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How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day

Bae day 2017 was full of extra special love on our feeds. See how these couples showered each other with affection for Valentine's day.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict
“17 years and still smiling! #happyvalentinesday to the love of my life! @coryhardrict,” captioned Tia! How sweet!
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Tina Knowles and Richard Lawson
These two love birds celebrated the day perfectly and Mama Tina’s caption said it all, “Happy Valentine my handsome man!”
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Ciara and Russell Wilson
Cici and Russell celebrated their first V-day as newlyweds and soon-to-be parents all wrapped up in each other’s love. The 2016 ESSENCE Festival performer captioned this flick, “Me and My Life Partner aka My Sweet Valentine Cruisin…. #HappyValentinesDay 2 you and yours!”
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir
Valentine’s Day this year was extra special for recently engaged couple Gucci Mane and Keyshia Kaoir and she shared why in her Instagram caption for this super cute photo, “Valentine Days were usually the hardest for me while U were away! I held it together like a real G cause I had to be strong for u! Love u my baby & I’m happy it’s all over Happy Valentine’s Day Papi!”
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Kelly Rowland and Tim Witherspoon
Kelly and Tim are a super private couple but for Valentine’s day, the singer shared a sweet photo and an equally sweet caption for the man of her dreams. “HAPPY VALENTINES DAY To my favorite guy who gave up HIS dislike for V-day to shower me with love, flowers, and such! I LOVE YOU BABE! This smile on my face belongs to you! XO.”
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade
This might be a throwback photo of Gabby and her main man Dwyane but their love always feels so brand new!
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Michael and Kijafa Vick
Retired NFLer Michael Vick shared this amazing photo from he and wife Kijafa’s wedding day in 2012. “Happy Valentines Day to my beautiful wife. You’re my best friend, my confidant, and my anchor…I love you for all you do and all you are @kijafa #MyValentineForLife #TheVicks,” he wrote in his caption. Their love is too cute!
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Adrienne Bailon
Tripe date! “L O V E ! Happy Valentines Day! Late night dessert with these beautiful souls…@devonfranklin @meagangood @kirkfranklin @tamrock96 & my Valentine @ihoughton (thank you babe for lending me your jacket.),” wrote Adrienne. What a great way to spend the day!
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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LL Cool J and Simone Smith
These two and their love just get better with age! Simone captioned this pic of she and her amazing man, “Happy LOVE Day! My hubs is the coolest.”
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Steve and Marjorie Harvey
These two celebrate their love all the time but for Valentine’s day they took the joy to all new heights! “Happy Valentines Day to the Love Of My Life,” captioned Mrs. Harvey. Swoon!
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker
“Happy Valentine’s Day to my love @todd167!!!!! You make my heart smile!” said The Real Housewives of Atlanta star.
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Magic and Cookie Johnson
The Johnson’s were joined by an extra special guest to celebrate their Valentine’s day–their daughter Elisa! “#HappyValentinesDay Hope your day was filled with love!!,” Cookie shared.
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day
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Ludacris and Eudoxie
“Oh I think she likes me. #happyvalentinesday #thebridges” wrote Ludacris on this black and white photo of he and his lady love.
How Our Favorite Celebrity Couples Showed Love On Valentine’s Day