It's officially Mother's Day in the US, and families across the country are taking a moment to celebrate the wonderful mothers in their lives.
On Sunday, May 12, many celebrities took to social media to share exactly how they are celebrating the occasion. Some famous figures posted touching tributes to their own mothers, while others celebrated becoming mothers for the first time. There were also husbands who showed their appreciation for their wives, while one star made a special announcement about her joy.
This is how your favorite stars celebrated Mother's Day 2024.
Michelle Obama
The former First Lady of the United States shared a sweet photo with her mother, Marian Shields Robinson, in honor of Mother's Day. In the Instagram post, the Becoming The author was seen with her arm around her mother, while Robinson smiled at her daughter.
“Happy Mother's Day to all the moms!” Obama captioned the post. “My mom has always been my rock and I am so grateful for all the ways she continues to support my family. “She has taught me a lot over the years and I feel very lucky to be able to pass that same wisdom on to my own daughters.”
“To all the moms celebrating today, I hope you know how much we appreciate you,” the post concluded.
He Light that we carry The author is also a mother. She shares two daughters, Malia, 25, and Sasha, 22, with her husband and former US president, Barack Obama.
Reese witherspoon
He Legally Blonde star celebrated Mother's Day by honoring her own mother, Betty Reese, with a tribute on Instagram. Witherspoon posted several throwback photos with her mother's doppelganger, along with the caption: “Every day with you is a gift @grandma_busybetty. Happy Mother's Day, mom!
Witherspoon shares daughter Ava, 24, and son Deacon, 20, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe. She is also the mother of her 11-year-old son Tennessee, whom she shares with her ex-husband Jim Toth.
Kris Jenner
In an Instagram post, the self-proclaimed “mom” shared a lengthy message in honor of her six children: Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Rob Kardashian, and Kendall and Kylie Jenner. Along with old photographs of the famous family, the keeping up with the Kardashians The student expressed how grateful she felt on this Mother's Day.
“To my wonderful children, Kourtney, Kimberly, Khloé, Rob, Kendall and Kylie. Being your mom has been the most incredible journey of my entire life, and everything I prayed for…every day I am so grateful and feel so blessed for this life we live…all the laughter, the love, the incredible moments we live. We have shared and the magical memories we have created as a family. “You are my pride and joy, and I appreciate each of you more than you will ever know,” Jenner began.
He kardashian The star said she was “very proud” of her daughters, who became mothers.
“Watching you flourish, grow, and also nurture, raise, teach, and love your own children is one of the most satisfying experiences for me as a mother and grandmother,” Jenner said. “I see how much you give of yourself and I am amazed by your patience and dedication to your babies.”
The entrepreneur described being a grandmother to her 13 grandchildren as “such a fabulous, magical and special experience,” which allows her to “relive the beautiful moments” she also experienced as a young mother.
“The delicious moments I share with my grandchildren remind me every day how blessed I am and how full my heart is. “I love you more than words can describe,” Jenner added.
She also took the moment to celebrate her own mother, Mary Jo Campbell, who “taught [her] the joy of family, the love of always celebrating life and unconditional love.”
“To all moms, you are the heart of your families, the ones who nurture, guide and love unconditionally. You make this world a happy place for your children. Today is a day to celebrate you and all the wonderful things you do. I hope your day is filled with joy, love, and special moments,” Jenner concluded in her post. “Happy Mother's Day! Xó.”
John Travolta
John Travolta touched hearts everywhere when he posted a Mother's Day tribute to his late wife, actress Kelly Preston. “Happy Mother's Day Kelly. We love you, we miss you,” she said. Fat The star captioned her Instagram post, which showed photos of Preston with her children.
Travolta and Preston married in 1991, before she died from breast cancer in 2020 at age 57. The couple had three children together: Ella, 24, Benjamin, 13, and Jett, who died of a seizure in 2009 at the age of 16. .
Nick Jonas
The Jonas Brothers singer honored his wife, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, by sharing photos and videos with their two-year-old daughter Malti on Instagram.
In the first slide, the 41-year-old actor could be seen doing squats with his daughter while she sat on his shoulders. The second image showed the family of three posing with the “Lovebug” singer's mother, Denise Jonas, while the third photo showed the couple with Chopra's mother, Dr. Madhu Akhouri Chopra.
