International Women’s Day is a day to celebrate women and girls and all the incredible things they’ve achieved.
This year’s theme was #EachForEqual and people around the globe celebrated gender equality on March 8 in various ways, but some of our favourite celebrities opted to share their own personal messages celebrating the women in their lives.
Instagram was flooded with tributes and heart-filled messages to all the women out there, from mothers and daughters to friends and colleagues.
From Bindi Irwin’s touching shout-out to her mum Terri, to Teresa Palmer’s dedication to her young daughter Poet, we found ourselves getting quite emotional over these gorgeous posts.
Keep scrolling as we round up the best celeb tributes for International Women’s Day
Nicole Kidman
“We can always use more opportunities to celebrate the deeply special women in our lives,” Nicole Kidman wrote alongside a photo of her mum and sister Antonia Kidman.
Meghan Markle
Duchess Meghan surprised students at Robert Clack Upper School in Dagenham, a borough of East London, where the equal pay movement in the UK was born.
School student calls Duchess Meghan beautiful during her International Women’s Day visit
Carrie Bickmore
Carrie Bickmore’s partner Chris Walker shared a sweet snap of Carrie and daughter Evie simply captioning it, “#IWD”.
Evie and Addie
He also shared some more precious photos of the important ladies in his life, including the two daughters he shares with Carrie – Evie and Addie.
Terri Irwin
Bindi Irwin shared a tribute to the “most incredible woman” she’s ever known, her mum Terri Irwin adding that “her passion, grace and courage is beyond anything this world has ever known.”
Lisa Wilkinson
Lisa Wilkinson shared this timely reminder that we should support ourselves and fellow women.
Lisa Wilkinson
Talk about a powerhouse! She also paid tribute to the “supportive, super smart, sassy, seriously great chicks” she shares her Project desk with, including co-star Carrie Bickmore.
Megan Gale
In a heartwarming post, Megan Gale stated that she wished her daughter Rosie to be “kind, loving, resilient, caring, determined, patient, free-spirited, honest, strong, confident, humble, respectful and so, so much more.” We can’t believe how similar they look!
Angela Bishop
“If we stick together, we can achieve anything.” Studio 10‘s Angela Bishop’s inspirational quote is almost as uplifting as her photo with daughter Amelia.
Rebecca Gibney
Packed to the Rafters star Rebecca Gibney uploaded a sweet selfie with her beloved Mama Shirl to celebrate the day.
Brendan Fevola
“Happy International Women’s Day I’m the luckiest man alive to be surrounded by 5 amazing Girls wouldn’t want it any other way,” Brendan Fevola captioned a photo of his wife Alex and their four daughters, Mia, Leni, Lulu and Tobi.
Michelle Bridges
Fitness guru Michelle Bridges remarked how inspired she’s been by the “incredible women, from all ages, cultures and communities” who have shown her the “strength, courage, beauty and POWER we all hold.”
Brooke Boney
Today‘s Brooke Boney shared a post dedicated to some of her favourite women and urged everyone “to consider how we include women who aren’t like us.”
Teresa Palmer
“I’m so glad to be a woman, to parent a little woman, to be immersed in deep friendships with women and to be a part of the movement to ensure that women globally are treated with the same respect, dignity and equality afforded to men,” actress Teresa Palmer wrote alongside this photo with her daughter Poet.
Jamie Oliver
TV chef Jamie Oliver made his own collage to honour the important women in his life – including his wife and daughters and rather randomly, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia!
Kyly Clarke
Kyly Clarke shared an adorable photo of her daughter Kelsey-Lee all decked out in pigtails adding, “Raise our daughters to be fearless, strong and confident.”
Michelle Obama
Former First Lady and founder of The Girls Opportunity Alliance, Michelle Obama, said she hoped everyone will join her in celebrating women all over the world and “renewing our commitment to empowering the next generation.”
David Beckham
“I’m so lucky to be surrounded by amazing and strong women as we celebrate International Women’s Day,” David Beckham captioned a series of snaps of wife Victoria, daughter Harper Seven and his mum, Sandra.
Angie Kent
Angie Kent shared a hilarious silent video of herself with a tiny hand captioned with a powerful message that read: “A woman should be two things: Who and What she wants. I am generation Equality. Happy International Women’s Day to all my wonderful, whacky, passionate, powerful (whatever you want to be) QUEENS. You’re unique and heard.”
Delta Goodrem
The Voice girls stick together! Delta Goodrem shared a Polaroid snap of herself, fellow judge Kelly Rowland and host Renée Bargh hanging out on the day.
Stephanie McIntosh
Neighbours star and mum-of-two Stephanie McIntosh shared a cute and cuddly snap with two of the most important young women in her life.