WB Spotlight: Valentine’s Day

Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Valentine's Day, a star-studded rom-com weaving love stories and connections on the most romantic day of the year.

As the calendar turns to February, this Valentine’s Day date marks the 15^th Anniversary of Valentine’s Day (2010) the film!

Join us as we revisit the cast, their endearing characters, and the engaging ways their lives intersect with one another in this cinematic celebration of love.

About Valentine’s Day (2010)
Valentine's Day. It comes every year whether we like it or not. It's the day when our love lives are put on display. There's always a chance for romance or disaster. It can be confusing, complicated, but at the end of the day, it's all about love.

Julia Roberts, Ashton Kutcher, Jennifer Garner, Bradley Cooper, Jessica Biel, Patrick Dempsey, Anne Hathaway, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, Eric Dane, Shirley MacLaine, Topher Grace, Queen Latifah and A-list-cetera... An incredible lineup of stars populate this ensemble romantic comedy revolving around five relationships in Los Angeles - all of which intersect and are put through the paces during the course of the titular romantic holiday. Emmy-nominated comic genius Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman, The Runaway Bride) directs this stellar relationship comedy from the writing team behind He's Just Not That Into You and Never Been Kissed. Celebrate a day in the life of love.

Reed Bennett (Ashton Kutcher)

What is Reed’s storyline in the film?
Reed Bennett, a florist, begins the day by proposing to his girlfriend, Morley (Jessica Alba). She accepts but later realises she doesn’t truly love him and therefore leaves. Heartbroken, Reed finds solace in his best friend Julia (Jennifer Garner)... but could they be more than friends?

What crossovers does Reed have with other characters in the film?
Reed interacts with Alphonso (George Lopez) who is his employee. He also interacts with Kelvin (Jamie Foxx) who is a customer of his.

Julia Fitzpatrick (Jennifer Garner)

What is Julia’s storyline in the film?
Julia Fitzpatrick, an elementary school teacher, is in a relationship with Dr Harrison Copeland (Patrick Dempsey), unaware that he is married. She discovers his betrayal and with Reed’s help confronts Harrison in public.

What crossovers does Julia have with other characters in the film?
Julia is Reed’s best friend and also interacts with Kara (Jessica Biel) and other characters throughout the film.

Kara Monahan (Jessica Biel)

What is Kara’s storyline in the film?
Kara Monahan, a publicist, is organising an anti-Valentine’s Day party as she is feeling neglected and lonely. She eventually connects with a sports reporter Kelvin Moore (Jamie Foxx), who attends her party.

What crossovers does Kara have with other characters in the film?
Kara works with Sean Jackson (Eric Dane) and meets Kelvin (Jamie Foxx), who she forms a romantic bond with.

Kelvin Moore (Jamie Foxx)

What is Kelvin’s storyline in the film?
Kelvin Moore, a sports reporter, is reluctant to cover Valentine’s Day stories for his TV network. Through his assignments, he meets and eventually falls for Kara Monahan (Jessica Biel).

What crossovers does Kelvin have with other characters in the film?
Kelvin interviews Sean (Eric Dane) and interacts with Kara (Jessica Biel) and other media personalities.

Sean Jackson (Eric Dane)

What is Sean’s storyline in the film?
Sean Jackson, a professional football player, is contemplating retirement and struggling with his identity. He publicly comes out as gay, earning widespread support.

What crossovers does Sean have with other characters in the film?
Sean’s publicist, Kara, works closely with him. He is also friends with Holden (Bradley Cooper).

Holden Wilson (Bradley Cooper)

What is Holden’s storyline in the film?
Holden Wilson is a passenger on a flight who befriends Captain Kate (Julia Roberts). He later reveals that he is in a romantic relationship with Sean (Eric Dane).

What crossovers does Holden have with other characters in the film?
His story intersects with Captain Kate (Julia Roberts) on the flight and with Sean (Eric Dane) in a broader narrative.

Captain Kate Hazeline (Julia Roberts)

What is Captain Kate’s storyline in the film?
Captain Kate Hazeline, an Army officer on leave, is flying home to see her young son. She bonds with Holden (Bradley Cooper) during the flight.

What crossovers does Captain Kate have with other characters in the film?
She shares a storyline with Holden (Bradley Cooper) and surprises her son at the end of the film, subtly tying back to other storylines.

Liz Curran (Anne Hathaway) and Jason Morris (Topher Grace)

What is Liz and Jason’s storyline in the film?
Liz Curran is a receptionist and part-time phone sex operator, hiding this side job from her boyfriend, Jason Morris (Topher Grace). In the film Jason learns the truth but accepts her for who she is.

What crossovers does Liz and Jason have with other characters in the film?
Liz works for Paula (Queen Latifah), who also works with Sean (Eric Dane).

Estelle and Edgar Paddington (Shirely MacLaine and Héctor Elizondo)

What is Estelle and Edgar’s storyline in the film?
Estelle Paddington reveals to her husband, Edgar Paddington, that she had an affair years ago, causing a temporary rift in their relationship. However, they reconcile during the showing of an old romantic film.

What crossovers does Estelle and Edgar have with other characters in the film?
Edgar is Reed’s (Ashton Kutcher) neighbour, and their storyline intersects subtly with Julia (Jennifer Garner) and Grace (Emma Roberts).

Grace Smart (Emma Roberts) and Alex Franklin (Carter Jenkins)

What is Grace and Alex’s storyline in the film?
Grace Smart is a high schooler who plans to lose her virginity to her boyfriend, Alex Franklin. However, they decide to wait.

What crossovers does Grace and Alex have with other characters in the film?
Grace is Julia’s (Jennifer Garner) teacher and their storyline overlaps in school related scenes.

Willy Harrington (Taylor Lautner) and Felicia Miller (Taylor Swift)

What is Willy and Felicia’s storyline in the film?
Willy Harrington and Felicia Miller are a teenage couple navigating their first love and Valentine’s Day antics.

What crossovers does Willy and Felicia have with other characters in the film?
Both Willy and Felicia’s story connects to Grace (Emma Roberts) and other students in the high school.

Paula Thomas (Queen Latifah)

What is Paula’s storyline in the film?
Paula Thomas is Liz’s (Anne Hathaway) boss and helps oversee Sean’s (Eric Dane) career. She also reacts humorously when discovering Liz’s side job.

What crossovers does Paula have with other characters in the film?
Paula interacts with Liz (Anne Hathaway), Sean (Eric Dane) and other characters in her workplace.