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When it comes toValentine's Day, some celebrities spare no expense.
After all, why give just a bouquet of roses when you can getKenny Gto serenade your love in front of dozens and dozens of roses in your living room, like whatKanye Westdreamed up for his then-wifeKim Kardashianin 2019? There's also the moveJohn LegendandTarek El Moussahave in common: whisking their ladies off for a mystery date.
It's admittedly not always easy to come up with the perfect gift, which may be why the simple chocolate-and-flowers combo just won't do for some stars. FromSimone Biles' bright lights toMGK's vile of his now-ex's blood, going above and beyond for your significant other is the only way for the high-profile to celebrate love.
Here are some of the celebrities who put their money — or their literal flesh and blood — where their heart is to make a grand statement on the romantic holiday.
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens
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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 spelling "love" and surrounded them with a stunning balloon arrangement. Biles posted a photoon Instagramof the pairkissing in front of the displayalongside the caption: "lucky to be loved by you 💘."
The Olympian shared on Instagram Stories that they also enjoyed a romantic dinner for two and that Owens decorated her bed with rose petals spelling out "I [heart] you."
Biles and Owensannounced their engagement on Valentine's Day2022 andgot marriedin April 2023.
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Lauren Hashian
Dwayne Johnsonwas nearly shocked to tears when hereceived a gigantic bouquet of flowersfromhis familyon Valentine's Day in 2021.
TheMoanaactor 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 🥺🥺," Johnson wroteon Instagram, referring to the card written "in code" shown on the second slide.
The WWE star continued, "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. Kindness. Caring. Effort."
"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. 🖤," he jokingly added.
Johnson has two daughters:Tiana GiaandJasmine Lia, with wifeLauren Hashian, whom hewed in Hawaiiin August 2019. He also shares daughterSimone Alexandrawith hisex-wife and producing partner,Dany Garcia.
Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines
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Don't expect a dinky paper card fromChip Gaines— his love forJoanna Gainesis Texas big! He has a tradition of leaving larger-than-life messagesfor his wife, whom he wed in 2003, on one ofthe SilosatMagnolia Marketin their hometown of Waco, Texas.
In 2019, he wrote "Chip Hearts Jo" in massive green lettering, sharing a photo of the displayon Instagram. Then, in 2020, he went classic, writing their initials, C+J, in a big red heart pierced with an arrow.
Joanna shared the latter grand gestureon Instagram, captioning her photo of the giant love note, "I love you too @chipgaines 🥰 #happyvalentinesday."
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
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Surprising loved ones with mystery trips is apparently a thing among celebrity couples, and that's just what Legend did for his wife,Chrissy Teigen, in 2015.
"I'm on my magical mystery date! Luckiest girl alive," Teigen captioned a photo on Instagram of the two on a jet plane on Feb. 14 of that year.
No word on where they landed. However, theCravings by Chrissy Teigen founderand cookbook author previously told PEOPLE in 2014 that her dream Valentine's Day was "cheesy."
"I like cheesy. Flowers. Chocolates. Candlelit dinner," she said. "The entire day is cheeseball. Just go with it!"
Teigen and Legendhave been married since 2013andshare four kids:Luna,Miles,EstiandWren.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
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Jennifer LopezandBen Affleckcelebrated their first Valentine's Day as amarried couplebygetting new tattoosin 2023. (After initially splitting up in 2004, theyrekindled their romancein 2021 andgot married in a small ceremonyin July 2022.)
A set of photos shared by Lopez in a since-deleted Instagram post featured theKiss of the Spider Womanstar showing off her new ink, which sat above her ribcage: an infinity sign that appeared to have the names "Jennifer" and "Ben" written in cursive, as well as an arrow through the middle of the symbol.
The photos also revealed Affleck's tattoo, which featured two crossed arrows. The letter "J" appeared above the arrows, while the letter "B" was written below.
Lopez captioned the post: "Commitment ♾️ Happy Valentine's Day my love 🤍."
Unfortunately, the relationship wasn'tas permanent as a tattoo— Lopezfiled for divorcein August 2024, and the former couple'sdivorce was finalizedin February 2025.
