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Let’s hear it for the dads! Here are the sweetest, most heartfelt Father’s Day messages from your favourite celebs

''You're the centre of our family's happiness.''
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Each year, when Father’s Day rolls around, it’s the perfect time to say thanks for their selflessness, unwavering support and unconditional love.

It’s the day we stop and celebrate all the hard-working dads, grandads, step-dads, uncles and father figures in our lives.

And in 2021, Father’s Day was spent in some form of lockdown for many of us – including plenty of your favourite celebrities.

Take a look at the sweetest and most beautiful Father’s Day messages from your favourite stars as they spent the day sharing the love.

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Chris Hemsworth

Chris Hemsworth shared a snap with his lookalike dad, Craig, in honour of the special day.

“Happy Father’s Day you big bloody champion!! Thanks for always being there. Love ya dad,” Chris wrote.

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Elsa Pataky

Meanwhile, Chris was the star of his own Father’s Day tribute, with his wife, Elsa Pataky, sharing a cute photo of their family.

“Happy Father’s Day to this amazing dad, he can’t keep up with the kids but he tries,” she wrote.

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Bindi Irwin

Bindi Irwin took to Instagram to share a photo of her husband, Chandler, with their baby girl Grace.

“Watching my husband become a Dad has been extraordinary. Grace adores her Dadda, and I treasure every moment watching them laugh and play together,” she wrote.

“Chandler does a million things for us every day. I love that he takes Grace on daily dad-ventures and watches the sunrise with her almost every morning. Your girls love you so much, sweetheart.”

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Bindi Irwin 2

Bindi also shared a photo with her late father, Steve Irwin.

“I wish with all my heart that Dad could hug my beautiful girl,” she wrote in the caption. “It’s been 15 years since he passed away. I hold on to the thought that he’s her guardian angel now, watching over the most special part of my life, Grace Warrior.”

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Robert Irwin

Bindi’s brother, Robert Irwin, kept things simple for his Father’s Day tribute. He shared a beautiful throwback photo with his late dad, with just a yellow love heart in the caption.

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Kate Ritchie

In honour of her lovely dad, Kate Ritchie shared a photo from her wedding day.

“Sharing one of my most precious images of me with my Dad.. I love you Dad,” she wrote.

“Being near you makes so many things feel okay. I think it’s about feeling safe… Which is why it’s tough not being able to see you today. And all the other days. Happy Father’s Day.”

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James Stewart

Home and Away co-stars James Stewart and Sarah Roberts found love on-set, since tying the knot and becoming a family, with his daughter, Scout, from his marriage to Jessica Marais.

Sharing a polaroid with James and Scout, Sarah wrote: “You’re the centre of our family’s happiness. Happy Father’s Day.”

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Neil and Edwina

Sunrise star Edwina Bartholomew is currently expecting her second child with husband Neil Varcoe.

“Happy Father’s Day. We hope you enjoyed the in-depth analysis of the sign we made you,” she wrote, including a photo of a sign with drawings by their daughter Molly.

“Thank you for all the wonderful Neil-y things that you have passed onto Molly like her compulsive need to clean up ‘ess’ and her love of cows, trucks and ‘bee-bee-bee’ (honey). We love you.”

Rodger Corser

Doctor Doctor star Rodger Corser shared a “tough” shot with his dad and brother, all sporting fake tattoo sleeves.

“Happy Father’s Day,” he wrote. “You’ve always lead by example and always taught us to never ever do anything we’ll regret later.”

“Campbell and I are just chips of the old block….or perhaps more aptly a couple of Koonunga Hills of the old 389!”

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Karl Stefanovic

Jasmine Stefanovic shared photos of her husband, Karl Stefanovic, with their daughter, Harper May, and his children from marriage to Cassandra Thorburn, Ava, Jackson and River.

“Happy Fathers Day Karlitos,” she wrote with a loveheart emoji. “Thank you for making us laugh everyday! We love you.”

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Matty J

Ever the comedian, The Bachelor Australia star Laura Byrne shared a series of fun snaps to commemorate the special occasion for Matty J – father to Marlie-Mae and Lola.

“Happy Father’s Day to this spectacular specimen of a Daddy. WE LOVE YOU, you big silly weirdo,” Laura wrote.

“I love doing this parenting gig with you. Let’s have more… but like also let’s not, and get some sleep.”

Fifi Box

Fifi Box celebrated her dad and his bond with her daughters, Trixie and Daisy.

“Happy Father’s Day to my wonderful dad,” she wrote alongside a collage of happy family photos. “We love you so much, we are the luckiest girls in the world having you love us as much as you do. You mean the world to us.”

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Chris Judd

Bec Judd shared a sweet black-and-white snap of her husband, Chris Judd, reading to their kids in bed.

“Happy days,” she simply captioned the post. “Love you our King.”

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Pete Stefanovic

Sylvia Jeffreys shared a touching tribute to her husband and father-of-two, Peter Stefanovic.

“Happy Father’s Day to Oscar and Henry’s fun, devoted Dad,” she wrote. “Our boys are so lucky. And to my Dad, who thankfully got to hold his lookalike Grandson before borders shut again. Love to all the loving Dads.”

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Daniel Macpherson

Australian actor Dan Macpherson shared a sweet snap alongside his father and son, Austin, who he shares with ex-wife Zoe Ventoura.

“Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there,” Dan wrote alongside the sweet snap.

“Fatherhood has simply been the greatest gift, and completely changed my relationship with my own Dad. Thoughts with everyone, like us, separated by lockdowns and border closures today. Big Love to you all.”

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Kris Smith

Kris Smith is a joyful dad-of-three to Ethan, who he shares with ex-Dannii Minogue, and daughters Mila and Frankie, who he shares with partner Sarah Boulazeris.

The star shared a series of heartwarming photos on Instagram to celebrate Father’s Day, writing in the caption:

“It’s the greatest gift you can ever receive, and the most challenging you’ll ever face. Still nothing compares, happy Father’s Day to every figure out there”

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Lachy Wiggle

Lachlan from The Wiggles celebrated Father’s Day with partner Dana Stephenson and their twin daughters, Lulu and Lottie.

“You mean the world to so many people, your kindness, your generosity, your joy, your love shines through everything you do,” Dana wrote.

“But to these three little people, you are our whole world. Our home, our hearts are so full of love and laughter everyday because of you. Each one of our beautiful children light up because of you, the greatest love a child could feel. We are so lucky and we adore you to every galaxy and beyond 💜 Happy Father’s Day.”

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