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How Celebrities Spent Their Summer

Summer is a time to relax, unwind and do the things you love. And like us, celebrities need a chance to chill out, too. Lucky for them, their chill-out moments happen in exotic locales. Here's a look at how our favorite celebrities spent the summer of 2014.

By Lauren Turner · August 15, 2014October 27, 2020
01
Lebron and Savannah James

The James’ took a late summer vacation to Mykonos, Greece as a “push gift” to expectant mom, Savannah.

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02
Serena Williams

Serena got another chance to show off her great body off the court, while she sunbathed on a yatch in Croatia.  

03
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade

The soon-to-be Mr. and Mrs. Dwyane Wade took a little summer vaca to Napa for some vineyard fun. 

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04
Beyonce and Jay Z

If you didn’t already know, Bey and Jay spent their summer On The Run, literally. 

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05
Ciara

The fashionable new mommy got to take a break from the city life for some freeing time in Ibiza. 

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06
Joan Smalls

This fierce model spent her summer kicking up some dirt on her four-wheeler in Dubai. 

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07
Chanel Iman

In flawless model style, Chanel made sure to do a sultry late night photo shoot in the middle of the Jamaican woods.

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08
Naomi Campbell

The supermodel showed her strut while taking a trip to Tokyo. We love the all black everything!

09
Lance Gross

Lance got to take his camera all the way to Shanghai for a little trip with his students of his alma mater, Howard University. 

10
Kevin Hart

The Think Like a Man Too star got a break from his workouts for a little time in Miami. 

11
Tia Mowry

The Instant Mom star got a chance to instantly relax, in Anguilla. Look at that view!

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12
Kandi Burruss and Family

After Kandi’s Wedding aired and make history on Bravo, Kandi and her family got to be real tourists in Hollywood. 

13
Kelly Rowland

The soon-to-be mommy spent her summer doing one thing: Working out and getting ready for her baby boy. We can’t wait!

14
June Ambrose

The fashionista spent lots of time away from the city, in the Hamptons and on friend’s farms. She still looks like her city-girl self. 

15
Jourdan Dunn

Jourdan took some time to be a regular twenty-something girl this summer and attended Coachella. 

16
Lala and Carmelo Anthony

Mr. and Mrs. Carmelo Anthony took a life-chaning summer vacation to South Africa where they made new frieds and ever-lasting memories. 

17
Kimora Lee Simmons

Kimora Lee Simmons is always dolled up, but she got to take some quality bikini time in Italy. 

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18
Terrence J

Leaving behind the team on E Network, Terrence J got a chance to see the Motherland, when he took a trip to Tanzania. 

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19
Robin Roberts

The Good Morning America host gives us a peek at her vacation in Big Sur, California. What a cool nest. 

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20
Jurnee and Josiah Bell

This adorable couple shared a shot while on their endless roadtrip across California.

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21
Magic and Cookie Johnson, Kimora Lee Simmons, and Family

Apparently Monaco is the place to be this month. Simmons posted this photo with the caption, “Ran into my lovely peeps Cookie and Magic Johnson! Love them! #family #YachtLife #Monaco.” Note: We see you with that Beyonce t-shirt Cookie!

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22
Angela Simmons

The budding style star takes on Miami. 

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23
Oprah

The media mogul and her beau Stedman Graham traveled to Baltimore where they enjoyed a crab feast.

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