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Home · Father's Day

20 Sweet Father's Day Moments That Made Us Smile

While celebrating the fathers in our lives this weekend we couldn't help but notice the absolutely adorable moments from our favorite celebs. Here, we've rounded up the most aww-worthy Father's Day moments that Instagram had to offer.

By Dominique Hobdy · June 22, 2015October 27, 2020
01
Michelle Obama

“Thinking today and every day about the father of these two. Happy Father’s Day! -mo,” wrote First Lady Michelle Obama. We couldn’t think of a sweeter message for the head of the first family.

Michelle Obama Instagram
02
Beyonce

Beyonce posted this picture of Blu Ivy and Jay Z doing what they do best; being an adorable daddy-daughter duo.

Beyonce Instagram
03
Kelly Rowland

“#HAPPYFATHERSDAY God you broke the mold with this one! #myhubbyisanexceptionalDAD,” wrote Kelly. Love!!

Kelly Rowland Instagram
04
Lance Gross

Lance Gross took to Instagram to profess his love for his baby girl on Father’s Day captioning the photo, “Forever my lady.” Let us all say, awwww!

Lance Gross Instagram
05
Tia Mowry

“Happy Father’s Day! We both wouldn’t be here without your love!! @coryhardrict,” wrote Tia Mowry in honor of Cory Hardrict. We love this family.

Tia Mowry Instagram
06
Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian sent a sweet message to Kanye West and confirmed that the couple is expecting a boy saying, “Precious moments like this when we were traveling on tour with you are what I live for. You’re such a good daddy to North & you will be the best daddy to our new son too!”

Kim Kardashian Instagram
07
Tisha Campbell Martin

“We had a great Father’s Day I love you @duane_martin so much,” wrote Tisha Campbell.

Tisha Campbell Instagram
08
Nicole Ari Parker

“Mr Kodjoe #BothofYourArmsAlwaysSayIgotChu Since Day One. #father #protector #guider #provider #unbreakable #unshakeable #pillarofstrength #SophieNicoandMe
#thelucky3 Happy Father’s Day to the #greatestdaddyintheworld,” wrote Nicole Ari Parker in honor of Boris Kodjoe on Father’s Day. You’ve got to love this family.

Nicole Ari Parker Instagram
09
Beyonce

“Happy Father’s Day to all the fathers around the world,” wrote Beyonce. Look at little Bey! We love a good throwback picture!

Beyonce Instagram
10
Zendaya

“This picture speaks for itself….I love you so much daddy and I’m so thankful for you,” wrote Zendaya. We agree Zendaya. This picture is too sweet for words.

Zendaya Instagram
11
LaLa Anthony

“Happy Father’s Day to the best dad on the planet. We love you so much & I truly appreciate what an amazing dad you are. Thank you for being Kiyans best friend, his hero, and a great example of a man for him. Happy Fathers Day @carmeloanthony,” wrote LaLa Anthony. We love this father/son duo.

LaLa Anthony Instagram
12
Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay wrote a poetic tribute to her father saying, “When you look at a fella, you can see his song written on him. Tells you what kind of man he is in the world.” Happy Father’s Day to my Pops. His song is strong and clear and beautiful. xo #augustwilson.”

Ava DuVernay Instagram
13
Zoe Kravitz

The family never loses their cool. Zoe Kravitz posted this photo of her dad saying, “Happy Father’s Day. @lennykravitz.”

Zoe Kravitz Instagram
14
@tamarbraxtonher

Tamar Braxton never fails to entertain. She wrote a sweet and funny message to her husband saying, “Happy Fathers Day to my everything!! I love u beyond a friend, a lover and most of all the BEST father.. & baby daddy of all time!! #ifidonthaveyou I tell you… They are TRULY no words!! #happyFathersday looks like you are going to have Jessica rabbit show up later on cause I burnt your dinner like a jack ass!”

Tamar Braxton Instagram
15
Mariah Carey

Dem babies had a sweet message for Nick Cannon via Mariah Carey’s Instagram. “Happy Father’s Day @nickcannon!! Love, Roc & Roe,” wrote Mariah.

Mariah Carey Instagram
16
Sanaa Lathan

“Happy Father’s Day @stanlathan. Thank you for your constant love,” wrote Sanaa Lathan. What a precious daddy and daughter moment!

Sanaa Lathan Instagram
17
Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks had this adorable message for her dad, “Happy Fathers Day!! I am so happy that you are my Dad. I wouldn’t trade you for anything! No way, no how. Thank you for showing me how I should be treated when you took me on my first date. And for proving determination & hard work always pays off. Thank you so much for being the biggest goofball ever and letting me know it’s okay to be myself. And for always loving & believing in me, you’re the best Dad in the world!! I love you to infinity! #lastnamesparks #deucedeuce.”

Jordin Sparks Instagram
18
Jennifer Hudson

“Happy Father’s Day , dada!,” wrote Jennifer Hudson.

Jennifer Hudson Instagram
19
Chris Brown

New dad, Chris Brown is clearly in love. “Happy Father’s Day to the real fathers. She changed my life. #GLAD2BEHERDAD,” wrote Brown.

Chris Brown Instagram
20
Vanessa Bryant

Vanessa Bryant had this heartfelt message for Kobe Bryant, “Happy Father’s Day babe! @Kobebryant Thank you for all the ways you go above and beyond for our family. You are an incredible father to our little firls. Seeing what a great dad you are only makes me love you even more! We love you so much. Love, VB, Nani and Gigi.”

Vanessa Bryant Instagram

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