Katie Price jokes that ‘well-behaved women rarely make history’ while Davina McCall praises her stepmum Gaby as they lead the stars celebrating International Women’s Day

Katie Price joked that ‘well-behaved women rarely make history’ as she led the stars celebraing International Women’s Day on Friday.

It’s the annual day of the year where the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women are credited around the world.

The former glamour model, 46, took to Instagram to share a series of pictures of herself and the women in her life.

She included a sultry black and white snap where she’s looking glamorous while sitting in an office chair with her feet up.

Also honoured in her post was her daughter Princess, 17, her sister Sophie, 34, and mum Amy, 73.

Katie included a sweet throwback snap sporting blonde hair, where she looks worlds away from her current self.

She also shared a heartwarming snap of her and Princess looking at each other, as well as a proud picture from Sophie’s graduation.

Meanwhile, Davina McCall took the opportunity to praise her ‘amazing’ stepmum Gaby and emotionally thank her for being the ‘perfect mother’.

The TV presenter, 57, posted a heartwarming picture hugging her stepmum, with a lengthy caption about what she means to her.

Davina quipped: ‘Big shout out to all my ladies. Happy international women’s Day !!!!!! This is me and my amazing stepmumGaby. 

‘I spent a very long time trying to force my birth mother to want to mother me. 

‘It was a painful process but have come out of the other end at peace with her and at peace with the fact that I am half her and rather grateful for some of the crazy characteristics of her that she’s given me. ( thank you for helping me get here @mdlondon)

‘But in that process, I realised that I had absolutely the perfect mother next to me ALL at all that time. Gaby.’

She admitted: ‘I didn’t make it easy for Gaby. I was a tricky teenager but she guided me throughout. She was calm, solid, smart, patient, loyal, and the most amazing cook ever. 

‘We are so so so lucky to have you in our lives ! You are the BEST granny !!! And we all love you with all our hearts.

‘Thank you for keeping me so much these last few months … and for loving our Dad …. Love you with all my heart.’ 

Also celebrating was Kylie Mingoue, who revealed she’s ‘taking a little time to breathe and think about all the amazing women’ in her life.

The Padam Padam singer, 56, shared a dreamy reel of herself running towards towards the sea in a flowing black dress, while the number of her problems lower on the screen as she gets closer tp the water.

She wrote in her caption: ‘Having a little time to breathe and think about all the amazing women in my life this International Women’s Day …. and always!!!!’ 

Elsewhere, Louise Thompson took the message of lifting each other up quite literally.

She gushed that the world ‘would be doomed without women’ as she wrote a poignant post to celebrate the holiday.

The Made In Chelsea star, 34, posted a clip of her fiancé Ryan Libbey lifting her up in the air as she joked that this year she ‘made the decision to only spend time with people that lift me up’.

She added: ‘No but seriously surround yourself with cheerleaders in everything you do and your life will start to take a different course.

‘Loves > haters. Oh and women rock. We do SO much. Sometimes too much. I don’t even need to justify the imprint we leave on the world in this little space. But it makes me sad that sometimes women aren’t as valued as they should be.

‘The world would be doomed without us. The people close to me all know and appreciate that. I wish I could say the same for everyone out there. 

‘For me a lot of it starts at home. I will certainly raise my son to treat women equally. He already does. As does my partner. More on this later.’

Meanwhile, Michelle Heaton reflected on her total hysterectomy and how navigating that and the changes in her body as she ages ‘can been challenging’.

The Liberty X singer, 45, posted a sweet picture with her dog Bella, alongside the message: ‘Today is international woman’s day! As most of you know I underwent a total hysterectomy 10 1/2 years ago.

‘Navigating that and the changes in my body as I age can been challenging. One thing i have educated myself on is the importance of exercise.

‘Menopause marks a significant transition in a woman’s life, characterised by hormonal changes that can impact physical and mental well-being. Regular exercise during this period is crucial for many reasons.’

She then went on to list the symptoms of menopause and how by ‘prioritising workouts, women can manage the challenges of menopause and improve their overall health and well-being’.

Katie Piper kicked off International Women’s Day with a run in the sunshine because it’s what ‘makes her feel strong’. 

Filming a clip for her 1.2million followers, she told the camera: ‘I suppose that’s what I can say about women in this day. 

‘We know we’re strong, we’re built to be strong with all the physical things we’re able to do with our body. The life we’re able to give. But we’re not just that, we’re also transformative.’

The Loose Women panelist, 41, continued: ‘We are such transformative creatures when we face adversity, we’re able to turn it around. We turn it into positive change so let’s keep doing that and let’s help each other do that.

‘Let’s make a commitment moving forward, breaking down those barriers and lifting each other up because it’s hard out there and sometimes all we have is each other.’

She then went on post a second video on her main grid, in which she recites an empowering speech about the pressures put on women. 

Katie wrote in her caption: ‘I am a woman like you, and you are a woman like me, happy #InternationalWomensDay.’

Meanwhile, Malin Anderson soaked up the sunshine and danced in her back garden as she issued a heartfelt message to her followers.

Alongside the clip, the former Love Islander, 31, quipped: ‘Happy International Women’s Day… It took my a while to figure out how to celebrate my femininity.. and realise that I do amazing each and every day, and that I’m more than enough.

‘I hope you see that in yourself too. Go dance and celebrate yourself.’

Olly Murs and Mark Wright made sure to celebrate the holiday during their new Heart Radio show, as they both sweetly called their mums live on air.

The singer, 39, said: I just want to say to everyone listening and particularly my own women in my life, I just love them so, so much.

‘But there is one woman in particular that I’d like to ring now and just tell her that I love her.’

As his mum Vickylynn picked up the phone, he told her: ‘Hello mum, it’s International Women’s Day mum so I wanted to ring you and tell you that I love you. And thank you for everything that you do for me and Amelia.

‘We love you so much and you are the best, so I just love you.’

Mark also made sure to tell his mum Carol how much he appreciates her, telling her: ‘Mum, how are you doing? I just want to let you know on International’s Women’s Day that I love you very much and thank you for everything you do. You are the best.’  

In Manchester, it’s a day of work for Molly Mae-Hague who has opened up a Maebe pop-up coffee shop to celebrate the occasion.

The former Love Island star, 25, handed out complimentary coffee and sweet treats at Lincoln Square in the city.

She took to Instagram to share a snippet of the day with her followers, as well as an inspirational quote.