6 crazy OTT Valentine’s Day celebrity gifts: Beyoncé got a platinum phone from Jay-Z, Kanye West gave Kim Kardashian a Panthère de Cartier cuff, Tom Cruise presented daughter Suri with a plane, and more

Feb 13 , 2021

From Beyoncé to Tom Cruise, who gave and received some of the most OTT Valentine’s Day gifts ever? Photos: Reuters; Paramount Pictures

Valentine’s Day is meant to be the most romantic day of the year – and the rich and famous certainly know how to declare their affection and celebrate the holiday in style. Actions speak louder than words, and the uber wealthy like to walk the talk by showering their partners with absurd, jaw-dropping and expensive gifts.

So, which celebrity couples flexed their millions and spent loads of pretty pennies to spoil their loved ones? We’ve compiled a list of outrageous presents that A-listers have given each other over the years.

What gifts do Beyoncé, Kylie Jenner, Tom Cruise, the Kardashians and the Beckhams buy for their kids?

A US$8 million diamond necklace

Victoria Beckham wears her US$8m Bulgari necklace to the Met Gala in 2006. Photo: @Miki_Trent/Twitter

In 2006, soccer superstar David Beckham spared no expense when he reportedly bought a US$8 million Bulgari diamond necklace for his wife, former Spice girl Victoria. To show her gratitude, she flaunted the lavish jewellery at the 2006 Met Gala, according to StyleCaster. The necklace, embellished with rubies and diamonds, perfectly complemented her Roland Mouret prom dress.

5 reasons why Romeo Beckham is about to become Brand Beckham’s next big superstar

A private jet

Tom Cruise revealed in an interview with Wired that he is a “multi-engine instrument-rated commercial pilot” – he can fly both commercial planes and helicopters. He loves flying so much, he reportedly bought a US$20 million Gulfstream jet for Katie Holmes when they were still married. He also gave daughter Suri a US$7 million jet when she was seven.

A US$15.4 million stake in a cricket team

If your partner is a wealthy sports enthusiast, why not buy an entire national cricket team? India’s The Economic Times reported in 2009 that UK-based Indian businessman Raj Kundra bought his then girlfriend (now wife), Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, an 11 per cent stake of the Indian Premier League (IPL) cricket team Rajasthan Royals. Don’t be fooled by the 11 per cent: that stake costs US$15.4 million. However, in 2016 and 2017, the cricket club was suspended for corruption and match-fixing, but then returned to IPL in 2018.

Beyoncé’s biggest gifts and most indulgent buys

A Panthère de Cartier cuff

For billionaire Kanye West, traditional flowers and chocolates are the boring way to do it. What he likes to gift is bling. In 2013, way, way before all the Kimye divorce rumours, the rapper gave wife Kim Kardashian a Panthère de Cartier cuff, featuring a “diamond-encrusted panther motif with emerald eyes, an onyx nose and a black cuff with a white gold trim”. US Magazine reported that the piece costs between US$68,000 and US$73, 000.

6 ways Kim Kardashian’s life changed after marrying Kanye West

A platinum-covered mobile phone

Before smartphones were a thing, Beyoncé already had the most expensive mobile phone, costing a cool US$25,000, a present from husband Jay-Z in 2009. What made it so expensive? Well, the phone is platinum-covered. And with that item in hand, we ask: how long before Beyoncé trades up for a more expensive one?

Who are the 5 Hong Kong jewellery designers dressing Beyoncé and other stars?

A pink crystallised Dreamsicle

Celebrities have millions to splurge on, and this allows them full creative licence with the gifts they hand out. Hailey Baldwin got unconventional in 2020 when she gifted Justin Bieber a pink crystallised Dreamsicle, designed by artist Dan Life. It costs US$10, 000 and, according to People magazine, the “artwork” sports 12,210 hand-set crystals.

Want more stories like this? Sign up here. Follow STYLE on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.

Fame and celebrity

Nothing says ‘I love you’ better than diamonds and rubies, so David Beckham gave wife Victoria a blingy Bulgari necklace worth US$8 million
Other extravagances include the US$10,000 pink crystal ‘Dreamsicle’ Hailey Baldwin gifted hubby Justin Bieber. Because, why not?