Actor Paul Anthony Kelly stars in a collaborative promotional campaign for the Disney Mickey Mouse Tuxedo, released via an Instagram post by Disney Weddings and Allure Bridals. According to the collaborative post, the tuxedo features a tonal interior lining with a discreet Mickey Mouse ear motif. The ensemble is available for rental from authorized Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection retailers.
From Retail to Camelot: Paul Anthony Kelly’s Career Path
Before securing his breakout role, Paul Anthony Kelly spent 13 years working as a model and attending acting auditions, according to reporting on his career. He was initially scouted while working at American Apparel in Toronto and signed with Ford Models. His modeling portfolio includes campaigns for Vivienne Westwood, Loro Piana, and Brooks Brothers.
That trajectory shifted when he landed the role of John F. Kennedy Jr. in FX’s limited series Love Story. According to Harper’s Bazaar, co-star Sarah Pidgeon—who plays Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy—recalled that Kelly read for the part just three weeks before filming was scheduled to start. After their screen test, Pidgeon told producer Ryan Murphy that they had found their lead, and Murphy tasked her with delivering the good news to Kelly.
Expanding Roles Across Television
Beyond Love Story, Kelly has multiple television projects on his schedule. According to production details, photos have been released offering a first look at Kelly in the upcoming installment of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story, where he will star alongside Jessica Lange. Murphy described Kelly’s character as the linchpin of the season, noting that the actor wears a coiffed blond wig for the role. Additionally, Kelly is slated to star in the recently announced adaptation of The Housemaid’s Secret, alongside Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst.
Did you know?
Disney Weddings is an official planning service operated by The Walt Disney Company in partnership with Allure Bridals, a Tennessee-based bridal specialist that designs themed collections featuring characters like Ariel, Belle, and Aurora.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Disney Mickey Mouse Tuxedo?
It is a black-tie suit featuring a subtle Mickey Mouse ear motif hidden within the tonal interior lining. According to the promotional campaign, it is available for rental through authorized Disney Fairy Tale Weddings Collection retailers.
What role does Paul Anthony Kelly play in FX’s Love Story?
Kelly stars as John F. Kennedy Jr., opposite Sarah Pidgeon as Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, in the limited series created by Ryan Murphy and Connor Hines.
What other projects is Paul Anthony Kelly featured in?
Kelly stars in the upcoming installment of Ryan Murphy’s American Horror Story alongside Jessica Lange, and is attached to star in The Housemaid’s Secret with Sydney Sweeney and Kirsten Dunst.
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