Ah siblings. The cause, and solution to the many tumbles and triumphs to occur over the course of our lives.
Whether it’s their friendly competition pushing you to one-up them, their merciless teasing toughening you up for life’s challenges, or simply their unconditional love – no matter how many times you steal their clothes or blame those dirty dishes on them – there’s no one quite like our siblings.
For our favourite A-list celebs and their families, its no different – only, they have a slightly bigger audience when it comes to exposing the good and the bad of family life.
On April 10, National Siblings Day posed the perfect opportunity for celebrities to shine a light on their relationships with their brothers and sisters, and boy were we glad they did.
From US celebrity royalty like Michelle Obama, Kate Hudson and Ryan Seacrest, to actual British royalty like Fergie and Eugenie – there was a plethora of pure gold for the eyeballs to enjoy as celebrities took to social media to share their tributes.
We’ve rounded up the very best below – keep scrolling for some good old-fashioned sibling love, throwbacks a-plenty and some jaw-dropping revelations too – these celebs have some interesting backgrounds!
WATCH: Chris Hemsworth talks about sibling rivalry with his brothers. Gallery begins after video…
Like brother like sister! Kate Hudson took the day’s opportunity to announce a very exciting new project – she and brother Oliver are starting a podcast! Sharing the candid pic to Instagram, Kate wrote: “These siblings are up to something and you’re gonna love it! Can you guess…? I’ll give you a hint… It starts with a pod and ends with a cast 💡” (Image: Instagram / @katehudson)
Not to alarm you, but Mark Wahlberg has NINE siblings, and they’re ALL in this picture. Posting the cute snap to his Twitter account, Mark wrote: “A rare photo of all nine of us (I’m the youngest.) How many siblings do you have?” (Image: Twitter / @markwahlberg)
Those cheeks! Singer Jared Leto is barely recognisable in this adorable snap of himself and older brother Shannon. “Thank you for sharing this MARS life with me. Couldn’t do it without you,” he wrote. (Image: Twitter / @jaredleto)
Sarah Ferguson got on board the American holiday by sharing a never-before-seen pic of her and sister Jane. “On National Siblings Day I am celebrating my sister who is so important to me and I love her more than ever, even so far away in Australia,” she wrote. (Image: Instagram / @sarahferguson15)
The candid royal also shared another picture of a pair of prominent siblings in her life – daughters Beatrice and Eugenie. (Image: Instagram / @sarahferguson15)
And Eugenie got on board too, sharing this sweet snap from a Vogue shoot the pair did in October last year. She also posted another candid picture of Beatrice helping her into a car on her wedding day, writing: “Happy National Siblings Day… and to my big sister, you’re the best especially when helping me and my dress into the getaway car.” (Image: Instagram / @princesseugenie)
Watch Princess Beatrice arrive as sister Eugenie’s wedding in the video below. Gallery continues…
Princess Beatrice arrives at Princess Eugenie’s wedding
American television show host Ryan Seacrest and sister Meredith were thick as thieves then, and they still are now: “My best friend who also happens to be my sister @mmseacrest. Happy #NationalSiblingsDay! #tbt,” Ryan penned. (Image: Twitter / @ryanseacrest)
You’d barely recognise her here, but a young Ellen DeGeneres was clearly a fan of her bro from the get-go. Posting the cute throwback picture to Instagram, she wrote: “Happy #NationalSiblingsDay to this handsome soldier. Love, your favorite cowgirl. @vancedegeneres” (Image: Twitter / @TheEllenShow)
Here’s a blast from the past! The baby-faced Jonas Brothers looked fresh faced and ready for a bright future in this sweet throwback pic posted by their official Twitter account! (Image: Twitter / @jonasbrothers)
Watch the Jonas Brothers announce their big return to music in the video below. Gallery continues…
The Jonas Brothers announce their return to music
Meanwhile, former first lady Michelle Obama certainly isn’t a stranger to bold and brave men! Sharing this picture of older brother Craig to Twitter, Michelle wrote: “For as long as I can remember, my big brother Craig has always had my back. He’s still one of my best friends today. Thanks for always coming out swinging for me, @CraigMalRob!” (Image: Twitter / @michelleobama)
Recognise this cheesy smile? Jimmy Fallon shared this adorable picture of himself and sister Gloria to Twitter, writing: “Nothing like @gloriafallon123 and I in sailor outfits to celebrate #NationalSiblingsday #StillSmiling” (Image: Twitter / @jimmyfallon)
