The much-awaited movie The Idea of You was released on Amazon Prime Video on May 2, 2024, and ever since then, it has been trending on the streaming platform in the top 10 in multiple countries including India. Directed by Michael Showalter and producer Cathy Schulman, The Idea of You is a romantic drama that revolves around a 24-year-old singer of a boys' band August Moon who falls in love with a 41-year-old single mother named Solene Marchand. Amazon Prime Video's The Idea of You is based on a 2017 novel by Robinne Lee that features Anne Hathaway as Solene Marchand, Nicholas Galitzine as Hayes Campbell, Ella Rubin as Izzy Marchand, Reid Scott as Daniel, Annie Mumolo as Tracy, and more in the leading roles. Since you have landed on this page, True Scoop News assumes that you have already watched the movie and are wondering about real-life Solene Marchand. Below is all about The Idea of You True Story-
The Idea of You True Story
Amazon Prime Video's The Idea of You is based on a 2017 novel by Robinne Lee loosely inspired by One Direction pop star Harry Styles' dating life. It means real-life Hayes Cambell is none other than Harry Styles. However, The Idea of You is not entirely a true story as the makers have tweaked the ending and also used fictional names. For instance, the fictional boys' band name- August Moon.
One Direction singer Harry Styles was romantically linked to Caroline Flack in 2011. Harry Styles was only 17 years old, however, Caroline Flack was already in her 30s. It means real-life Solene Marchand is Caroline Flack.
Another major fact is Harry Styles met the “X Factor” presenter Caroline Flack when he competed on the show along with the other members of One Direction. It means Harry did not meet Caroline Flack at the Coachella which the movie showcased.
"I already knew that he had a crush on me, he’d made it pretty obvious,” Flack had written in her autobiography, 'Storm in a C Cup.' Notably, Harry Styles broke up with Caroline Flack after being criticised for their age gap. Ultimately, Caroline Flack died in February 2020 at age 40 by hanging herself in her London home. The Guardian reported in 2020 that Caroline Flack died by suicide after learning she would be prosecuted for allegedly assaulting her boyfriend, following a long struggle with 'fluctuating mental health' that was exacerbated by the stress of fame.