Sometimes, the best relationships in movies and television shows stem from initial hatred of one another. In the beginning, some characters despise each other—with some even secretly hoping the other person will die. It seems that they will never be physically or emotionally attracted to one another, even though they have undeniable chemistry.
Fans often recognize the relationship potential long before the characters and might even ship the characters. When they finally confess their feelings, it’s incredibly satisfying. These are the best enemies-to-lovers relationships in movie and TV history.
Updated on May 7th, 2021 by Kristen Palamara: Enemies to lovers TV shows and enemies to lovers movies have both been popular and fans seem to enjoy the dynamic of two people who begin their relationship hating each other and eventually fall in love throughout the seasons or movie. It's a fun and interesting trope in rom-coms and sitcoms and some relationships are able to successfully show the slow change from hatred to love. Here are some of the most popular and lovable enemies to lovers examples throughout movies and television.
15 Johnny Castle & Frances "Baby" Houseman – Dirty Dancing
Johnny (Patrick Swayze) and Baby (Jennifer Grey) from the iconic 1980s movie Dirty Dancing is a classic example of an enemies-to-lovers relationship. The two begin the movie hating each other as they don't understand, or want to understand, their different lives as Baby's a rich daddy's girl and Johnny's an employee and known for his dirty dancing.
Circumstance forces them to work and train together for a dance competition and it begins horribly as they both frustrate each other. But, as the movie goes on the two become close and truly learn to care for each other.
14 Jane Villanueva & Rafael Solano – Jane The Virgin
Jane (Gina Rodriguez) and Rafael (Justin Baldoni) had a difficult relationship at the beginning because their story was so out of nowhere and very Telenovela as Jane the Virgin was known for.
Jane and Rafael shared a moment before their true story began and Jane has highly regarded their single kiss in her romantic history while Rafael completely forgot who she was until she is accidentally artificially inseminated with his child. They had a difficult time understanding each other's differing personalities as well, but they eventually found their way into a relationship and eventually married.
13 Patrick Brewer & David Rose – Schitt's Creek
The rivalry between David (Dan Levy) and Patrick (Noah Reid) on Schitt's Creek hilariously only lasted about one episode and they were really only enemies from David Rose's perspective. David attempts to open up a new business and has to get licensing to do so. He meets Patrick, who is in charge of issuing the licenses, and is immediately upset when Patrick asks typical questions about his business plan.
David isn't sure how to answer the questions and sees it as Patrick being completely rude and he's offended by the behavior and ready to start a rivalry, but in reality, Patrick was just doing his job. The two eventually become friends, go into business together, and have an adorable and supportive relationship that leads to marriage in the series finale.
12 Leslie Knope & Ben Wyatt – Parks And Recreation
Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) instantly hates Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) when he arrives in Pawnee, Indiana on Parks and Recreation and Ben returns her hatred as he thinks he's going to move onto the next town within a few months. Ben has come to Pawnee to fix Leslie's budget and Leslie sees him as the enemy of her success.
The longer Ben stays in Pawnee, the more the two bond and Leslie sees him as a truly good person who she falls for over the next few seasons. Ben also falls for Leslie and the two start a relationship that eventually led to marriage.
11 Andrew Paxton & Margaret Tate – The Proposal
Andrew (Ryan Reynolds) begins The Proposal absolutely hating his boss Margaret (Sandra Bullock) because of how awfully she treats all of her employees, particularly her assistant Andrew. Margaret learns her Visa is about to expire and she'll have to return to Canada if she doesn't figure out a solution, so she convinces Andrew to marry her so she can stay in America.
They travel to meet his family in Alaska and plan to get married immediately, but Margaret has second thoughts after meeting his lovely supportive family and slowly caring for Andrew throughout the movie. The two end up together, for real, at the end of the movie after realizing they truly care for each other.
10 Joe Fox & Kathleen Kelly – You’ve Got Mail
In the 1998 romantic comedy, You’ve Got Mail, Joe Fox (Tom Hanks) and Kathleen Kelly (Meg Ryan) despise each other. They’re rival booksellers and they want nothing to do with one another.
However, they’re unaware that while they’re feuding in real life, they’re falling for each other online through emails and instant message chats. They have so much chemistry, both online and in person. If they put aside their differences, they might realize they’re destined for each other. Luckily, Joe discovers the truth about their identities, and he works hard to reconcile their real-life interactions.
9 Sam Puckett & Freddie Benson – iCarly
From the very beginning of the Nickelodeon show iCarly, Sam Puckett (Jennette McCurdy) hates Freddie Benson (Nathan Kress). To her, he’s nerdy, lame, and she hardly ever considers him as a friend.
But fans shipped Sam and Freddie (appropriately named “Seddie”) long before Sam realized that she has a crush on Freddie. Perhaps that’s why she tormented him for so long. When they finally kissed and started dating during the show’s fifth season, it was rewarding for the fans who rooted for them since the first season. Even though they broke up (they’re teenagers, after all), fans still know that they love each other. They could never go back to hating each other.
