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Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes

Celebrities were doing the most on Instagram this year, but the best IGs featured their too cute kids.
By Sydney Scott · Updated October 26, 2020
01
Jurnee Smollett Bell
The world was introduced to Hunter Zion Bell this year and the little bundle of joy instantly made our hearts melt.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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02
Amber Rose
If this picture of Amber Rose and Wiz Khalifa’s son Sebastian doesn’t leave you saying ‘’awwww,’’ then you can’t be trusted.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
@amberrose/ instagram
03
The Curry’s
Riley and Ryan Curry were one of Instagram’s cutest sister duos.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
@ayeshacurry/ instagram
04
Usher
Usher’s boys were the cutest lil’ monsters this Halloween.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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05
Jussie Smollett
Smollett Bell’s brother, Empire star Jussie Smollett, did uncle duty with his beautiful niece Nylah, showing off his hairdressing skills.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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06
Beyoncé
And, little Blue rehearsed with her mom for the Super Bowl halftime show.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
@beyonce
07
Kandi Burruss
And Kandi’s little one, Ace, is the cutest little man.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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08
Phaedra Parks
The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star’s adorable boys make us wish time would slow down — they’re growing up so fast!
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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09
Marjorie Harvey
Marjorie Harvey had us all obsessed with her adorable grandkids.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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10
Lala Anthony
LaLa and Carmelo Anthony’s son is a chip off the old block and we love it.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
@lala/ instagram
11
Tia Mowry
And, Tia Mowry’s son Cree was absolutely full of joy.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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12
Tamera Mowry
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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13
Chris Brown
Royalty looked too cute in her floaties.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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14
Ciara
Little Future shared a priceless moment with his mommy.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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15
Nia Long
Nia Long had her two favorite boys by her side.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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16
Tina Knowles Lawson

Like many grandmothers, she loves to spoil her grandchildren. And, while she spoils them out of love, Mama Tina made us all go *me a a grandma*, when she admitted, “I buy them drum sets and noisy toys. I encourage them to ask for everything, so I’m getting my kids back.”

Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes

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17
Viola Davis
Davis’ daughter was full of excitement as her parents renewed their vows.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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18
Nick Cannon
Nick Cannon and Mariah Cary’s twins had fun at Legoland.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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19
Kelly Rowland
And, Kelly Rowland’s son just might be the happiest boy on earth.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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20
Garcelle Beauvais
Garcelle and her boys enjoyed a hunt for the perfect Christmas tree.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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21
Teyana Taylor
Junie, Teyana, and Iman took the best family photo.
Proud Parents: In 2016 Celebrity Instagrams Were All About Their Adorable Mini-Mes
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