Love Tips From The Stars

They're always in the spotlight and so are their relationships. Regarding true love, not all celebrities are role models, but some give advice worthy of the limelight. Below we spread the love with words from Hollywood's beloved stars.    

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1. Blake Lively

It's hard to believe that this busy bombshell takes her own advice, but she believes that prioritizing personal life is essential to a healthy relationship. Her 12 year marriage to actor Ryan Reynolds proves strong as they stick to their rule to never book a gig at the same time.  

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2. Justin Timberlake

Tip from Timberlake–– always keep dating. Whether you're dating, married, or have kids, he believes the magic stays alive as long as you make the effort to go on dates. The dates may alter as your family grows, but it's key to treat yourselves to outings together. 

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3. Chrissy Teigen

Teigen's relationship with John Legend has been in the influential limelight for a while. The power couple show they're madly in love on and off screen. Her advice is a little far-fetch–– travel solo. She believes when you take time apart you truly miss each other which shows you want to be together. 

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4. George Clooney

This silver fox has some wild advice–– hold on to all the things you have in common and don't fuss over the little disagreements. Since he found true love later in life, he drops the small stuff and turns his focus to gratitude, believing he's the luckiest man alive. 

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5. Ellen Degeneres & Portia de Rossi

This funny gal shared that the best advice she can give actually comes from her other half. To quote Portia, she said, "It's good to be loved. It's profound to be understood." After a 15 year marriage, it's clear that deeply understanding your partner shows your true love.    

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6. Tom Hanks

Hanks is lovable on and off the screen–– Rita Wilson, his wife of 35 years sure thinks so too! He doesn't think show biz makes marriage harder, he believes if you have the right person by your side you naturally make it work. Supporting your spouse in everything they want to pursue is key to your success and happiness.   

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7. Goldie Hawn

Hawn's long-lasting relationship with Kurt Russel has been an inspiration to us all. They argue like everybody else but their connection stays strong because they talk and listen until it's resolved. Hawn suggests that spontaneous outings together are the love boosters every couple needs to keep the sparks alive. 

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8. Julia Roberts

We love her acting career as much as we love her sense of humor which reflects in her relationship advice. The two ingredients in her love potion are smooching and fresh breath. In an interview Roberts shared that having two bathroom sinks and lots of kissing results in a happy marriage. 

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9. Michelle Obama

Michelle Obama shows us that even the strongest women need guidance and support. She recommends that couples seek therapy to uncover their true happiness. She believes that with counseling, you'll find out what you need from your partner in order to grow a healthy relationship together.  

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10. Ashton Kutcher

To no surprise, this rom-com star shares love advice proving he's beauty and the brains. He joked about his wife on The Ellen Show proclaiming, "everything Mila says is right! She's my wife, so that's just what it is." He always speaks highly of her and doesn't hold back his admiration–– that's love.   

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11. Salma Hayek

Hayek believes she found the right one with Francios-Henri. What keeps them strong is their support of each other. She is his biggest cheerleader and he cheers her right back. She proclaims they are happiest when the other is thriving. The cherry on top?–– quality time together.  

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12. Elton John

This musical legend has been an advocate for the LGTBQ+ for some time. He plays on our heart-strings with his take on being worthy of love. He believes you have to have the courage to be open and honest with yourself and your partner. Be true to yourself and know your commitment is valid. 

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13. Jada Pinkett Smith

Two strong actors have created a tight bond. Jada and Will tied the knot back in the late 90s but their relationship has grown with the times. With an open relationship status, the couple have made this work positively for them. Jada's tip is sweet and simple–– forgiveness. If you can forgive your partner you can continue to move on forward.    

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14. Kristen Bell

These two give us relationship goals to aim for. Dax and Kristen are known to be an open book and share many words of wisdom on the love topic. She shares insight about letting your guard down and staying vulnerable throughout your relationship deepens your connection and intimacy.  

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15. Whitney Cummings

Funny gal Cummings jokes about love and relationships in her stand up proclaiming that she often doesn't take her own advice. Her take on true love is being able to die for someone who you really want to kill. Basically, if you want to share your life with someone that drives you crazy, it must be love.   

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16. Beyonce

Queen B and hubby Jay-Z are an iconic power couple with some royal insight. Beyonce shares a powerful belief that your self worth is essential to make a relationship strong. Each partner needs to bring their independent confidence into the relationship for it to feel equal and strong.   

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17. Victoria Beckham

The Beckhams truly know how to spice up your love life but the former Spice Girl's tip is sweet–– sharing quality time together. When they're home the main priority is to unplug and spend time with each other and their children. She also shares that spreading parenting roles equally is a key ingredient to their success.    

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18. Meryl Streep

Her 40+ year marriage is proof we should take Streep's advice. She says that conversation is essential to a healthy marriage. It's about speaking your mind and listening too. You need to talk about everything including the small stuff and accept that you're not always right. 

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19. Neil Patrick Harris

Like his handsome attire, his advice is well-suited to Meryl––  communication is key! Always speak up and don't let any issues bottle up inside of you. Talking things out together will help your relationship and keep each other on the same page.

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20. Samuel L. Jackson

Jackson's word of advice–– empathy. He believes when you're devoted to a relationship you have to be unselfish. A marriage changes your dynamic and you have to start thinking about someone else before you dive into anything too deep. 

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