8 Han Solo & Princess Leia – Star Wars
The instant Han Solo (Harrison Ford) meets Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) in Star Wars: A New Hope, they have animosity towards each other. Princess Leia is responsible and selfless, whereas Han Solo is selfish. She is not impressed with him, even calling him a “stuck up, half-witted, scruffy-looking” man.
They continue to insult each other every chance they can get. So, when they ultimately kiss and admit that they love each other, it’s surprising but also endearing. Their love endured through many trials, even during separation. Han Solo and Princess Leia always loved each other, no matter what.
7 Buffy Summers & Spike – Buffy The Vampire Slayer
When Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) first meets Spike (James Marsters) on Buffy the Vampire Slayer, she wants to slay him. After all, she’s supposed to because he’s a vampire. At the same time, he’s ready to kill her. This isn’t the best formula for a relationship.
Eventually, the two grow to respect one another and ultimately love each other. While it’s a problematic relationship with many toxic issues, fans were excited to watch the relationship form and grow deeper.
6 Harry Burns & Sally Albright – When Harry Met Sally
When Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) first meets Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) in the 1989 romantic comedy movie, When Harry Met Sally, they’re not friends. In fact, they argue about whether men and women can be friends without any benefits. They bicker and they’re nowhere close to being romantic.
Ten years later, they meet again at a bookstore. They decide to become friends, despite their arguments, and they’re eventually attracted to each other. Harry was right after all - they can’t have a strictly platonic relationship. Harry and Sally bicker throughout their friendship, but no one can deny that they’re better together.
5 Caroline Forbes & Klaus Mikaelson – The Vampire Diaries
Caroline Forbes (Candice King) and Niklaus “Klaus” Mikaelson (Joseph Morgan) are enemies from the very beginning of The Vampire Diaries. He’s a vampire-werewolf hybrid and she’s a human-turned-vampire, and they’re just one of the many complicated relationships on the show.
Klaus is Caroline’s archnemesis. However, after he saves her life, they form a bond that eventually leads to a relationship. Klaus tells her that she had a first love before him, but he “intends to be her last.” While it’s a short-lived romance (and fans are still upset that they broke up), Caroline and Klaus were engaging to watch with many memorable moments—both as enemies and as lovers.
4 Patrick Verona & Kat Stratford – 10 Things I Hate About You
A modernized version of William Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) obviously hates Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) in the 1999 romantic comedy, 10 Things I Hate About You. After meeting, they find numerous ways to argue. Kat wants nothing to do with Patrick, but he must continue to pursue her due to a bet with his friends.
Over a period of time, Kat slowly begins to let her guard down. She realizes Patrick is charming, hilarious, and the right kind of person for her. In fact, in one of the most memorable scenes from the movie, she confesses her feelings in a class presentation. She says, “But mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you. Not even close. Not even a little bit. Not even at all.”
3 Emma Swan & Captain Hook – Once Upon A Time
In Once Upon a Time, the show’s protagonist, Emma Swan (Jennifer Morrison) immediately dislikes Killian Jones, also known as Captain Hook (Colin O’Donoghue). She doesn’t trust him and his sarcastic humor doesn’t help. They’re enemies who would rather kill each other before going on any more adventures together.
However, when he selflessly considers her feelings before his own, Emma starts to see his true character. Killian would do anything for her. He’s not a villain and he can actually even be her hero. The two had chemistry from the first day they met, so when they finally kiss and fall in love, it’s one of the most beautiful (and underrated) relationships in television history.
2 Elizabeth Bennet & Mr. Darcy – Pride & Prejudice
Jane Austen’s iconic novel, Pride and Prejudice, has had many movie and television adaptations since its 1813 publication. There’s the 1995 BBC miniseries starring Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle and the 2001 romantic comedy Bridget Jones’s Diary is a modern-day version of the story. Finally, the 2005 movie adaptation, starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen, highlights the conflict between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.
From their first meeting, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy clash. They have too much “pride and prejudice” to see past their differences. They have undeniable chemistry, but they’re too stubborn to recognize it. It takes Mr. Darcy a long time to realize that his feelings have changed and that Elizabeth is too special to lose. In a romantic confession, he tells her: “You have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love—I love—I love you. I never wish to be parted from you from this day on.”
1 Sam Malone & Diane Chambers – Cheers
On the 1980’s sitcom Cheers, Sam Malone (Ted Danson) and Diane Chambers (Shelley Long) are the definitions of “haters-turned-lovers.” When they first met, Sam is crude and a ladies’ man. Contrasting this, Diane is a wealthy snob. They instantly hate each other, but they must work together at the Boston bar.
Over time, Sam and Diane’s tension slowly turns into flirtatious behavior. Audiences anticipated when they would kiss, and it happened during one of their most intense arguments. They couldn’t resist each other, and while they ultimately didn’t end up together, their humorous, flirtatious relationship impacted television history in a way that will always be remembered.
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May 08, 2021 at 06:31AM
