Chrissy Teigen and John Legend attend Gold House’s fourth annual Gold Gala at the Music Center in Los Angeles on May 10, 2025; Joanna Gaines and Chip Gaines attend the Creative Arts Emmys at Microsoft Theater in L.A. on Sept. 3, 2022
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When it comes to Valentine’s Day, some celebrities spare no expense.
After all, why give just a bouquet of roses when you can get Kenny G to serenade your love in front of dozens and dozens of roses in your living room, like what Kanye West dreamed up for his then-wife Kim Kardashian in 2019? There’s also the move John Legend and Tarek El Moussa have 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. From Simone Biles’ bright lights to MGK’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.
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Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens
Jonathan Owens and Simone Biles share a kiss on Valentine’s Day 2021
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Biles’ then-boyfriend, NFL safety Jonathan Owens, scored a perfect 10 on his Valentine’s Day surprise in 2021.
To celebrate their first holiday together, Owens staged giant lit-up letters spelling “love” and surrounded them with a stunning balloon arrangement. Biles posted a photo on Instagram of the pair kissing in front of the display alongside 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 Owens announced their engagement on Valentine’s Day 2022 and got married in April 2023.
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Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Lauren Hashian
Dwayne Johnson holds up a bouquet of flowers he received from his family for Valentine’s Day 2021 Dwayne Johnson/Instagram
Dwayne Johnson was nearly shocked to tears when he received a gigantic bouquet of flowers from his family on Valentine’s Day in 2021.
The Moana actor 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 wrote on 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 Gia and Jasmine Lia, with wife Lauren Hashian, whom he wed in Hawaii in August 2019. He also shares daughter Simone Alexandra with his ex-wife and producing partner, Dany Garcia.
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Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines
Chip Gaines writes love notes on the silos in Waco, Texas, for wife Joanna Gaines on Valentine’s Day 2019 and 2020
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Don’t expect a dinky paper card from Chip Gaines — his love for Joanna Gaines is Texas big! He has a tradition of leaving larger-than-life messages for his wife, whom he wed in 2003, on one of the Silos at Magnolia Market in their hometown of Waco, Texas.
In 2019, he wrote “Chip Hearts Jo” in massive green lettering, sharing a photo of the display on 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 gesture on Instagram, captioning her photo of the giant love note, “I love you too @chipgaines 🥰 #happyvalentinesday.”
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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend aboard a private jet in February 2015
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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, the Cravings by Chrissy Teigen founder and 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 Legend have been married since 2013 and share four kids: Luna, Miles, Esti and Wren.
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck
Jennifer Lopez attends ‘The Hollywood Reporter’s’ Annual Women in Entertainment Gala in Beverly Hills, Calif., on Dec. 3, 2025; Ben Affleck appears on Katie Nolan’s SiriusXM podcast ‘Casuals’ at SiriusXM Studios in New York City on Jan. 12, 2026
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Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck celebrated their first Valentine’s Day as a married couple by getting new tattoos in 2023. (After initially splitting up in 2004, they rekindled their romance in 2021 and got married in a small ceremony in July 2022.)
A set of photos shared by Lopez in a since-deleted Instagram post featured the Kiss of the Spider Woman star 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’t as permanent as a tattoo — Lopez filed for divorce in August 2024, and the former couple’s divorce was finalized in February 2025.
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Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey
Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan celebrate their first Valentine’s Day together in 2021
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In 2021, Michael B. Jordan went above and beyond to create the greatest first Valentine’s Day experience for then-girlfriend Lori Harvey.
The Sinners star rented out an aquarium so 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.
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 later called it quits in June 2022.
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David Beckham and Victoria Beckham
Victoria Beckham attends the Met Gala in N.Y.C. on May 1, 2006
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Nothing says “I love you” like an $8 million diamond and ruby Bulgari necklace, which David Beckham reportedly bought for wife Victoria Beckham in 2006. The fashion designer matched her dress to the showstopping sparkler for the Met Gala that May.
The pair tied the knot at a castle in Dublin, Ireland, in July 1999 and share four children: sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, as well as daughter Harper Seven.
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Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly
Megan Fox attends the ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’ 2023 issue release party at The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Fla., on May 19, 2023; MGK visits ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’ on Aug. 10, 2025
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As a token of his love, MGK shared on Instagram in February 2021 that he kept a drop of then-girlfriend Megan 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 in tribute to “my bloody Valentine.”
The couple got engaged in January 2022 before they reportedly split in December 2024. MGK and Fox welcomed their first child together, daughter Saga Blade, in March 2025; they have not been together romantically since Saga’s birth.
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Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae Young
Heather Rae Young and Tarek El Moussa stand in front of a helicopter Heather Rae Young/Instagram
Before they tied the knot in October 2021, El Moussa took then-girlfriend Heather Rae Young on a surprise 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 the Flip or Flop star’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 like Jurassic Park and 50 First Dates were 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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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West
Kenny G performs in front of roses in Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s living room for Valentine’s Day 2019 Kim Kardashian/Twitter
Although they finalized their divorce in November 2022, West and Kardashian really set the bar high when it came to gift-giving.
In 2019, the rapper-producer surprised Kardashian with a sweet serenade from world-renowned saxophonist Kenny G in their living room. Kardashian was stunned as she filmed the truly beyond-belief moment and posted the clip on 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 trip to Mexico. The mom of four — the exes share daughters North and Chicago and sons Saint and Psalm — shared snaps from their 2020 getaway, including photos of herself enjoying the beach and breathtaking views from their hotel room.
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Cardi B and Offset
Offset’s surprise for Cardi B for Valentine’s Day 2021
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Rapper Offset was no stranger to over-the-top gestures for his estranged wife Cardi 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 balloons floating 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 by booking a beach getaway with daughter Kulture Kiari. (They later welcomed two more children: son Wave Set, born September 2021, and daughter Blossom, born September 2024.) The “WAP” artist shared several photos of the trip on 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 photos on Instagram of 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.” She filed for divorce from the former Migos member in July 2024 after six years of marriage and welcomed a son in November 2025 with New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs.
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Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell
Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O’Connell attend Paramount+’s second annual ‘Star Trek’ Day Celebration at Skirball Cultural Center in L.A. on Sept. 8, 2021 Tommaso Boddi/WireImage
Why waste time going to the market when you can harvest your own wine? Jerry O’Connell was 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 told InStyle in 2015 about her favorite V-Day gift.
The acting duo wed in 2007 and share twin daughters, Charlie and Dolly.
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