Sunshine and Quality Time: How Stars Are Spending Memorial Day Weekend

From paying tribute to our armed forces to spending quality time with their families, here’s how celebrities spent the unofficial first weekend of the summer

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Stars celebrating Memorial day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJpcE6J7b8/. Lana Condor

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Ahead of Memorial Day, Lana Condor gave a shoutout to her brother Arthur as he became an officer in the Navy. “I’m having a VERY PROUD sister moment,” she captioned her post on Instagram. “It was such an honor visiting you during LA Fleet Week & getting to see your ship, USS Essex. I’m so very proud of you ?”

Stars celebrating Memorial day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeKVEEIJss5/. Dwayne the rock Johnson

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The Rock enjoyed his holiday weekend by riding around in his four wheeler and sipping on Teremana Tequila. “Enjoy your holiday weekend with your families – it’s a special one,” he wrote on Instagram.

Martha Stewart celebrated Memorial Day in Somesville, Maine, which she described as “a beautiful American town with patriotic vibes.”

“Our deepest sympathies and sincerest thanks to those who sacrificed their lives for us and our country,” she captioned a photo of her standing behind an American flag on Instagram.

Stars celebrating Memorial day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJuEaMJJY4/. Jennifer Lopez

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Jennifer Lopez kicked off the holiday weekend with some fresh air outside. “BBQ-Chic” she captioned her stylish post on Instagram.

Following her daughter Ruby’s wedding, the actress shared several Instagram tributes in honor of Memorial Day. “Being a member of the Armed Forces and dedicating your life to the protection of your country is how this country came into existence,” she wrote. “The bravery and sacrifice and selflessness that soldiers display, whatever branch, whatever job, whatever circumstance, we are only here because of their bravery. All of my fathers and many of my family have served in the Armed Forces and we honor them here today.”

Stars celebrating Memorial day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeL8INBDijZ/. Melissa Joan Hart

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Melissa Joan Hart attended a Memorial Day parade with friends over the holiday weekend. “Today is to remember each life lost to protect what we take for granted most days,” she wrote on Instagram. “Thank you to all of the brave men & women who sacrificed everything, and thank you to their families.”

Tarek El Moussa and Heather Rae El Moussa celebrated Memorial Day weekend with some summertime activities with their kids, including a Slip ‘N Slide. “Sliding into summer like… ?” the real estate investor captioned his Reel on Instagram.

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The country singer had a lazy holiday as she sipped drinks by the pool on her Instagram Story.

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The couple celebrated their daughter Zaya‘s 15th birthday with an outdoor celebration with friends and family. “We all love you sooooooo much and you make us proud every single day! You are such a gift and a blessing in all our lives,” Gabrielle Union wrote on Instagram.

Stars celebrating Memorial day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeKKvA8v26d/. Sofia Vergara

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“Feliz Memorial day weekend,” the Modern Family alum captioned a photo of her and her dog on Instagram.

Stars celebrating Memorial day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeKJCjwP-pK/. Oliver Hudson

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Over the holiday weekend, Oliver Hudson soaked up the sun at a tropical location.

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Chrissy Teigen enjoyed some fun family time with her kids, Luna and Miles, in N.Y.C. “A very New York weekend, featuring the high line, Washington square and innnnnncredible pho and sizzling beef short rib at hello saigon,” she captioned the gallery of photos from their trip on Instagram.

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Laverne Cox relaxed by the pool as she rang in her 50th birthday over the holiday weekend. “Happy birthday to me,” she captioned a video of her strutting in her bikini.

Stars celebrating Memorial day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CeJ-R8Sp0lM/. Jana Kramer

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Jana Kramer documented her “Sunday Funday” with a poolside selfie. “Pool, worship music, sun, and gratitude,” she captioned the post.

Stars celebrating Memorial day . https://www.instagram.com/p/CeLyWpFL2cL/ Rebel Wilson

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Rebel Wilson took a trip to Florida for the holiday weekend, which included riding polo ponies and a mini Pitch Perfect reunion.

Liv Lo Golding wished everyone a “happy Memorial Day weekend” as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month comes to a close. “I am really grateful for this years API heritage month,” she wrote. “Holding breathwork and yoga classes for the community felt extra meaningful and left me thinking how we can all continue be leaders. If we help in the many ways we can, big, or small we will continue to be a powerful, positive and resilient community.”

After spending quality family time with his kids over the weekend, the Backstreet Boys singer paid tribute on Memorial Day, writing, “Today we honor all the men and women who have sacrificed so much to protect our freedom. We hope you all have a safe.”

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Sunshine and Quality Time: How Stars Are Spending Memorial Day Weekend

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