The likes of Russell Crowe, Osher Gunsberg and Em Rusciano were extremely vocal about their reasons for not celebrating Australia Day on Friday.
But while their message was heard loud-and-clear, it seemed to be at odds with the overwhelming majority of Down Under’s entertainment industry.
Among those opting to celebrate January 26 were Bec Judd and Rachael Finch, to the beauties embarking on bikini-clad beach trips with their respective families.
From Bec Judd, Rachael Finch and Simone Ormesher’s bikini-clad beach outing to Karl Stefanovic’s $2 dollar shop patriotism: Which celebs DID celebrate Australia Day?
Showcasing her very slender frame in a skimpy two-piece, Bec was pictured in the shallows of Eagle Bay, alongside her sister Kate.
‘Happy Australia Day. How lucky are we to be at the best beach in the best country in the world!’ she wrote.
In Sydney, Rachael sported a bright pink bikini for a day out with her hubby Michael Miziner and two kids Dominic, 10-months, and Violet, 4.
Meanwhile, Karl Stefanovic managed to duck into his local tourist-facing $2 shop, showing up to work in a cheaply made Southern Cross visor and a proud smile.
Opposed: The likes of Russell Crowe, Osher Gunsberg and Em Rusciano were extremely vocal about their reasons for not celebrating Australia Day on Friday
He appeared in a video on Today colleague and sister-in-law Sylvia Jeffreys’ Instagram story, seen ordering a chicken schnitzel from an on-set assistant.
The 43-year-old then turned around to face camera, smiling wide with two thumbs up, before wishing social media a happy Australia Day.
‘How lucky we are’: Among those opting to celebrate January 26 was Bec Judd (R) pictured in the shallows of Eagle Bay, alongside her sister Kate (L)
Cause for celebration! ‘Happy Australia Day. How lucky are we to be at the best beach in the best country in the world!’ she wrote
Network rivals Sunrise got into the spirit of the occasion too, the show’s official Instagram page sharing snaps of the cast playing a spot of street cricket.
In hilarious scenes over at Kyle Sandilands and Imogen Anthony’s house, the pair were mobbed by Australian memorabilia-wearing KIIS FM crew.
Patriotic in pink! In Sydney, Rachael sported a bright pink bikini for a day out with her hubby Michael Miziner and two kids Dominic, 10-months (pictured) and Violet, 4
Loves it! Meanwhile, Karl Stefanovic managed to duck into his local tourist-facing $2 shop, showing up to work in a cheaply made Southern Cross visor and a proud smile
The shock-jock and his girlfriend had just returned home from their farm and were VERY surprised to find their colleagues had decided to through an impromptu party at their place.
At one point, Kyle turned to camera and said: ‘Triple J f**ked it up for everyone, so we may as well have a party now!’
Wouldn’t miss it! Network rivals Sunrise got into the spirit of the occasion too, the show’s official Instagram page sharing snaps of the cast playing a spot of street cricket
He was referring to the fact the youth radio station has changed the date of its long-running Hottest 100 Australia Day countdown to the 27th this year.
Former reality stars Simone Ormesher, Noni Janur and Skye Wheatley all showcased their bronzed frames in skimpy bikinis to celebrate the occasion.
Mobbed! In hilarious scenes over at Kyle Sandilands and Imogen Anthony’s house, the pair were mobbed by Australian memorabilia-wearing KIIS FM crew
‘May as well’: At one point, Kyle turned to camera and said: ‘Triple J f**ked it up for everyone, so we may as well have a party now!’
UK native Simone joked in her caption: ‘Bloody Oath It’s Straya Day Mate! Crack Open a VB And Stay Hydrated Kid’.
Fellow Bachelor series star Alex Nation also had a day out at the beach, covering up for an excursion with her Dad.
‘Bloody oath’: UK-born Bachelor star Simone Ormesher joked in her caption: ‘Bloody Oath It’s Straya Day Mate! Crack Open a VB And Stay Hydrated Kid’
Out and about! Former reality star Noni Janur (R) showcased her bronzed frames in a skimpy bikini to celebrate the occasion
Beach babe! Former Big Brother contestant Skye Wheatley was out in force, celebrating the occasion over in Bali
She wrote in her caption: ‘Spending Australia Day with your best mate is tops’.
Over on Delta Goodrem’s Instagram, the songstress celebrated Australia Day by singing a cringe-worthy rendition of ‘I Am Australian’ by The Seekers.
Home and Away alumni Kate Ritchie took her adorable daughter Mae to a street parade in Berrima, later sharing a pro-Australia Day post on Instagram.
Daddy-daughter day! Fellow Bachelor series star Alex Nation also had a day out at the beach, covering up for an excursion with her Dad
‘I am Australian’: Over on Delta Goodrem’s Instagram, the songstress celebrated Australia Day by singing a cringe-worthy rendition of ‘I Am Australian’ by The Seekers
Mae-day! Home and Away alumni Kate Ritchie took her adorable daughter Mae to a street parade in Berrima, later sharing a pro-Australia Day post on Instagram