When Stars Cast Their Lovers in Videos

Kimye, Bennifer and more declared their love via videos.

Kim Kardashian, ‏‪@KimKardashian - Tweet: “‪@Sethrogen Kanye says what's up! He loves u guys! He laughed so hard at this”Jimmy Kimmel may not agree, but apparently Kanye can take a joke. Wifey-to-be Kim K. tweeted this reaction to comedian Seth Rogen after he and actor James Franco released a spoof of Yeezy’s bizarre, yet buzzworthy, “Bound 2” video. #whoknew(Photo: Def Jam Records)

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When Stars Cast Their Lovers in Videos - Some couples get rings, some get matching tattoos, and some appear in music videos together, cementing their bond in a way that all can see. Kanye West took the lead on the latter when he cast his new fiancée Kim Kardashian as the sole video vixen in "Bound 2," the latest single off Yeezus. And, in true Kimye fashion, it's a little like watching something we shouldn't be watching.Check it out for yourself. But first, read on to reminisce on some more public declarations of affection.(Photo: Courtesy of Def Jam Records)

Ben Affleck - Back when she was dating the actor, Jennifer Lopez featured Ben Affleck in the video for her single "Jenny From the Block." (Photo: Courtesy of Sony BMG Music)

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J. Lo and Ben Affleck in "Jenny From the Block" - When Bennifer got together, it was a big deal (it started that name-merging trend after all) and Jennifer Lopez-turned Fly Girl-turned-J. Lo was getting the most from the paparazzi for it. So, she dropped this little reminder that she's still Jenny from the Bronx, taking aim at the privacy invasion by using her own cameras and staging intimate moments with her then-boo, actor Ben Affleck, for this 2002 music video.(Photo: Courtesy of Sony BMG Music)

Ciara and Future in "Body Party" - With this 2013 video, Ci Ci let the world know that she was ready to go all in with her now fiancé Future. The storyline is based on when they first met.(Photo: Courtesy of Epic Records)

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Ciara and Future in "Body Party" - With this 2013 video, Ci Ci let the world know that she was ready to go all in with her now fiancé Future. The storyline is based on when they first met.(Photo: Courtesy of Epic Records)

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in "All Of Me" - There is actual wedding footage in this video featuring the newlyweds. It was shot in Italy just days before their September 2013 wedding. Nabil Elderkin, the man who first introduced the two to each other, directed it.(Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Records)

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John Legend and Chrissy Teigen in "All Of Me" - There is actual wedding footage in this video featuring the newlyweds. It was shot in Italy just days before their September 2013 wedding. Nabil Elderkin, the man who first introduced the two to each other, directed it.(Photo: Courtesy of Columbia Records)

Erykah Badu and Andre 3000 in "Otherside of the Game" - In 1997, the 'hood-dwelling neo souls rejoiced to see Erykah Badu and Three Stacks together in this video for her Baduizm album.(Photo: Courtesy of Universal Records)

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Erykah Badu and Andre 3000 in "Otherside of the Game" - In 1997, the 'hood-dwelling neo souls rejoiced to see Erykah Badu and Three Stacks together in this video for her Baduizm album.(Photo: Courtesy of Universal Records)

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Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks in "Marry Me" - Jason Derulo made this music video proposal a family affair, casting his grandparents as the older version of him and his girlfriend Jordin Sparks, who also appears in the video as the hand to his bended knee. Now, we'll just wait to see if he'll pop the question in real life.(Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records)

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Jason Derulo and Jordin Sparks in "Marry Me" - Jason Derulo made this music video proposal a family affair, casting his grandparents as the older version of him and his girlfriend Jordin Sparks, who also appears in the video as the hand to his bended knee. Now, we'll just wait to see if he'll pop the question in real life.(Photo: Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records)

Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson in "You Are Not Alone" - Michael Jackson used semi-nudity to make a statement about paparazzi back in 1995 with the video for "You Are Not Alone," featuring him and his then wife Lisa Marie Presley. It was almost as shocking as their marriage.(Photo: Courtesy of Epic Reords)

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Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson in "You Are Not Alone" - Michael Jackson used semi-nudity to make a statement about paparazzi back in 1995 with the video for "You Are Not Alone," featuring him and his then wife Lisa Marie Presley. It was almost as shocking as their marriage.(Photo: Courtesy of Epic Reords)

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon in "Love Story" - Mariah Carey went for a home movie feel for this music video depicting her "boy meets girl" story with her hubby Nick Cannon.(Photo: Island Def Jam)

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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon in "Love Story" - Mariah Carey went for a home movie feel for this music video depicting her "boy meets girl" story with her hubby Nick Cannon.(Photo: Island Def Jam)

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Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose in "No Sleep" - Amber Rose makes a quick cameo cuddling with her then boyfriend, now husband, in the back of a limo on the set of his video for "No Sleep." The song was the fourth official release from his 2011 major label debut, Rolling Papers.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

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Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose in "No Sleep" - Amber Rose makes a quick cameo cuddling with her then boyfriend, now husband, in the back of a limo on the set of his video for "No Sleep." The song was the fourth official release from his 2011 major label debut, Rolling Papers.(Photo: Atlantic Records)

Usher and Chilli in "U Got It Bad" - Oh how the rumors ran rampant when it came to Usher and Chilli's relationship, fueled even more by Usher's video for this 2001 single, which featured "Sexy" playing the role of the ex-girlfriend he's jonesin' for.(Photo: Courtesy Arista Records)

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Usher and Chilli in "U Got It Bad" - Oh how the rumors ran rampant when it came to Usher and Chilli's relationship, fueled even more by Usher's video for this 2001 single, which featured "Sexy" playing the role of the ex-girlfriend he's jonesin' for.(Photo: Courtesy Arista Records)

Paula Patton and Robin Thicke in "Lost Without U" and "Love After War" - Robin Thicke thought his 2007 video for "Lost Witout U" would be his last, so he cast his wife, actress Paula Patton, as the lady to his lead (he just wanted to be honest with his visuals). They appeared together again, canoodling for the cameras for 2011's "Love After War."(Photo: Courtesy of Star Trak, LLC)

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Paula Patton and Robin Thicke in "Lost Without U" and "Love After War" - Robin Thicke thought his 2007 video for "Lost Witout U" would be his last, so he cast his wife, actress Paula Patton, as the lady to his lead (he just wanted to be honest with his visuals). They appeared together again, canoodling for the cameras for 2011's "Love After War."(Photo: Courtesy of Star Trak, LLC)