By Victoria Uwumarogie ·Updated February 15, 2023
How did you celebrate Valentine’s Day? For the stars, it was a mixed bag. Some debuted new flames, others showcased the extravagant gifts from their partners, and a few just used the day to publicly say “I love you” to their longtime lovers. However they chose to mark the occasion, we enjoyed seeing all the love take over social media for the holiday. Scroll down for a peek at the ways some of your favorite ladies celebrated the day with their Valentines.
Amber Riley
The actress and singer went public with her new love after ending an engagement in 2022.
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Aoki Lee Simmons
Riley wasn’t the only one who did a pretty hard launch of their relationship on Valentine’s Day. Kimora Lee Simmons’ youngest daughter, Aoki, cozied up to her harp-playing beau on the ‘gram.
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Angela Simmons
Another Simmons, Angela, showed off the fact that she and rapper Yo Gotti are still going very strong for their very first Valentine’s Day, calling him her “best friend.”
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Michelle Obama
Our forever POTUS and FLOTUS shared sweet messages for one another, along with photos of them living their best lives post-White House. Michelle wrote to her beloved hubby, “Happy Valentine’s Day, @BarackObama! I couldn’t have asked for a better partner to navigate life with. Love you!”
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Eudoxie Bridges
How cute was this luxurious scavenger hunt Ludacris had his wife Eudoxie go on for love day?
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Savannah James
Our favorite NBA basketball wife showed off, not just flowers, but a full arrangement tree that LeBron gifted her for Valentine’s Day. Idris Elba also went all out with the florals for wife Sabrina, which you can see on the second slide.
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Lori Harvey
The new couple shared some PDA on the big day, as well as some beautiful roses and a heartfelt handwritten note for Harvey.
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Lauren Speed-Hamilton
The Love Is Blind alum and hubby Cameron shared a sweet Valentine’s Day photo shoot, along with some lyrics to Sade’s “Kiss of Life” to honor the day. (Oh, and an opportunity to win a copy of their book, Leap of Faith.)
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Taina Williams
The influencer and daughter of Emily B felt all the love from her partner, rapper G Herbo, with whom she shared two kids.
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Ari Fletcher
The Impact: Atlanta star and entrepreneur showed off the fancy new Bentley (and gorgeous roses!) bought for her by boyfriend, rapper Moneybagg Yo.
Pull up to the show room before dinner. Bentley Flying Spur 
Thank you. pic.twitter.com/5n9GakKe5p
— KYLESISTER (@AriTheDon) February 15, 2023 Megan Thee Stallion
The MC, who has been MIA since the year began, came out of hiding through a post her beau, Pardi, shared of them toasting to the holiday with shots in heart glasses. It simultaneously responded to rumors that the couple had broken up, and that she is pregnant.
Meg and Pardi are still good pic.twitter.com/U9BV4r0tqJ
— rihanna’s 2nd born (@itsmuzoli) February 15, 2023 Jhene Aiko
The new mommy stepped out with her partner, Big Sean, and their adorable son, for a Valentine’s Day date night. Baby boy got to eat, too!
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