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What's your favorite Valentine's Day gift ever?

Celebrities let us in on their most memorable romantic presents.
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Padma Lakshmi

Padma Lakshmi received a portrait from ex-husband and artist, Francesco Clemente Next Slide

"I have had some doozies! I once had a joint Valentine’s Day present from my husband and [artist] Francesco Clemente. My husband traded a piece of writing for a portrait of me by Francesco. Even though I’m divorced, I still have the portrait."

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1 of 14 Photo: Jason Merritt/WireImage

Anna Kendrick

Previous Slide Anna Kendrick got her boy friend a spatula for V-Day Next Slide

"I gave a boyfriend a spatula once because he needed it. It wasn't that romantic, but I wrapped it in pink paper!"

2 of 14 Photo: Earl Gibson III/WireImage

Rebecca Romijn

Previous Slide Rebecca Romijn's husband put a vineyard in their home for Valentine's Day Next Slide

“My husband [Jerry O’Connell] put in a vineyard about six years ago in our house. It was a Valentine's present.”

3 of 14 Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Ivanka Trump

Previous Slide Ivanka Trump love vintage jewelry for Valentine's Day Next Slide

“A gorgeous vintage necklace that my husband gave me. I’m making it increasingly difficult for him to buy me things. I have a jewelry line, a clothing line, a shoe line, and a handbag line, so he has to either go the vintage route or go completely outside of the box.”

4 of 14 Photo: Marco Sagliocco / PR Photos

Jessica Szohr

Previous Slide Jessica Szohr prefers staying in, with good food and company Next Slide

“A home-cooked meal and lounging on the couch. I think it's very endearing when a man cooks. It's lovely.”

5 of 14 Photo: Marion Curtis/Startraksphoto

Felicity Jones

Previous Slide Felicity Jones gets let down on Valentine's Next Slide

“My boyfriends have been so unromantic. I feel like I've obviously been deeply let down. Although, I did go to a Polish restaurant one year and that was fun. We drank lots of vodka.”

6 of 14 Photo: Jeff Vespa/WireImage

Leven Rambin

Previous Slide Leven Rambin says diamonds are the perfect Valentine's Day gift Next Slide

“Diamonds. I got a beautiful rose gold third eye ring. It had hundreds of little tiny diamonds.”

7 of 14 Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Viola Davis

Previous Slide Viola Davis likes traditional cards and chocolates for Valentine's Day Next Slide

“My father would always give us beautiful huge cards for Valentine's Day with chocolates. It always meant so much to me and is what I always remember about Valentine's Day. And with my husband, every day is Valentine's Day!”

8 of 14 Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Ahna O’Reilly

Previous Slide Ahna O’Reilly remembers Valentine's chocolates from her dad when she was young Next Slide

“My dad would give me and my sister these little heart tins with chocolates in them at the breakfast table every year. I was probably about 10. Valentine's Day gifts from dad are always the best!”

9 of 14 Photo: Joe Stevens / Retna Ltd.

Shailene Woodley

Previous Slide Shailene Woodley got her first kiss on Valentine's Day Next Slide

“My first kiss in high school was on Valentine's Day. So it was my first kiss.”

10 of 14 Photo: Andrew Evans / PR Photos
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i just won't him [ronell haney] love him 4life.
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well i like every star i just wish i can stand bye them.
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It was a colorful red granny gown from my mom.  They were popular that year.  I never forgot it.
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