Universal PicturesSaying "I love you" can be hard to do, but these movies show us how truly rewarding it can be. (The perfect script and great lighting doesn't hurt, either). In honor of National I Love You Day, we've put together a list of our favorite movies scenes featuring attractive people baring their souls. We do these things because...wait for it...we love you guys!
1. When Harry Met Sally
This comedy of errors follows the friendship of Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Meg Ryan). After denying it for so many years, Harry finally tells Sally how he feels by listing all the little things he loves about her. It's the little things, guys!
2. Splash
Who doesn't love mermaids?! This totally '80s comedy has plenty of romance between stars Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah's characters. They found love in a fishy place! Also, is Tom Hanks the king of film love declarations? Discuss.
3. The Last Song
Although their romance didn't work out in real life, stars Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus have major chemistry in this movie. Watch the scene where they put the pain behind them and confess their undying love and shed a tear for their breakup if you must.
4. The Proposal
This romantic comedy is laugh out loud funny, but it does have a softer side. In this final scene, Ryan Renyold's character Andrew tells Margaret (Sandra Bullock) that their plan to get a green card marriage has turned into a love connection that he can't deny. This scene might even be better than when they run into each other butt naked. Almost.
5. Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, the queen of the romantic comedy, and the handsome Richard Gere have one of the most iconic fairy tale moments in this magical scene. We're still waiting for someone to climb up our fire escape with flowers.
6. Dirty Dancing
Nobody puts Baby in the corner. Here, Jennifer Grey plays said Baby, a 18 year-old girl who doesn't have love on her brain when her family goes on summer vacation. She ends up falling for dance instructor Johnny, played by the late Patrick Swayze. Watch her tell him that she doesn't want any regrets.
7. American President
Michael Douglas stars as President Andrew Sheppard in this drama and he falls for Lobbyist Sydney Ellen Wade, played by the charming Annette Bening. His "I love you" takes place in front of the whole world during a presidential press conference. That's the dream, right?
8. Jerry Maguire
Three words: "You complete me."
9. The Fault in Our Stars
You know when you watch a movie and you just know you will uncontrollably sob? This is that movie. It follows the young, unconventional love story between Hazel (Shailene Woodley) and Gus (Ansel Elgort). Even thought they are scared, Gus confesses his love proudly. Okay? Okay.
10. 13 Going on 30
You can't really go back in time but you can tell someone you love them now! In this scene, Jennifer Garner does just that. Her character Jenna finally tells best friend Matty (the always adorable Mark Ruffalo) how she's been feeling all along.
11. 10 Things I Hate About You
Julia Stiles gives us all the feels is this fan favorite flick. The poem Kat reads aloud in class is raw and emotional and it's all for her love, Patrick (Heath Ledger).
12. Notting Hill
Julia Roberts is at it again, this time teaming up with Hugh Grant to make this adorable British comedy. This scene is sweeter than sugar and it's definitely worth a couple rewatches.
13. The Notebook
Revered as one of the most romantic films of all time, The Notebook has the quintessential love declaration scene. When Noah (Ryan Gosling) and Allie (Rachel McAdams) finally tell each other how they feel and what they want for the rest of their lives, try not getting goosebumps over these two.
14. Juno
"I think I'm in love with you." Juno is the sweet, underdog of this film, expertly played by Ellen Page. This is the moment where she opens up about her feelings for her baby's daddy Paulie (Michael Cera). Ahh, young love.
15. Love Actually
If we had to pick, this is the very best "I love you" declaration from film. Mark, played by a pre-Walking Dead Andrew Lincoln, shows up with cue cards to tell Juliet (Keira Knightley) that he loves her. He never actually says the words but that might be why we love it so much. Ugh, it's romantic and painful all at the same time.