Holly Willoughby shares touching tribute to her dad for Father’s Day

It’s the one day a year to go above and beyond for the special men in our lives.

And Holly Willoughby and Victoria Beckham have led the stars paying tribute to their dads and other halves this Father’s Day. 

Taking to Instagram, the 37-year-old TV presenter shared a heartwarming photo with her dad Brian and captioned the snap with a gushing note on Sunday.  

Tribute: Holly Willoughby and Victoria Beckham have led the stars paying tribute to their dads and other halves on Father’s Day on Sunday. Holly pictured with her dad Brian 

Heartfelt: While fashion designer Victoria, 44, marked the special day by giving her 3.7 million followers a glimpse into the family's celebrations at home with a stream of heartfelt snaps

Heartfelt: While fashion designer Victoria, 44, marked the special day by giving her 3.7 million followers a glimpse into the family's celebrations at home with a stream of heartfelt snaps

Heartfelt: While fashion designer Victoria, 44, marked the special day by giving her 3.7 million followers a glimpse into the family’s celebrations at home with a stream of heartfelt snaps

Beaming down the camera, she wrote alongside the candid image: ‘Happy father’s day to this bundle of pure joy… love you daddy! xxx.’

While fashion designer Victoria, 44, marked the special day by giving her 3.7 million followers a glimpse into the family’s celebrations at home with a stream of heartfelt snaps.

In one candid shot, the former Spice Girl posted a picture of husband David, 43, surrounded by a number of Father’s Day cards which read ‘Daddy, I love you’, ‘Happy Father’s Day’ and ‘World’s Best Dad’ as he held a polka dot mug with ‘Daddy’ across the front.  

Grinning as he spent time with his brood, Victoria captioned the shot: ‘Happy Fathers day to the best daddy in the world!!! X We all love u so much!!! x so many kisses from us all x.’

Presents: In the lead up, Victoria teased a mountain of presents and cards waiting for David on her Instagram Stories

Presents: In the lead up, Victoria teased a mountain of presents and cards waiting for David on her Instagram Stories

Presents: In the lead up, Victoria teased a mountain of presents, one of which was the Big Green Egg BBQ, which is a kamado-style ceramic charcoal barbecue cooker, waiting for David on her Instagram Stories

Love: She also shared six-year-old Harper's cute poem to him, entitled 'Thank you Daddy, I love you Daddy'

Love: She also shared six-year-old Harper’s cute poem to him, entitled ‘Thank you Daddy, I love you Daddy’

Sweet: While gushing over David, the former pop star made sure to have a moment for her own father Anthony Adams and posted a sweet shot with her mother Jackie and dad at her Christening

Sweet: While gushing over David, the former pop star made sure to have a moment for her own father Anthony Adams and posted a sweet shot with her mother Jackie and dad at her Christening

The fashionista later uploaded a photo of the former footballer with three of their four kids; Cruz, Romeo and Harper, sitting on a car bonnet and wrote alongside it: ‘I think they love him x Truly the best daddy @davidbeckham x missing u @brooklynbeckham x’.

In the lead up, Victoria teased a mountain of presents and cards waiting for David on her Instagram Stories while also sharing six-year-old Harper’s cute poem to him, entitled ‘Thank you Daddy, I love you Daddy’.

While gushing over David, the former pop star made sure to have a moment for her own father Anthony Adams and posted a sweet shot with her mother Jackie and dad at her Christening. 

She captioned the shot: ‘Another great daddy!! X I love u so much and I love that major tache u had for my christening x kisses x’. 

David also took time out of his own celebrations to profess his gratitude to his own father Ted with a stream of images of them together throughout the years.

‘Happy Father’s Day dad and to all the fathers out there,’ he said. ‘Being a parent is the most special and the most rewarding role you could ever have, so cherish every single moment.’ 

Gratitude: David also took time out of his own celebrations to profess his gratitude to his own father Ted with a stream of images of them together throughout the years

Gratitude: David also took time out of his own celebrations to profess his gratitude to his own father Ted with a stream of images of them together throughout the years

In the past: He began: 'Happy Father’s Day dad and to all the fathers out there'

In the past: He began: ‘Happy Father’s Day dad and to all the fathers out there’

'Special': He added: 'Being a parent is the most special and the most rewarding role you could ever have, so cherish every single moment'

‘Special’: He added: ‘Being a parent is the most special and the most rewarding role you could ever have, so cherish every single moment’

Elsewhere, Davina McCall, who sadly lost her grandmother Pippy this week, posted a photo of herself with her half-sister Millie and mother Gabby alongside her father Andrew to celebrate the occasion. 

She shared: ‘Happy Fathers Day to our Dad !!! Our Dad is totally amazing! Loves laughing , partying, jazz, hugging, helping, listening, ironing, cleaning, tidying… basically he loves life. 

