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It’s not always easy coming up with the perfectValentine’s Daygift. Some like to keep it simple with chocolate and flowers orpricey jewelry and comfy clothes.However, if you’re a celebrity likeJennifer Lopez,Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonorJohn Legend, going above and beyond for your significant other is the only way to celebrate your love. Here are a handful of stars who put their money — or their literal flesh and blood — where their heart is to make a grand statement on the romantic holiday.
It’s not always easy coming up with the perfectValentine’s Daygift. Some like to keep it simple with chocolate and flowers orpricey jewelry and comfy clothes.
However, if you’re a celebrity likeJennifer Lopez,Dwayne “The Rock” JohnsonorJohn Legend, going above and beyond for your significant other is the only way to celebrate your love. Here are a handful of stars who put their money — or their literal flesh and blood — where their heart is to make a grand statement on the romantic holiday.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez Instagram
The photos also revealed Affleck’s tattoo, which consists of two arrows crossing one another. The letter “J” is seen above the crossed arrows, while the letter “B” is below. Lopez captioned the post: “Commitment ♾️ Happy Valentine’s Day my love 🤍.”
02of 17Michael B. Jordan and Lori HarveyLori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan’s Valentine’s Day.Lori Harvey/InstagramTheCreedstar spared no expense to create the greatest first Valentine’s Day experience for then-girlfriendLori Harveyin 2021.Jordanrented out an aquariumso the couple could enjoy each other’s company privately, but he also hired luxury Japanese eatery Nobu to prepare their dinner. The dreamy setup involved a ton of rose petals and candles to create the most whimsical and romantic atmosphere for their unforgettable date night.
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Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey
Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan’s Valentine’s Day.Lori Harvey/Instagram
TheCreedstar spared no expense to create the greatest first Valentine’s Day experience for then-girlfriendLori Harveyin 2021.
Jordanrented out an aquariumso the couple could enjoy each other’s company privately, but he also hired luxury Japanese eatery Nobu to prepare their dinner. The dreamy setup involved a ton of rose petals and candles to create the most whimsical and romantic atmosphere for their unforgettable date night.
03of 17Michael B. Jordan and Lori HarveyLori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan’s Valentine’s Day.Lori Harvey/InstagramThe festivities continued on to their hotel room, which was filled with more flowers and candles. Harvey documented the stunning surprises on Instagram Stories, showing red rose petals covering their bed and all around a bubble bath.
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The festivities continued on to their hotel room, which was filled with more flowers and candles. Harvey documented the stunning surprises on Instagram Stories, showing red rose petals covering their bed and all around a bubble bath.
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Lori Harvey/Instagram
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any better, Jordan saved the best for last. The actor presented Harvey with a certified slip showing he purchased stock in luxury fashion label Hermès in Harvey’s name.
Jordan and Harvey latercalled it quitsin June 2022.
05of 17Megan Fox and Machine Gun KellyMachine Gun Kelly/Instagram; Inset: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images/iHeartMediaNothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like wearing your girlfriend’s blood around your neck. As a token of his love,Machine Gun Kellyshared on Instagram in February 2021 that he wears a drop ofMegan Fox’s blood encased in glass as a necklace.“I wear your blood around my neck🔪♾🌹,” the singer wrote with a close-up of the necklace in tribute to “my bloody Valentine,” Fox, to whom he gotengaged in January 2022.
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
Machine Gun Kelly/Instagram; Inset: Phillip Faraone/Getty Images/iHeartMedia
Nothing says Happy Valentine’s Day like wearing your girlfriend’s blood around your neck. As a token of his love,Machine Gun Kellyshared on Instagram in February 2021 that he wears a drop ofMegan Fox’s blood encased in glass as a necklace.
“I wear your blood around my neck🔪♾🌹,” the singer wrote with a close-up of the necklace in tribute to “my bloody Valentine,” Fox, to whom he gotengaged in January 2022.
06of 17Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae YoungHeather Rae Young/InstagramBefore theytied the knotin October 2021,Tarek El Moussatook then-girlfriendHeather Rae Youngon asurprise trip to Waikiki, Hawaii, to celebrate their first holiday together.“Secret surprise day!! @therealtarekelmoussa is taking me somewhere and I have NO clue. He said wear sunscreen and sunglasses,” Rae Young captioned her Instagram Stories, where she shared all of theFlip or Flopstar’s surprises.The once-in-a-lifetime trip included checking into the Halekulani Hotel, a helicopter tour of Hawaii and a stop at Kualoa Ranch. El Moussa revealed that he shut down the mountainous 4000-acre private nature reserve and cattle ranch, where movies likeJurassic Parkand50 First Dateswere filmed, just for the two of them. There, they both enjoyed a fully catered, multi-course meal and a romantic patio set up in the middle of the reserve.
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Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young
Heather Rae Young/Instagram
Before theytied the knotin October 2021,Tarek El Moussatook then-girlfriendHeather Rae Youngon asurprise trip to Waikiki, Hawaii, to celebrate their first holiday together.