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey
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In 2021,Michael B. Jordanwent above and beyond to create the greatest first Valentine's Day experience for then-girlfriendLori Harvey.
TheSinnersstarrented out an aquariumso they could enjoy each other's company privately and hired the luxury Japanese eatery Nobu to prepare their dinner. The dreamy setup included plenty of rose petals and candles, creating a whimsical and romantic atmosphere for their unforgettable date night.
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The festivities carried over 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.
However, Jordan saved the best for last, presenting Harvey with a certified slip showing that he purchased stock in the luxury fashion label Hermès in Harvey's name.
"The best gift ever...baby bought me stocks in Hermès 🥺❤️," Harvey captioned a photo of the Hermès stock certificate.
Jordan and Harvey latercalled it quitsin June 2022.
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
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Nothing says "I love you" like an $8 million diamond and ruby Bulgari necklace, whichDavid Beckhamreportedlybought for wifeVictoria Beckhamin 2006. The fashion designer matched her dress to the showstopping sparkler for theMet Galathat May.
The pairtied the knot at a castlein Dublin, Ireland, in July 1999 and share four children: sonsBrooklyn,RomeoandCruz, as well as daughterHarper Seven.
Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
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As a token of his love, MGK shared on Instagram in February 2021 that he kept a drop of then-girlfriendMegan Fox's blood encased in glass close to his heart — literally.
"I wear your blood around my neck🔪♾🌹," the singer wrote alongside a close-up of the necklace intribute to "my bloody Valentine."
The couplegot engaged in January 2022before theyreportedly split in December 2024. MGK and Foxwelcomed their first child together, daughterSaga Blade,in March 2025; theyhave not been together romanticallysince Saga's birth.
Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young
Before theytied the knotin October 2021, El Moussa took 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.
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Although theyfinalized their divorcein November 2022, West and Kardashian really set the bar high when it came to gift-giving.
In 2019, the rapper-producersurprised 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 and posted the clipon X(formerly Twitter).
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 wrote.
West went all out again the following year,treating Kardashian to a romantic tripto Mexico. Themom of four— the exes share daughtersNorthandChicagoand sonsSaintandPsalm— shared snaps from their 2020 getaway, including photos of herself enjoying the beach and breathtaking views from their hotel room.
Cardi B and Offset
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RapperOffsetwas no stranger toover-the-top gesturesfor his estranged wifeCardi B— and his Valentine's Day gift in 2021 even shocked Cardi herself.
Cardi shared her surprises with her fans on Instagram Stories,showing dozens of heart-shaped balloonsfloating around her bedroom and a balloon decoration that spelled out the word "love."
"Feeling love, I'm feeling love," Cardi said.
Then, a few days later, Cardi revealed that Offset continued their celebrations bybooking a beach getawaywithdaughter Kulture Kiari. (They laterwelcomed two more children: son Wave Set, born September 2021, and daughter Blossom, born September 2024.) The "WAP" artist shared several photos of the tripon Instagram, including a Patek Philippe watch that her husband gifted her for the romantic holiday.
"Thank you baby ❤️❤️❤️ You made this weekend so extra special for me. I love you forever," Cardi wrote.
She also shared a slideshow of photoson Instagramof the couple walking on the beach, captioning the post in part "Thank you baby for this amazing trip... I love you @offsetyrn."
In December 2023, Cardi confirmed she and Offset had separated, with the star saying on Instagram Live, "I've been single for a minute now." Shefiled for divorcefrom the formerMigosmember in July 2024 after six years of marriage andwelcomed a sonin November 2025 withNew England Patriots wide receiverStefon Diggs.
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell
Why waste time going to the market when you can harvest your own wine?Jerry O'Connellwas thinking big when he gifted his longtime wife,Rebecca Romijn, with a vineyard he planted at their California home.
"It was a Valentine's present," Romijn reportedly toldInStylein 2015 about her favorite V-Day gift.
The acting duowed in 2007andshare twin daughters,Charlie and Dolly.
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