‘He deals with every hurdle he faces with extreme dignity and courage … and our mum Gaby by his side! Love you guys! Happy Father’s Day daddy’. 

Tamara Ecclestone, 33, followed in Victoria Beckham’s social media footsteps as she paid tribute to the fathers in her life; husband Jay Rutland and her own dad Bernie.

Posting a snap of Jay cradling their daughter Sophia after she was born, she wrote: ‘Happy Fathers Day to the best daddy to our Fifi. You are fun dad personified the best tickles the best reading voice in owl babies Fifis favourite book. 

‘I see so much of you in Fifi especially the mischief the fun and all the laughter. She is very lucky to have a Daddy who loves her like you do and protects and her and I know always will.’

Celebrations: Elsewhere, Davina McCall, who sadly lost her grandmother Pippy this week, posted a photo of herself with her half-sister Millie and mother Gabby alongside her father Andrew to celebrate the occasion

Celebrations: Elsewhere, Davina McCall, who sadly lost her grandmother Pippy this week, posted a photo of herself with her half-sister Millie and mother Gabby alongside her father Andrew to celebrate the occasion

Sweet: Tamara Ecclestone, 33, followed in Victoria Beckham's social media footsteps as she paid tribute to the fathers in her life; husband Jay Rutland and her own dad Bernie

Sweet: Tamara Ecclestone, 33, followed in Victoria Beckham's social media footsteps as she paid tribute to the fathers in her life; husband Jay Rutland and her own dad Bernie

Sweet: Tamara Ecclestone, 33, followed in Victoria Beckham’s social media footsteps as she paid tribute to the fathers in her life; husband Jay Rutland and her own dad Bernie

Sister, sister: However that wasn't all for Tamara, who paid tribute to her younger sister Petra for being a selfless parent to her children from her relationship with ex James Stunt

Sister, sister: However that wasn’t all for Tamara, who paid tribute to her younger sister Petra for being a selfless parent to her children from her relationship with ex James Stunt

The socialite then posted a photo of her F1 boss father Bernie, 87, with her daughter and his granddaughter Sophia. 

‘When the boss met his match,’ she began. ‘Not only my amazing Daddy but the best Grandad to Fifi. Let’s be honest not many people would get away with squeezing the cheeks like that.’

However that wasn’t all for Tamara, who paid tribute to her younger sister Petra for being a selfless parent to her children from her relationship with ex James Stunt. 

Sharing a selfie of the pair, she said: ‘Also celebrating my sister today who has been not only the most devoted selfless mother but often taken the role of a father also to her her beautiful children.  

‘You have never complained asked for help and never given up. Your babies are so blessed to have you you are the best example of love and strength they could ever wish for. Proud of you.’ 

Remembering: And as many celebrities celebrated their fathers, reality star and beauty mogul Kim Kardashian, 37, remembered her father Robert, who died in 2003 after a battle with cancer, and revealed he had been playing 'heavy' on her mind

Remembering: And as many celebrities celebrated their fathers, reality star and beauty mogul Kim Kardashian, 37, remembered her father Robert, who died in 2003 after a battle with cancer, and revealed he had been playing ‘heavy’ on her mind

All smiles: Former EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa paid tribute to her own father and her former beau Dan Osborne on the photo-sharing platform

All smiles: Former EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa paid tribute to her own father and her former beau Dan Osborne on the photo-sharing platform

All smiles: Former EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa, who is due to give birth to her second child, paid tribute to her own father and her former beau Dan Osborne on the photo-sharing platform

Proud: CBB star Stephanie Davies posted a photo of her dad holding her baby son Caben-Albi

Proud: CBB star Stephanie Davies posted a photo of her dad holding her baby son Caben-Albi

And as many celebrities celebrated their fathers, reality star and beauty mogul Kim Kardashian, 37, remembered her father Robert, who died in 2003 after a battle with cancer, and revealed he had been playing ‘heavy’ on her mind.

She penned alongside a photo of the pair from her childhood: ‘I know I’m posting this early but you’re so heavy on my mind tonight. Happy Father’s Day to the best dad in the world. I miss you so much dad’.  

While former Blue Peter presenter Simon Thomas, who lost his wife Gemma to leukemia in November, also shared a poignant post for those who have lost their fathers. 

‘Chaps – Happy Fathers Day,’ he shared. ‘Keep doing the most important job in the world with grace, love & humour. But my heart goes out to those for whom today is a tough tough day, a reminder of the dad you’ve lost and miss beyond words. I hope amidst that pain you can smile as you remember.’ 

Former EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa paid tribute to her own father and her former beau Dan Osborne on the photo-sharing platform. 

CBB star Stephanie Davies posted a photo of her dad holding her baby son Caben-Albi while Marnie Simpson remembered her dad, who died a year ago. 

 



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