Speaking to CNN, director Damien Chazelle gave his view on why Mia and Seb don't end up together in the ending of La La Land, that it was always the plan for the movie — there was no version where they got their happily ever after.

Why didn't they end up together in La La Land?

They fall in love because of their distinct passions, and their eventual success rips them apart. Mia becomes an accomplished actress, while Sebastian finally creates his jazz club called Seb's — the name Mia proposes to him before their split. My disdain for “La La Land” mirrors mine of romance as a genre.

Does Mia end up with Greg in La La Land?

Greg was Mia Dolan's boyfriend at the beginning of La La Land. Mia eventually breaks up with him in order to date Sebastian Wilder. Fun fact, Greg was actually gay!

Who does she end up with in La La Land?

Confident the audition was a success, Seb encourages Mia to devote herself to acting. The two then recognize that they will always love each other despite what may come for their relationship. Five years later, Mia is a famous actress and married to a different man, with whom she has a daughter.

Who does Mia marry at the end of La La Land?

Mia wrote a one-woman play named So Long Boulder City. She dates Greg at the beginning of the movie until she breaks up with him to date Sebastian Wilder, an aspiring jazz music player who helps her achieve her acting dream. Eventually, she marries a man whose name is David.

The Ending Of La La Land Explained

Does La La Land have a sad ending?

For lead star Emma Stone, the La La Land ending isn't necessarily sad, rather, it's a reflection of harsh reality. "I find it bittersweet, but also realistic. It doesn't all come true for anyone ever. It's not exactly how you pictured it," said Emma Stone (via Elle).

Do Mia and Seb end up together?

It's a tear-jerking happy ending; they may not end up together, but they're ultimately happy where they are. La La Land is available to stream on Netflix now.

Why don't Seb and Mia end up together?

Sebastian wanted to provide a better life for him and Mia, which lead to choosing a job he keenly despised in order to make money. The physical distance between them just added a gap within the relationship, as Mia knew Sebastian well enough to realize the path he was in wouldn't help to fulfill his dream.

Why do Seb and Mia smile at the end of La La Land?

Both Seb and Mia have accomplished their dreams, evident by the smiles on their faces. This hints at the contentment that comes from achieving one's ambitions, suggesting that they are in a positive place in their lives. The ending smiles in “La La Land” reflect the intricacies of real-life relationships.

How long were Seb and Mia together?

Sebastian Wilder is a jazz enthusiast and club owner and was Mia Dolan's love interest for the majority of the 2016 film, La La Land. Although the film is about their romance, Mia and Sebastian ultimately break up at an undisclosed time during the five years between Summer and the Epilogue.

What did the end of La La Land mean?

In La La Land, Seb and Mia have to give up their love for each other to ultimately reach their individual greatness. They could have stayed together and loved each other but neither would have achieved their personal success. Ultimately for them both to achieve this greatness they have to sacrifice that love.

What did Keith do to Sebastian?

[La La Land] Sebastian doesn't like Keith because he hooked up with his sister. When Keith appears in La La Land, Sebastian immediately becomes flummoxed and agitated, clearly unhappy to see him.

Who was originally supposed to play Mia in La La Land?

Emma Watson, along with Miles Teller, was rumored to have been cast in Damien Chazelle's La La Land when it was first announced. But Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling ended up starring in the film.

Did Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling date?

Although the twosome were never romantically involved in real life, Gosling and Stone developed a fast friendship on set of the rom-com. “She's everything, all the time,” Gosling shared with MTV News at the Crazy, Stupid, Love premiere in July 2011. “There's no one like her.

Can Emma Stone really sing?

While Emma Stone can carry a tune, her voice lacks any real power. This becomes most noticeable in her dramatic solo "Audition (The Fools Who Dream)." Her vocals lack the emphasis of the bittersweet lyrics, but her passionate acting still provides plenty of emotion to carry the number the rest of the way.

How much did Emma Stone make for La La Land?

Stone, 28, collected $26 million, mostly thanks to her Oscar-winning performance as Mia, a barista and aspiring actress, in the movie-musical juggernaut “La La Land.” Stone spoke out about gender parity earlier this year, revealing that her male co-stars have taken salary cuts so she could receive equal pay.

Is Mia happy at the end of La La Land?

And yeah, sometimes you can think about what could have been, but there's nowhere else I'd rather be than where I am. That's what that last montage is about. Mia and Sebastian both wonder what could have been, but Mia goes her separate way, and so does he, because they are happy where they are despite it all.

How many Oscars did La La Land win?

It won six, Best Director (Chazelle), Best Actress (Stone), Best Cinematography (Sandgren), Best Original Score (Hurwitz), Best Original Song ("City of Stars"), and Best Production Design (the Wascos).

What was Sebastian's goal in La La Land?

Sebastian is a struggling musician who dreams of opening his own jazz club. He is struggling to get back on his feet after being ripped off by a former business partner and takes whatever music gigs he can get.

Is La La Land traumatising?

The La La Land ending is one of the most devastating things I've ever seen. How do you guys feel about it? I had to watch it again a few years later to realize it was about a journey to their true love of their careers not each other.

Why did La La Land win the Oscar?

In the final category of the evening, presenters Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway incorrectly called it for the Damian Chazelle-directed movie-musical. Beatty opened the envelope and paused before passing it to Dunaway, who declared La La Land the winner of Best Picture.

What does La La Land teach us?

It's a story of hope, hard work, disappointment, resilience, creativity, and learning. La La Land takes viewers on a musical, whimsical journey as it spins the story of an aspiring actress and a struggling jazz pianist chasing their dreams.

Why did La La Land have a sad ending?

As you will see in the interview, Damien wanted a mature ending for Mia and Seb. Damien brought reality back into his musical dream by sticking to his convictions that sometimes things don't work out the way they do in the movies. Sometimes we don't get what we want even when we get what we need.

Did Seb and Kayla sleep together?

Kayla & Seb Broke Every Too Hot To Handle Rule

Despite James Pendergrass's strict sex policing, the couple kissed multiple times, and ended up getting physically intimate. To test the connection between Kayla and Seb, Lana allocated them a private suite, and the couple were able to resist temptation.

Do Seb and Kayla get together?

While the couple kept fans guessing for quite a while, there's no question Kayla and Seb are still together. Seb most recently posted a series of photos on Instagram captioned, "For you I would," which even captured the attention of original THTH couple Cam Holmes and Emily Miller.