How ‘Forever’ Stars Lovie Simone & Michael Cooper Jr. Uncovered Each Other’s Romance Movie Secrets
You likely need me to spell this out, so here’s the lowdown on that adorable quiz moment between Lovie Simone and Michael Cooper Jr. from their latest BuzzFeed video. They sat down to play the “Guess My Favorite Romance Movie” game, and if you’re under the impression this was simple popcorn fun, think again—Michael’s surprise twist practically stopped the show.
Lovie Simone kicked things off confidently, predicting that Michael’s go-to romantic flick would be a classic like The Notebook or Sleepless in Seattle. After all, she reasoned, anyone with a soft spot for sweeping storylines and grand declarations of love would tap into that early-’90s Nicholas Sparks hype. She even cited Michael’s own talk about memorable movie moments in a 2022 People Magazine interview as her guiding star (People). Spoiler alert: she was completely off.
When it was Michael’s turn, he steered away from the obvious blockbuster territory. You’d think Lovie, with her outspoken passion for strong female leads, would have a thing for Pride & Prejudice or Clueless, right? Turns out her romantic heart beats for a more contemporary pick. In her words, it’s all about “modern chemistry and unexpected connections,” giving props to La La Land for its bittersweet edge. She even referenced discussing that film’s ending on a recent Variety podcast (Variety). Heads up: Michael nailed that one on the first try—impressive, considering he confessed in an interview with BuzzFeed that he “barely watches romance movies unless there’s a heavy twist” (BuzzFeed).
That confession? It wasn’t just casual banter. Michael admitted he’s more drawn to genre-bending love stories—think Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind—than your standard rom-com formula. He claimed, “I want my love story with a side of existential crisis,” which floored both Lovie and viewers alike. Who knew Mr. Smooth on screen was secretly craving cinematic brain teasers?
Throughout the playful back-and-forth, they dropped fun facts—Lovie once turned down a rom-com role in college, and Michael binge-watches arthouse films on rainy Sundays. They mentioned these tidbits in their individual celebrity profiles earlier this year (BuzzFeed, Entertainment Weekly). By the time the buzzer rang, it was less about right or wrong answers and more about celebrating each other’s unique tastes.
If you needed proof that even polished actors can be delightfully surprised by their co-star’s quirks, this clip is it. Next time you catch ‘Forever,’ watch closely—you might spot nods to their unexpected favorite movies, hiding in character moments. Glad I could clear that up for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and BuzzFeed
People Magazine
Variety
Entertainment Weekly
Attribution: Creative Commons Licensed
