#ThanksDad: How Celebs Celebrated Father’s Day

1. Celebs Celebrate Their Fathers

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This year’s Father’s Day was filled with celebs paying homage to the fathers and men in their lives that set the bar high on what it means to be a Daddy. From Former First Lady Michelle Obama to Viola Davis to John Legend, here are some of our favorite social media shout-outs.

2. Viola Davis

Thank you for loving me until you took your last breath and beyond. Thank you for the sacrifices. Love love you daddy❤️💕💕💕 Happy Father's Day! pic.twitter.com/fCO6ZlBcDT
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) June 17, 2018

3. Former First Lady Michelle Obama

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My father, Fraser Robinson, taught me to work hard, laugh often, and keep my word. Every day, I see @barackobama instilling those same values in our girls. #HappyFathersDay to dads everywhere who shape who we are - and who will always live on in our hearts.

A post shared by Michelle Obama (@michelleobama) on Jun 17, 2018 at 7:23am PDT

4. Kerry Washington

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This is a father celebrating his daughter in the early days of her career after she got up onstage and spoke truth to power in #TheVaginaMonologues. Dad, I am who I am because you made space for me to be me. Because you taught me to dream. And because you embrace the magic of life. Thank you. I love you. ❤️ K PS: I know you’re not on Instagram but I’m gonna send you this link so that you know that I bragged to the world about how cool you are & how blessed I am. LOL. #HappyFathersDay

A post shared by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:36am PDT

5. Imani Shubert

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The best part of life is raising a child with love so that their energy adds to the world as opposed to ruining it. Thank you for this fatherhood stuff @teyanataylor and @babyjunie4 I love you dearly. I'll change yall pampers after the game go off lmao ❤❤❤ #happyfathersday

A post shared by Iman. (@imanshumpert) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:20am PDT

6. Gabrielle Union

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They may not always like what you have to say, but they are always listening and learning from you. Keep leading baby 💜💛🧡 Happy Father's Day! @dwyanewade Zion is clearly not buying what you are selling! Lmaooo

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:22am PDT

7. Zendaya

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Knocked tf out, love you so much pops...happy daddy day♥️

A post shared by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jun 17, 2018 at 8:22pm PDT

8. Ciara

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There’s too many cute moments to choose from❤️.. @DangeRussWilson! I’m truly obsessed with how much you love our little ones, and how every moment matters to you! I’m so grateful for you. You are truly the best dad in the world. I Love You! #HappyFathersDay!

A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:20am PDT

9. Chrissy Teigen

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What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man. Thank you for the beautiful life and these beautiful lives you have given me. My best friend and partner always, the most loving and generous and kind human in the world. And the smartest. I didn’t say funniest so you know I’m not lying here. We love you with all our hearts. Happy Father’s Day

A post shared by chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:11am PDT

10. Kim Kardashian

You’re so heavy on my mind. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. I miss you so much dad ✨ pic.twitter.com/xiW8eiFzyd
— Kim Kardashian West (@KimKardashian) June 17, 2018

11. Lenny Kravitz

Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers, step fathers and father figures out there. Blessings and respect. pic.twitter.com/T2y132TgDh
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) June 17, 2018

12. Marvis Staples

Happy Father’s Day, Pops! Thanks for being such a great role model for me and my siblings, and a best buddy for Bigfoot here 🐕 💕 pic.twitter.com/tu5FaYY7L8
— Mavis Staples (@mavisstaples) June 17, 2018

13. Alicia Keys

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My beautiful love, I love everything about you! I love everything about the love you give to all of our beautiful babies. Your commitment, your passion, and the way you both grow and love deeper and deeper every day, every week, every month, every year! I love how silly you are, how crazy you are, how special you are and how much all of us (especially our kids) get to learn for your endlessness and ceiling-less-ness ;-). You are totally one of one and we cherish you! Happy Father’s Day everyday!! @therealswizzz 😍😍😍❤️❤️❤️🌟🌟🌟🌈🌈🌈😘😘😘 and to all the special fathers in the world 💕💕💕!

