The 1950s and 1960s saw the emergence of iconic on-screen couples, such as Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton, and the cementing of the "meet-cute" trope, where protagonists meet in a charming or coincidental way. The romantic comedy genre continued to evolve with films like When Harry Met Sally (1989) and Sleepless in Seattle (1993), which redefined the genre with more nuanced portrayals of relationships.