Independence Day was marked with patriotic fervor as numerous US celebrities took to social media to share their celebrations. Among the stars joining the festivities were Will Smith, Katy Perry, and Cyndi Lauper.
Oscar-winning actor Will Smith revisited a nostalgic moment from his 1996 blockbuster Independence Day, posting a clip where the characters reunite with their families under a sky ablaze with fireworks. The Bad Boys star captioned the Instagram post with a heartfelt message: “Happy 4th, America!”
Cyndi Lauper, who recently performed on the Glastonbury main stage, shared a throwback photo of herself dressed as the Statue of Liberty, complete with a fake torch and a spiked crown. The 71-year-old singer wished her followers a happy Independence Day and urged them to register to vote ahead of the upcoming Presidential election.
Pop sensation Katy Perry celebrated in style, donning a strappy bikini top adorned with the American flag and a red and white polka-dot headscarf. Her look paid homage to the iconic Rosie the Riveter poster from World War II. Perry also referenced her hit song “Firework,” captioning the post with the lyrics: “BB UR A FIREWORK.”
Mark Wahlberg, known for his role in Ted, shared a photo of his family, extending his wishes for a “happy and safe 4th of July!!” to his fellow Americans.
Supermodel Cindy Crawford dazzled her followers with a video montage of herself modeling red, white, and blue outfits, while actor Kevin Bacon shared a quirky photo of himself lying on a foil blanket in a jumper and sunglasses, humorously captioning it: “Getting ready to watch the fireworks like.”
The Good Place actress Kristen Bell posted a joyful video of her husband Dax Shepard and their children dancing around the house in celebration. Bell’s caption reflected on the significance of the day: “Big USA birthday celebration dance party this morning, and the ‘dad speech’ about who his mom began, and our love for this country. Though we can improve in many ways, it remains the best place to work hard and see results. And we are forever grateful to those who fought for this democracy. Happy 4th of July xo.”
These heartfelt and festive messages from beloved celebrities added an extra sparkle to the nation’s 248th birthday celebration.