Valentine's Day: remember the history of 10 iconic fictional couples

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, a date that highlights feelings of affection and passion. Below, CNN recalls 10 iconic fictional couples, declared in love, who can serve as inspiration beyond the screen. Check it out!

Remember the story of 10 iconic fictional couples
Vivian and Edward - "Pretty Woman" (1990)

Richard Gere and Julia Roberts in "Pretty Woman" - Disclosure
An unlikely romance sets the story of Vivian (Julia Roberts) and 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 and Chandler - "Friends" (1994-2004)

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One of the greatest series of all time also features an iconic couple beyond friendship stories. An unlikely duo at first, the characters Monica (Courtney Cox) and Chandler (Matthew Perry) were great friends who became romantically involved by chance, during a group trip to London, England.

The pair produced some of the cutest moments of the series, such as the marriage proposal made by both and the adoption of babies.

Jack and Rose - "Titanic" (1997)

Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet as Jack and Rose, respectively, in the romance film "Titanic" - 1997 - Paramount Pictures via Heritage Auctions, HA.com
Based on the iconic song "My Heart Will Go On", by Céline Dion, Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) and 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 and Jane Smith - "Mr. & Mrs. Smith" (2005)

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One of the greatest couples in pop culture, John (Brad Pitt) and Jane Smith (Angelina Jolie), 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 and Jack - "Brokeback Mountain" (2005)

Ennis and Jack from "Brokeback Mountain" - Reproduction/Focus Features
Ennis (Heath Ledger) and Jack (Jake Gyllenhaal) are two men who fall in love, but soon separate, following different 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 and Pam - "The Office" (2005 - 2013)

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One of the most beloved couples in the world of series, Jim (John Krasinski) 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)

Carl and Ellie, from "Up Altas Aventuras" (2009) - Disclosure/Disney
One of the most famous couples in Disney animation, Carl and Ellie 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 and Mitchell - "Modern Family" (2009-2020)

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Cameron (Eric Stonestreet) and 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 and Rebecca - "This is Us" (2016-2022)

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Parents of three children, Jack (Milo Ventimiglia) and Rebecca (Mandy Moore) 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)

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling are Barbie and Ken in the most anticipated live-action of the year - Disclosure/ Warner Bros. Pictures
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 that "Ken is Barbie's husband".

Valentine's Day: remember 10 iconic fictional couples

Source: CNN