16 Hookups We Loved in 2016
Drake and Rihanna, Common and Regina Hall and more.
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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle - 2016 was the year of love — or like — for several of our favorite celebs with even some pretty unlikely pairs hooking up. From music faves Drake and Rihanna to royal Prince Harry and actress Meghan Markle, the hookups were real this year.News of Prince Harry's and the biracial Suits actress's relationship first hit the internet at the end of October, with many being shocked that the Prince was down with the swirl. Since then, their romance has budded, with the royal defending his lady against racist trolls and even taking detours from trips to visit her across the world.(Photo from left: Robin Marchant/Getty Images, Ben A. Pruchnie/Getty Images)
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Khloé Kardashian and Tristan Thompson - Khloé Kardashian proved this year that she was done with Lamar and on to the next baller — that baller being Cleveland Cavaliers star Tristan Thompson. News of their romance first went public back in September and since then there has been talk that they have moved in together and even have engagement plans.(Photo: Splash News)
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Taylor Swift and Tom Hiddleston - Taylor Swift is a player, so it's not surprising that she had a new A-list man on her arm this year. The singer dated actor Tom Hiddleston for three months, beginning in June. It was no time before she was on to the next.(Photo: starzfly/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images)
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Selena Gomez and Charlie Puth - Selena Gomez began dating fellow musician Charlie Puth in March. Though the couple has been playing coy with their romance, with Charlie once saying they were "not dating," they were constantly seen together, leading many to believe otherwise.(Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)
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Scott Disick and Christine Burke - Scott Disick has only been known to publicly be with the mother of his children, Kourtney Kardashian, but after their public split, he was spotted making out with model Christina Burke on a yacht in March. Whether it was just a kiss or more is left to be known.(Photo from left: Mike Windle/Getty Images, Timothy Hiatt/Getty Images for Sugarfactory American Brassiere in Rosemont Chicago)
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Odell Beckham Jr. and Zendaya - Zendaya and Odell Beckham Jr. are arguably the "it girl and guy" of 2016, so when rumors started in February that they were reportedly dating, many were ecstatic. Though it seemed that they were exploring a relationship, the actress revealed in November that they're just friends and enjoy each other's company.(Photo: Randy Shropshire/Getty Images for Republic Records)
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Rihanna and Drake - Rihanna and Drake seemed to always have an affinity for one another, but it was this year that saw them actually give things a try. In August, following their adorable on-stage moment at the VMAs, it was reported that they began dating, but that was short-lived as just two months later, they reportedly parted ways again.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
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Zayn Malik and Gigi Hadid - Musician Zayn Malik and model Gigi Hadid began dating at the top of the year, with the former One Direction member confirming the news in February. Since then, they've been inseparable, and don't seem to be parting ways anytime soon.(Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)
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Orlando Bloom and Katy Perry - Katy Perry finally moved on from John Mayer in March and entered into a new relationship with actor Orlando Bloom. She confirmed their romance with a cute Instagram post of them lying in robes together on a grand staircase. Since then, they've gone surfing together naked and even attend events together.(Photo: Ouzounova/Splash News)
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Laverne Cox and Jono Freedrix - Laverne Cox has had an amazing year, and on top of her professional success it seems as she's also got a new man. In February, it was reported that she began dating Jono Freedrix, the president of a film and theater company. They've kept a low profile since, but here's to hoping they're still going strong.(Photo: Jono Freedrix via Instagram, Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images)
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