“Happy Mother's Day to all mothers and maternal figures. “I am so lucky to have been raised by such an incredible mother…and to now be married to the most incredible mother ever,” Jonas wrote. “You are so full of love and consideration for our daughter @priyankachopra, you are a great inspiration in every way. And a special shout out to the best mother-in-law in the world. So blessed. “MM and I love you three very much.”
Jonas and Chopra married in 2018. They welcomed their daughter Malti via surrogate in January 2022.
Lindsay Lohan
On Sunday, the Bad Girls The actress celebrated her first Mother's Day with her son Luai, who was born in July 2023. On Instagram, Lohan shared a blue and white floral graphic with the text “Happy Mother's Day” written on it.
“Happy Mother's Day to my mother and to all the wonderful mothers out there! “It’s my first Mother’s Day and I couldn’t be more grateful to be a mother,” she captioned the post. “It has been the greatest blessing that life has offered me. With each passing day I am more grateful for my beautiful son Luai. Sending love and hugs to all the mothers! Have a wonderful Mother's Day!!
He Parent Trap The star married financier Bader Shammas in April 2022. Fifteen months later, a rep for Lohan confirmed The independent that the couple had welcomed their first child together.
“Lindsay Lohan and her husband, financier Bader Shammas, welcomed a beautiful, healthy son named Luai,” they said. “The family is delighted.”
Emma Heming Willis
Bruce Willis' wife, Emma Heming Willis, shared a video on Instagram with their daughters Mabel and Evelyn in honor of Mother's Day. The three were seen posing by the water, as Heming Willis shared his gratitude for her children in the caption of her post.
“They keep me fun and brave, but at the same time focused and motivated to want to leave this world a little better than when I arrived. What a gift to move through life with these two young women. Happy Mother’s Day to you,” she wrote.
The 45-year-old model and the 69-year-old die hard The actor married in 2009. They welcomed daughter Mabel in 2012 and Evelyn in 2014. He is also father to daughters Rumer, 35, Scout, 32, and Tallulah, 30, who he shares with his ex-wife. Demi Moore.
In March 2022, the Sixth Sense The actor's family announced that he had been diagnosed with aphasia, a brain disease that affects language and speech.
Tom Brady
Just days after his controversial Netflix roast, former NFL star Tom Brady shared a Mother's Day post in honor of his exes Gisele Bündchen and Bridget Moynihan. Brady, 46, took to Instagram on Sunday, May 12, to post several photos of all the mothers in his life, including Bündchen and Moynihan.
“Happy Mother's Day to these kind, loving, compassionate, POWERFUL moms that I am lucky to have in my life,” Brady captioned the post. “None of this would be possible without your love.”
In one photo, Brady could be seen posing with her 16-year-old son Jack, whom she shares with Sex and the city actor. Another image showed the former Victoria's Secret model posing with her two children: Ben, 14, and Vivian, 11.
On May 5, the comedians addressed Brady's past relationships during their live comedy roast on Netflix. Actor Kevin Hart joked about his 13-year marriage to the Brazilian supermodel, who he is now rumored to be dating jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente. Meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser referenced Moynihan, who was in a relationship with the former New England Patriots player from February 2004 to December 2006.
After the roast, the 53-year-old Blue blood The actor shared a cryptic post on Instagram seemingly in response to the comments.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton celebrated her first Mother's Day as a mother of two. The American socialite, 43, published a sweet compilation of videos featuring her one-year-old son Phoenix and her daughter London, who was born in November 2023.
“My first Mother's Day as a mother of two! My heart is so full today,” she captioned her Instagram post. The DJ also took the opportunity to promote her new song with Sia, titled “Fame Wo n't Love You.”
“Use #FameWontLoveYou in your Mother's Day posts so she can see all your beautiful families,” Hilton added.
He Simple life The star shares Phoenix and London with her husband Carter Reum. The couple married in November 2021.
read Michele
Happiness Alum Lea Michele revealed on Mother's Day that she is expecting a baby girl with her husband Zandy Reich. The Broadway star made her announcement on Instagram, along with a photo of her cradling her baby bump.
“Today is the most beautiful Mother's Day, holding my son who made me a mother… and carrying my daughter,” Michele wrote.
In March, the scream queens The star announced that she was expecting her second child. Michele and Reich, who have been married since 2019, are also parents to three-year-old son Ever.