“Secret surprise day!! @therealtarekelmoussa is taking me somewhere and I have NO clue. He said wear sunscreen and sunglasses,” Rae Young captioned her Instagram Stories, where she shared all of theFlip or Flopstar’s surprises.
The once-in-a-lifetime trip included checking into the Halekulani Hotel, a helicopter tour of Hawaii and a stop at Kualoa Ranch. El Moussa revealed that he shut down the mountainous 4000-acre private nature reserve and cattle ranch, where movies likeJurassic Parkand50 First Dateswere filmed, just for the two of them. There, they both enjoyed a fully catered, multi-course meal and a romantic patio set up in the middle of the reserve.
07of 17Kim Kardashian and Kanye WestKim Kardashian/TwitterAlthough theyfinalized their divorcein 2022,Kanye WestandKim Kardashianreally set the bar high when it came to gift giving.In 2019, Westsurprised Kardashian with a sweet serenadefrom world-renowned saxophonist Kenny G in their living room. Kardashian was stunned as she filmed the truly beyond-belief moment andposted the clip on Twitter(now X). The video showed the musician performing as he stood in the middle of a room filled with white, pink and red roses placed in individual vases.“NO BIG DEAL KENNY G IN MY LIVING ROOM!!! Happy Valentines Day,” the reality star shared.
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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kim Kardashian/Twitter
Although theyfinalized their divorcein 2022,Kanye WestandKim Kardashianreally set the bar high when it came to gift giving.
In 2019, Westsurprised Kardashian with a sweet serenadefrom world-renowned saxophonist Kenny G in their living room. Kardashian was stunned as she filmed the truly beyond-belief moment andposted the clip on Twitter(now X). The video showed the musician performing as he stood in the middle of a room filled with white, pink and red roses placed in individual vases.
“NO BIG DEAL KENNY G IN MY LIVING ROOM!!! Happy Valentines Day,” the reality star shared.
08of 17Kim Kardashian and Kanye WestKim Kardashian/InstagramThen, in 2020, Westtreated Kardashian to a romantic tripto Mexico. The mom of four shared snaps from their getaway, including photos of herself enjoying the beach and breathtaking views from their hotel room that’ll make you think: This is what heaven must look like.
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Kim Kardashian/Instagram
Then, in 2020, Westtreated Kardashian to a romantic tripto Mexico. The mom of four shared snaps from their getaway, including photos of herself enjoying the beach and breathtaking views from their hotel room that’ll make you think: This is what heaven must look like.
09of 17Cardi B and OffsetCardi B/Instagram; Francis Specker/CBS via Getty ImagesRapperOffsetwas no stranger toover-the-top gesturesfor his estranged wife,Cardi B, who confirmedtheir separationin December 2023. His Valentine’s Day 2021 gift even shocked Cardi herself.Cardi shared her surprises with her fans on her Instagram Stories,showing dozens of heart-shaped balloonsfloating around her bedroom, as well as a balloon decoration that spelled out the word “love.““Feeling love, I’m feeling love,” Cardi said on her Stories.
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Cardi B and Offset
Cardi B/Instagram; Francis Specker/CBS via Getty Images
RapperOffsetwas no stranger toover-the-top gesturesfor his estranged wife,Cardi B, who confirmedtheir separationin December 2023. His Valentine’s Day 2021 gift even shocked Cardi herself.
Cardi shared her surprises with her fans on her Instagram Stories,showing dozens of heart-shaped balloonsfloating around her bedroom, as well as a balloon decoration that spelled out the word “love.”
“Feeling love, I’m feeling love,” Cardi said on her Stories.
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Cardi B Instagram
Cardi added: “I love you @offsetyrn.”
11of 17Simone Biles and Jonathan OwensSimone Biles/InstagramSimone Biles' then-boyfriend, NFL safetyJonathan Owens, scored a perfect 10 on his Valentine’s Day surprise in 2021. Tocelebrate their first holiday together, Owens staged giant lit-up letters that spelled out the word “love” and surrounded them with a stunning arrangement of balloons.The Olympian captured the awe-inspiring display on her Instagram Stories, and shared that they enjoyed a romantic dinner for two. To take things up a notch, Owens also surprised Biles with rose petals on a bed that spelled out “I [heart] you.“Thecouple got marriedin April 2023.
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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens
Simone Biles/Instagram
Simone Biles' then-boyfriend, NFL safetyJonathan Owens, scored a perfect 10 on his Valentine’s Day surprise in 2021. Tocelebrate their first holiday together, Owens staged giant lit-up letters that spelled out the word “love” and surrounded them with a stunning arrangement of balloons.
The Olympian captured the awe-inspiring display on her Instagram Stories, and shared that they enjoyed a romantic dinner for two. To take things up a notch, Owens also surprised Biles with rose petals on a bed that spelled out “I [heart] you.”
Thecouple got marriedin April 2023.
