Stars Share Heartfelt Instagrams on Mother's Day
Celebrities pulled on our heartstrings this Mother's Day, posting absolutely adorable Instagrams with meaningful messages. While Hugh Jackman paid tribute to his mom, Grace McNeil, Sarah Jessica Parker threw back to her passionate kiss with Matthew Broderick after the birth of their first child, James Wilkie. In other cute posts, Joel Madden recognized Nicole Richie for being the "best wife, mother and friend a father and his kids could ever ask for," and Britney Spears bonded with her silly boys. Read on for all the special moments, then feel even more love with a look at the famous moms who celebrated their first Mother's Day and stars being sweet with their moms year-round.
Beyoncé
The singer honored her mom, Tina Knowles, with a shot from her childhood next to a picture of Bey with her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. "Sending love to Mothers around the world," she wrote.
Sarah Jessica Parker
SJP kisses husband Matthew Broderick while holding their son, James Wilkie, in this throwback picture. She wrote, "The first reason I got to celebrate this day as a mother was the brand new beloved bundle in the blue blanket, James Wilkie. X sj."
Drew Barrymore
The actress had a peaceful afternoon with her look-alike daughter, Frankie Kopelman. "Me, Frankie and the flowers. #happymothersday," she captioned the moment.
Britney Spears
The singer added to her collection of sweet family pictures, writing, "Feeling so special and proud to be a mom to these handsome boys. Love them! #HappyMothersDay."
Jessica Alba
Proud husband Cash Warren said their "little ones are so lucky to have you for a mom ... And I'm so thankful to have you as my teammate. With you by our sides we feel like we can't lose."
Sarah Michelle Gellar
The actress said she "could not ask for a more perfect day."
Fergie
The singer and her mom were all smiles in this flashback Easter snap with Axl, her and Josh Duhamel's son.
Gwyneth Paltrow
Out of all the Mother's Day posts, Gwyneth Paltrow's shot of a note Moses wrote for her just might be the cutest.
Madonna
Madonna declared herself the "luckiest mom in the world" with a photo of her four beautiful children.
Hugh Jackman
The actor showed us who gave him that memorable smile: his mom, Grace McNeil!
Joel Madden
The musician took a selfie with wife Nicole Richie and one of their children. "Happy Mothers Day to my best friend and partner in rhyme," he captioned the moment. "Best wife, mother and friend a father and his kids could ever ask for."
Khloé Kardashian
The reality star shared a funny snap of her family's matriarch, writing, "'Mothers love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible.' I love you mama!!!!!"
Giada De Laurentiis
The chef indulged with daughter Jade in this cute post.
Lea Michele
"So happy to be in NYC on this gorgeous Mother's Day with my beautiful mommy!" Lea captioned her family moment. "I love you so much mom!"
Lucy Hale
Lucy said she celebrated "how proud I am to be #JustLikeMyMother . . . "
Hilary Duff
Hilary has shared plenty of her fun mommy moments over the years, including this one with son Luca Comrie on Mother's Day. "Luc..... You will never understand," she wrote. "The brightest light that ever shined. Thank you for choosing me."
Wilmer Valderrama
The actor dedicated his Instagram "to the woman that gave up everything so I could have a future & life."
Kendall Jenner
The model just had to share this classic meme of sister Kim Kardashian and mom Kris Jenner on Keeping Up With the Kardashians. "Happy Mother's Day mom!" Kendall wrote. "I love you to death."
Swizz Beatz
The musician said he has the "Best Mom Everrrrrrrrr."
Julianne Hough
The star posted a throwback with a sweet message. "Happy Mothers Day to my mom!" she wrote. "My biggest cheerleader, the woman that taught me how to nurture and love others! To always see the good in others... She taught me to be kind and giving! Isn't the phrase when you get older, 'oh no I'm turning in to my parents'... Well I love that I'm becoming more like my mother! :) I love you momma xo @paintvalues check out the beautiful message my mom wrote on my website at www.juliannehough.com (link in bio)."
Carly Rae Jepsen
The singer's throwback picture gave fans a glimpse of her childhood. "A BIG smooch to this incredible woman," Carly wrote. "Happy step Mother's Day to Patty! Love you."
Angela Kinsey
The actress paid tribute to the main women in her life. "Happy Mother's Day!" she wrote. "Me and my amazing Mom, Bertie, on the left. Mom is the absolute rock of my family. I love you Mom! Thank you for always believing in us and teaching us to give to others, that life is about sharing, and for making us root beer floats for no reason! And me and my daughter, Isabel, on the right. She is my heart. She has taught me so much. She is love and kindness and silly and fun and makes me live in the present. With a child life happens right now...you can't dwell on the past or fret about the future...they teach you to embrace the now. What an awesome gift. Sending all the Moms out there a big hug!"
Kaley Cuoco
The actress honored her mom with a frame-worthy snap and sweet message, writing, "Happy Mother's Day @peteyleo - you rock in every single way- I [heart] you !!"
Carey Hart
Pink's husband posted a candid shot of the singer with their daughter Willow, writing in part, "Some may think she is the typical celeb mom that has the nanny raise her child. Not a chance. She is doing such a great job w/ our daughter Willow, and it shows in her personality everyday."
Molly Sims
Molly Sims was treated to a stack of pancakes, fruit, and orange juice in bed with her son Brooks. "Can’t think of a better way to spend Mother’s Day with my loves," she wrote.
Jessica Seinfeld
She had quite a sense of humor about motherhood, writing, "Stay strong today, Tiger Moms."
Tori Spelling
The actress and reality star shared a beautiful collage showing closeups of her four baby bumps over the years.
Jenna Bush Hager
The former first daughter had a snuggle session with her daughter, Margaret. "Loving on the babe who made me a mama!" she wrote in the caption. Next year, Jenna and husband Henry Hager will have another baby to dote on!
Alyssa Milano
The actress shared a closeup and message for all the moms out there. "It is the hardest job you will ever love," she wrote. "I appreciate you all! Blessings of love and light to you and your children always."
Ivanka Trump
This photo shows just how much Ivanka and Jared Kushner's kids, Arabella and Joseph, take after their parents.
Tiffani Thiessen
The actress had a "wonderful Mother's Day with all four generations" of women in her family.