2019 was a summer of love, as proven by these celebrities who lived their best lives while loving up on each other.
Cassie and Alex Fine got engaged while expecting their first child, Steve and Marjorie Harvey ventured to Ghana for a trip that was both awakening and spiritual. Magic and Cookie Johnson hosted their annual “Grown Folks Vacay” and Magic’s 60th birthday celebration on their lavish yacht, which reportedly had a price tag in the millions.
While we were out having a hot girl summer, these couples turned up the heat their way. Scroll through the gallery to see the most epic couples moments from this summer.
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Grown Folks Vacay
The Johnson’s rounded up some of their closest couple friends (including LL Cool J, his wife Simone Smith, Holly Robinson Peete and her husband Rodney and Kevin and Erika Liles) for their annual grown folks vacay. This is the type of vacation most of us could only dream about!
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Toya Wright and Red Rushing
Rushing pulled out all the stops to surprise Toya with an incredible date night. First, they boarded a private jet complete with dinner for two and a planeload of gifts for just for Toya. Then, they jetted off to an island for more quality time. That’s what I call a grand gesture!
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Cassie and Alex Fine
Congratulations are in order for Cassie and her fiancé Alex Fine. The sweet couple, who are expecting their first child, just got engaged and the ranch-style proposal had so much heart & soul.
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Barack and Michelle Obama
The Obamas have a new (and lavish) place to call home…at least part-time. According to TMZ, the former POTUS and FLOTUS just bought a 29-acre beachfront home in Martha’s Vineyard with a 6,892-square-foot main house. The Obamas were initially just renting the seven-bedroom, 8½-bathroom spread for summer 2019, but apparently loved it so much that they wanted to own it. Cha-ching!
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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill
Love was in the air down in the ATL this summer as Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey got engaged to her sportscaster boyfriend Mike Hill.
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Chanel Iman and Sterling Shepard
This beautiful family is growing! Model Chanel Iman and her husband, NFL player Sterling Shepard, have announced that they’re expecting their second child.
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Jackie Aina and Denis Asamoah
In celebration of her birthday, YouTube sensation and beauty entrepreneur Jackie Aina was whisked away to Santorini, Greece where her boyfriend, Denis Asamoah proposed on a gorgeous rooftop. Love goals!