12of 17Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Lauren HashianDwayne “The Rock” Johnson.Dwayne Johnson/InstagramJohnson was nearly shocked to tears when hereceived a gigantic bouquet of flowersfrom his family on Valentine’s Day in 2021. TheBlack Adamactor posted a photo of the enormous arrangement, which also came with a sweet card.“🌺💐🌹🌸 Full transparency, I was shocked when this stunning arrangement arrived and I realized they were for ME from my girls. Then I read the card * swipe left * and that’s when I MAY have gotten a little 🥺🥺,” wrote Johnsonon Instagram, referring to the card written “in code” shown on the second slide.“I’m at a point in my crazy life that when people I love and care about show me the smallest of efforts — kind and caring — that stuff really moves me,” he continued. “Kindness. Caring. Effort.“Johnson jokingly added, “Once I got my s— together with no more 🥺 I was able to take this picture 🤣🤣. Happy Valentine’s Day, my ❤️s!!! t.m.t.m.s.p. 🖤.“Johnson has two daughters —Tiana GiaandJasmine Lia— with wife and singerLauren Hashian, whom he wed in August 2019. The wrestling star also shares daughterSimone Alexandrawith ex-wife and film producer Dany Garcia.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Lauren Hashian
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.Dwayne Johnson/Instagram
Johnson was nearly shocked to tears when hereceived a gigantic bouquet of flowersfrom his family on Valentine’s Day in 2021. TheBlack Adamactor posted a photo of the enormous arrangement, which also came with a sweet card.
“🌺💐🌹🌸 Full transparency, I was shocked when this stunning arrangement arrived and I realized they were for ME from my girls. Then I read the card * swipe left * and that’s when I MAY have gotten a little 🥺🥺,” wrote Johnsonon Instagram, referring to the card written “in code” shown on the second slide.
“I’m at a point in my crazy life that when people I love and care about show me the smallest of efforts — kind and caring — that stuff really moves me,” he continued. “Kindness. Caring. Effort.”
Johnson jokingly added, “Once I got my s— together with no more 🥺 I was able to take this picture 🤣🤣. Happy Valentine’s Day, my ❤️s!!! t.m.t.m.s.p. 🖤.”
Johnson has two daughters —Tiana GiaandJasmine Lia— with wife and singerLauren Hashian, whom he wed in August 2019. The wrestling star also shares daughterSimone Alexandrawith ex-wife and film producer Dany Garcia.
13of 17Chip and Joanna GainesChip Gaines InstagramDon’t expect a dinky paper card fromChip Gaines. His love for wifeJoanna Gainesis Texas big, so he chose to continue his tradition of leaving larger-than-life messages for her on one ofthe SilosatMagnolia Marketin their hometown of Waco, Texas.In 2019, he wrote “Chip Hearts Jo” in massive green lettering.
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Chip and Joanna Gaines
Chip Gaines Instagram
Don’t expect a dinky paper card fromChip Gaines. His love for wifeJoanna Gainesis Texas big, so he chose to continue his tradition of leaving larger-than-life messages for her on one ofthe SilosatMagnolia Marketin their hometown of Waco, Texas.
In 2019, he wrote “Chip Hearts Jo” in massive green lettering.
14of 17Chip and Joanna GainesJoanna Gaines InstagramThen, in 2020, Chip went classic, writing their initials, C+J, in a big red heart pierced with Cupid’s bow and arrow.Joanna shared the grand gestureon Instagram, captioning her photo of the giant love note, “I love you too @chipgaines 🥰 #happyvalentinesday.”
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Joanna Gaines Instagram
Then, in 2020, Chip went classic, writing their initials, C+J, in a big red heart pierced with Cupid’s bow and arrow.
Joanna shared the grand gestureon Instagram, captioning her photo of the giant love note, “I love you too @chipgaines 🥰 #happyvalentinesday.”
15of 17Chrissy Teigen and John LegendChrissy Teigen InstagramSurprising loved ones with mystery trips are definitely a thing in the celebrity world.EGOT winnerLegend surprised his wife,Chrissy Teigen, with one in 2015. (No word on where they landed, but let’s hope Legend had some heart-shaped chocolates ready; in 2014, she told PEOPLE her dream Valentine’s Day was “cheesy. I like cheesy. Flowers. Chocolates. Candlelit dinner. The entire day is cheeseball. Just go with it!")
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen Instagram
Surprising loved ones with mystery trips are definitely a thing in the celebrity world.EGOT winnerLegend surprised his wife,Chrissy Teigen, with one in 2015. (No word on where they landed, but let’s hope Legend had some heart-shaped chocolates ready; in 2014, she told PEOPLE her dream Valentine’s Day was “cheesy. I like cheesy. Flowers. Chocolates. Candlelit dinner. The entire day is cheeseball. Just go with it!")
16of 17Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’ConnellTommaso Boddi/WireImageWhy waste time going to the market when you can harvest your own wine? That’s whatJerry O’Connellmust’ve been thinking when he gifted wifeRebecca Romijna vineyard that was put in at their home.“It was a Valentine’s present,” Romijn reportedly toldInStylein 2015 about her favorite V-Day gift.
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Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell
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Why waste time going to the market when you can harvest your own wine? That’s whatJerry O’Connellmust’ve been thinking when he gifted wifeRebecca Romijna vineyard that was put in at their home.
“It was a Valentine’s present,” Romijn reportedly toldInStylein 2015 about her favorite V-Day gift.
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David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
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source: people.com
