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10 Celebrity Couple Moments in 2016 That Made Us Believe in True Love

Kutchers Holding Hands KunisMila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher attend game 4 of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

Real red carpet love. From President Obama’s adorable thumbs up for Michelle Obama at a State Dinner to Ciara and Russell Wilson‘s beautiful baby announcement, this year boasted some of the sweetest couple moments we’ve ever seen. The Knot rounds up 10 power couples–all inspiring reminders of what true love looks like–and their sweetest gestures, below.

  1. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds

It was a family affair when Reynolds and Lively debuted 23-month-old James and her 2-month old younger sister to honor their father at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. Reynolds had some sweet words for his wife, who was beaming throughout the ceremony.

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HOLLYWOOD, CA – DECEMBER 15: Actors Ryan Reynolds (L) and Blake Lively pose with their daughters as Ryan Reynolds is honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on December 15, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)

  1. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

We couldn’t handle the cuteness in John Legend’s new “Love Me Now music video, which features the Grammy winner exchanging eskimo kisses with his supermodel wife and their adorable baby daughter, Luna.

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  1. Emily Blunt and John Krasinski

Blunt and Krasinski only had eyes for each other at the red carpet premiere of his new film The Hollars in August. Krasinski, who directed and starred in the flick, shared some sweet remarks about his world-famous wife.“She’s one of the coolest people, she’s so talented, she’s beautiful, and she’s certainly out of my league,” he gushed. “When you’re lucky enough to meet your one person, then life takes a turn for the best.”

NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 18: Actors Emily Blunt (L) and John Krasinski attend "The Hollars" New York screening at Cinepolis Chelsea on August 18, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/FilmMagic)

NEW YORK, NY – AUGUST 18: Actors Emily Blunt (L) and John Krasinski attend “The Hollars” New York screening at Cinepolis Chelsea on August 18, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Stewart/FilmMagic)

  1. Russell Wilson and Ciara

In an adorable Instagram post on her birthday that shows the pair cuddling and holding her baby bump, Ciara announced that “one of the greatest gifts that god could give” was on its way. The couple married this past July in a castle outside of Liverpool, England.

  1. Dax Shephard and Kristen Bell

Ever since Dax Shephard gifted Kristen Bell with a visit from a sloth—her favorite animal!—we’ve known they were relationship goals. To mark his twelfth year of sobriety on September 1, Shephard expressed gratitude for his wife’s unwavering support. Earlier this year, the pair famously shared never-before-seen photos from their low-key wedding at the Los Angeles county courthouse.

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Actors Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell arrive at the premiere of USA Pictures’ ‘The Boss’ at Regency Village Theatre on March 28, 2016 in Westwood, California (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

  1. Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher

Earlier this year, the sporty pair was caught by the Kiss Cam during Game Two of the NBA finals, much to the delight of the arena. Kutcher and Kunis, who just welcomed their second child, stepped out together for a Dodgers game in October, wearing customized jerseys that read “Kutcher” on the back. 

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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 19: Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher attend game 4 of the NLCS between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Noel Vasquez/GC Images)

  1. Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves

Cheering along Team USA at the Rio Olympics, McConaughey and Alves couldn’t seem to stay in their seats. When McConaughey and his wife of four years weren’t snapping selfies with fans or jumping up and down, they cozied up to each other in the sweetest way.

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RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – AUGUST 10: Matthew McConaughey and his wife Camila Alves cheer for Team USA during the basketball match between USA and Australia on day 5 of Rio Olympic Games at Carioca Arena 1 on August 10, 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Jean Catuffe/Getty Images)

  1. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell

When longtime partners Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell spotted some paparazzi in October, the photographer captured their adorable reaction in real time. They joked and laughed together—and it couldn’t have been cuter.

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LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 19: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell are seen on October 19, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by BG004/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)

  1. Barack and Michelle Obama

We’ll never forget when President Obama gave First Lady Michelle an approving thumbs up at the Singapore State Dinner on August 2. The power pair stole a few extra loving glimpses at one another before greeting their guests, and the rest of the world collectively swooned.

WASHINGTON, DC - AUGUST 02: President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama await the arrival of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Madam Ho Ching at the North Portico of the White House August 2, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Obamas are hosting the prime minister and his wife for an official state dinner. (Photo by Leigh Vogel-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC – AUGUST 02: President Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama await the arrival of Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Madam Ho Ching at the North Portico of the White House August 2, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Obamas are hosting the prime minister and his wife for an official state dinner. (Photo by Leigh Vogel-Pool/Getty Images)

  1. Chris Pratt and Anna Faris

Chris Pratt is known for his loving Instagrams that feature wife Anna Faris and their 4-year-old son Jack, but when he upgraded her engagement ring as an early Christmas present it was too much to handle.

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Catherine Jessee
Catherine Jessee is the Digital Editorial Intern at The Knot.