to Forbidden Love. Jack was a free-spirited adventurous person while Rose was surviving under the pressure of wealth and status. Both of them found self-discovery and authenticity in each other. Their love was powerful yet doomed. When the Titanic sank, their love became eternal in Rose’s memories and showed just how powerful a legacy love can be.