The Top 10 Hottest Celebrity Couples of 2011

These celeb couples had a big year! Let's take a look back at our favorite famous duos of 2011. Stars, they're just (totally not) like us!

By Kristine Solomon for TheNest.com

Kate Middleton and Prince William
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Who among us did not tune in this past April to watch Wills and Kate become the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge (and who knew those would be their titles)? Between the perfect lace gown, the showstopping hats and, let's face it, Pippa, the royal wedding was everything we could've hoped for and more. It was the ultimate princess bride fantasy, and we ate it up.

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Beyonce and Jay-Z
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As if this power couple wasn't adorable enough, they announced that after 10 years together, they were expecting a little baby B (or Z?). And Beyonce's unveiling of her bump on live TV? Brilliant. Even in utero, that baby knows how to make an entrance. We'll be watching this couple in 2012 for sure.

Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux
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Are we the only ones who were so glad Jen was finally on the cover of every gossip mag for a good reason? 2011 was triumphant for Jen, who stoically weathered years of woe-is-me press without a single scandal, only to be rewarded with a sizzling piece like Justin. Married, not married…who cares? They seem happy.

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth
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We love Reese, so it was hard to watch her divorce drama publicly unfold in 2006. But the ever-poised star emerged wiser -- and happier -- for the wear when she tied the knot with entertainment agent Jim Toth in March.

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Natalie Portman and Benjamin Millepied
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Aren't you a sucker for an on-set romance? It makes all those publicity appearances so much juicier. So we were giddy when Natalie Portman announced she was engaged to -- and pregnant with the child of -- her on-screen costar, ballet dancer and Black Swan choreographer (and all-around hottie) Benjamin Millepied, in 2010. Baby Aleph was born in June of this year, and we're pretty sure he'll be the most gorgeous and talented kid ever.

Neil Patrick Harris and David Burtka
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Hosting the Tony Awards wasn't the only exciting thing to happen to the ever-adorable Neil Patrick Harris this year. He and longtime partner David Burtka announced their engagement in June -- less than a year after becoming parents to twins. Talk about a stellar year! The duo probably doesn't want 2011 to ever end.

Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton
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Aside from winning Country Music Awards this year, these country darlings also won each other's hearts, getting hitched in May. Plus, she wore her mother's wedding dress, which, we admit, makes us a little teary. Here's to years of beautiful music for these two.

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Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck
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Is there a more relatable young couple in Hollywood? We think not. So when they announced in August that they were expecting baby number three -- to join big sisters Violet and Seraphina -- we couldn't help but be thrilled for this adorable family.

Gisele Bundchen and Tom Brady
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Have you ever seen a couple with a Midas touch quite like that of the genetically blessed Gisele and Tom? He's one of the highest-paid players in the NFL, while she's become a benchmark for brand success: Pretty much any product she endorses skyrockets. Plus, she remains the world's highest-paid model. And then there's baby Benjamin. Can 2012 possibly get better for this pair? We'll see.

Blake Lively and every hot male celebrity
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This girl has basically breezed through our checklist of celebrity crushes in 2011 (okay, some were in 2010). Penn Badgley, Ryan Gosling, Leonardo DiCaprio and now Ryan Reynolds? She's living the dream. And really, can you blame her? When we're reincarnated as a stunning, statuesque model-turned-actress, we plan to do the exact same thing. And it will happen.

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