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Draven Bennington is living her truth.
The daughter of Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington—who died in 2017 by suicide—announced in a Valentine’s Day post she is transgender, noting the decision came after a long time of trying to be someone she “wasn’t on the inside.”
“In August of last year, I decided to take the path of happiness and being my true self,” Draven continued in the Feb. 14 post. “I came out as transgender and started hormone replacement therapy, and it has been the best decision I’ve ever made.”
She expressed her gratitude for her supportive friends and family, giving a special shoutout to her mom Samantha Bennington, adding, “I’m so blessed to be your child! I love you to the moon and back!”
The 22-year-old noted she chose Valentine’s Day to make her announcement—which she captioned simply with pink hearts alongside the transgender pride flag—because the holiday “is a day to celebrate love and what love truly means.”
In a follow up post shared just days later, Draven described the outpouring of love she’s received following her announcement.
“I’ve shed so many happy tears reading all your kind words, you all light up my heats and soul,” she wrote in the Feb. 17 post. “You are all proving that love will always outshine hate!”
Draven also wrote to anyone going through a similar journey, “You are not alone! You are valid!” while adding, “To the bigots, I hope you learn the valuable lesson of love.”
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In her caption, Draven expressed her preference for she/her pronouns and confirmed she’d continue to use the name Draven, noting, “It’s pretty androgynous and can’t think of a cooler name lol.”
Draven’s mother Samantha wrote in the comment section of this second post, alongside three hearts, “Love you,” while a fan added of Draven’s late father, “Chester would be by your side now supporting you and looking for all the resources to make you feel good! I'm proud of you!”
Samantha often features Draven on her Instagram, and in November penned a sweet tribute to her daughter.
“You’re the most beautiful soul I have had the honor to know and you teach me new strength all the time,” Samantha captioned the Nov. 11 post. “I know as a parent we never stop growing and learning with our children. Thanks for rocking and rolling in this crazy loco life with me! I truly am grateful and I love you so very much!”
For more ways celebrities commemorated Valentine’s Day this year, keep reading.
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Vanessa Hudgens & Cole Tucker
The High School Musical actress finally found the romance she was looking for.
"Happy Valentine's Day to all out there," Vanessa wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of her and her husband. "Hope you're celebrating love in whatever way makes sense for you. @cotuck into forever we go."
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Cristiano Ronaldo & Georgina Rodríguez
The Portuguese athlete, one of the most-watched players on and off the soccer field, is not only loyal to his sport. He also makes sure to express his unwavering adoration for Georgina.
"My one and only Valentine," he wrote on Instagram. "Always."
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Ed Sheeran & Cherry Seaborn
This year, the Grammy award winner is keeping his love in a photograph—and sharing it on Instagram.
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Meghan Markle & Prince Harry
While they may be spending V-Day apart, the Duchess of Sussex proved that their love is stronger than ever.
"Back home taking care of our babies, and missing my Valentine, as he continues on at the Invictus Games, changing lives and reminding all of us of the power of healing and resilience through these incredible veterans and their families," Meghan wrote on Instagram. "Beyond proud of my husband and what he’s created."
"My love, I will eat burgers & fries and fish & chips with you forever," she continued. "Thank you for you."
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Michael J. Fox & Tracy Pollan
For the Back to the Future actor, some things never change.
"You have the sweetest eyes I’ve ever seen (even in sunglasses), I still get lost in them," Michael wrote in his Instagram post. "Happy Valentine’s day @tracy.pollan Yours forever."
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Demi Lovato & Jordan Lutes
This child star has much to celebrate, sharing a series of stunning engagement photos with Jutes to social media.
"Jordan, I cannot WAIT to marry you," Demi wrote in her Instagram post. "The past 3 years have been the best 3 years of my life and I have you to thank for that. I’m obsessed with your heart, your love and your light. I can’t wait to grow old with you and start a family together."
"Happy Valentine’s Day to the love of my life," she continued. "I love you honey!!!"
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Matthew McConaughey & Camila Alves
The Dallas Buyers Club actor's romantic shoutout to his wife was more than just alright, alright, alright.
"not who is that," he captioned his Feb. 14 Instagram post alongside a pic of the two getting cozy on a bench. "what is that."
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David Beckham & Victoria Beckham
The soccer star kicked the romantic holiday off with a throwback photo with the Spice Girls alum.
"Happy Valentines," he captioned the Instagram post, "love you."
And soon after, Victoria echoed his sentiments with her own series of sultry photos of the two, adding, "I love you so much."
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Lily Collins & Charlie McDowell
The Emily in Paris star celebrated her and her husband’s romance just weeks after welcoming their first baby Tove Jane McDowell.
“I truly can’t imagine feeling more love,” Lily wrote on Instagram. “Valentine’s Day (and every day) just got a whole lot sweeter.”
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Justin Timberlake & Jessica Biel
The NSYNC alum can't stop his feelings for his wife of 12 years. Sharing a romantic photo to Instagram of the two sharing an embrace in an empty stadium, Justin wrote, "My love."
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Barack Obama & Michelle Obama
The former president never fails to share a sweet tribute to his wife on the holiday of love.
"Thirty-two years together and you still take my breath away," Obama wrote Feb. 14 on X. "Happy Valentine’s Day, @MichelleObama!"
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Prince William & Kate Middleton
The royal couple showed some rare PDA this Valentine's Day, with the Prince of Wales giving his wife a kiss on the cheek in their Instagram post.
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Priyanka Chopra & Nick Jonas
From their 2018 wedding to now, the Quantico actress celebrated her great love with the Jonas Brothers member with a blast from the past.
"How it started.. How it's going," Priyanka wrote in her Instagram caption. "Happy Valentine’s Day to my forever, Valentine."
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