A post shared by Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:05am PDT

14. Cardi B

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Happy Father’s Day!I love how you love your kids❤️ It’s the finest thing of you😊!.....You gonna teach me how to change diapers!!!

A post shared by Cardib (@iamcardib) on Jun 17, 2018 at 7:01am PDT

15. John Legend

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Happy Father's Day to my dad, Ron Stephens (@popz_topz). He showed me how to be a good man and a good father. He's kind, creative, and full of joy, love and integrity. He set a great example for me that I try to follow to this day

A post shared by John Legend (@johnlegend) on Jun 17, 2018 at 9:11am PDT

16. Ayesha Curry

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Happy Fathers Day to my daddy!!!!! The reason Stephen has to deal with a full fledged diva princess every single day.👸🏽🤷🏽‍♀️😆 My A1 day one biggest supporter. You always encourage me to be my best self and shoot for the stars!... best grandpa ever too. Goodness I have some blessed children.

A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Jun 17, 2018 at 2:01pm PDT

17. Jada Pinkett Smith

The fam made a trip overseas to praise Will all day for Father’s Day💕 The youngest son is on his wayyyyyyyy but till then😜 pic.twitter.com/8HIyd92E4M
— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 17, 2018

18. Keri Hilson

🌹 (Dec 27, 1979). This is my Grand-dad & Dad on the day he married Mom. Dad, your life’s journey taught me so much about what I desire in love and what I seek in a life partner/father to my children.

I know SO many amazing Fathers—#HappyFathersDay to you all!! ❤️ pic.twitter.com/1p6JJc0vUP
— Keri Hilson (@KeriHilson) June 17, 2018

19. Ayesha Curry

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Happy Father’s Day to THE MOST INCREDIBLE father on the face of the universe. Our little girls are so incredibly lucky to have you as their dada. Compassionate, patient, silly and the ultimate gentleman. I’m not sure how they’re going to find someone when they get older because you’ve set the bar and expectations of how they should be treated and adored so high. I wouldn’t have it any other way. You make us so freaking happy every single day. Thank you love of my life and father of our soon to be 3 children (WOAH) for exuding unconditional love and major dad skills. Love you. 😍😍😍🤴🏽🕺🏽💁🏽‍♂️👨🏽😎

A post shared by Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) on Jun 17, 2018 at 12:18pm PDT

20. Quincy Jones

It’s absolutely beautiful to look back on these pics of me & my daddy, because it reminds me of his ❤️ & how he never gave up on us. It’s up to you to create the type of relationship you want to have with your kid, & it’s never too late to start! Happy #fathersday pic.twitter.com/Xn4jpIxz7w
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) June 17, 2018

21. Busta Rhymes

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Happy Father’s Day Dad. I’m still trying to be like you as a Father. I’m still learning how to be a better Father. I miss you soooooo much. So many unanswered questions. Thank you for giving me life King. I love you King. Rest Easy Trevor G. Smith aka DADDY!!!!

A post shared by Busta Rhymes (@bustarhymes) on Jun 17, 2018 at 11:57am PDT

22. Kelis

Happy Father’s Day @iammikemora
Sheppy, Knight and I️ are so blessed to have you in our lives!
Love you babe xoxo 😘 pic.twitter.com/X24cW7O2pm
— KELIS (@kelis) June 18, 2018

23. Swizz Beatz

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Happy Fathers Day to the man that started it all 🙌🏽 My grandfather THE EL 🙌🏽 King of the Deans 🏆 Blessings and love & Eid Mubarak

A post shared by No Breaks In 2020 (@therealswizzz) on Jun 17, 2018 at 4:47pm PDT

24. Quincy Jones

It’s absolutely beautiful to look back on these pics of me & my daddy, because it reminds me of his ❤️ & how he never gave up on us. It’s up to you to create the type of relationship you want to have with your kid, & it’s never too late to start! Happy #fathersday pic.twitter.com/Xn4jpIxz7w
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) June 17, 2018