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The film casually reinforces its point here that women of the period had few good options, but the scenes also reveal the almost imperceptible development of mutual fondness between husband and wife.
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Originally from Chicago, the husband and wife duo were also behind Esmé, a fine-dining restaurant in Chicago which has earned a Michelin star since opening in 2021.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Both husband and wife wore large sunglasses.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
After the officiant pronounced them husband and wife, the newlyweds shared a quick kiss before making their way to a nearby table.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Originally from Chicago, the husband and wife duo were also behind Esmé, a fine-dining restaurant in Chicago which has earned a Michelin star since opening in 2021.
—Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Feb. 2026
Both husband and wife wore large sunglasses.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 9 Feb. 2026
After the officiant pronounced them husband and wife, the newlyweds shared a quick kiss before making their way to a nearby table.
—Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Husband and wife.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/husband%20and%20wife. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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