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The 25 Cutest Couples of 2011

It was a great year for Black love! Rewind the year in romance with us.
The 25 Couples of the Year
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By Charli Penn · Updated October 28, 2020
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As this year winds down and we prepare for a new one to begin, here at ESSENCE.com we’ve begun to reflect on what we’ll remember most about 2011. One thing is for sure, love was in the air. Many of your favorite celebs were struck by cupid’s arrow and they fell hard. Their love stories flooded the net and captivated headlines and our workplace conversations.

We rounded up the love stories the world just couldn’t get enough of this year. Rewind the year in romance with us. Can you feel the love?