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John Travolta honors late wife while Emily Ratajkowski shares pregnancy throwback as stars mark Mother’s Day

John Travolta honored his late wife Kelly Preston on Mother’s Day Sunday, sharing a family photo with two of their children.

‘Happy Mother’s Day Kelly! You did a great job!! We love you!’ the 71-year-old actor wrote next to the picture that included Preston sitting next to him, with their daughter Ella Bleu, 25, and son Ben, 14. 

Travolta also shares son Jett with Preston, however he tragically passed away at age 16 in 2009 after suffering a seizure.

Preston, who was perhaps best known for her roles in Twins and Jerry Maguire, passed away from breast cancer at age 57 in 2020.

Teddi Mellencamp, 43, showed that team work makes the dream work when it comes to mothering. 

She and Christine Mecklenburg, who is the mother of her step-daughter Bella, 16, attended the Wango Tango concert in Huntington Beach, CA Saturday night where the former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star introduced one of the singers. 

‘This is what Mother’s Day is all about: Celebrating with moms you love and supporting one another,’ the reality star who is fighting stage four cancer wrote, sharing a photo of herself, Mecklenburg, and Bella along with her kids; Slate, 12, Cruz, 10, and Dove, five.

John Travolta honors late wife while Emily Ratajkowski shares pregnancy throwback as stars mark Mother’s Day

John Travolta honored his late wife on Mother’s Day Sunday, sharing a family photo with two of their children, Ella and Ben. ‘Happy Mother’s Day Kelly! You did a great job!! We love you!’ he wrote

‘Introducing @meghantrainor was pretty rad but being able to attend a Mother’s Day-based Wango Tango with mothers and kids I love with all my heart was even better.

Thank you @christinemecklenberg for sharing Bells with me last night. Love you Bella, Slate, Cruz and Dove more than anything. Thank you for making me a mom and loving me through both the amazing times and the hard times.’

Emily Ratajkowski, 33, shared a sexy throwback photo from when she was expecting her son Sylvester, now four.  The model shares the tyke, who goes by Sly, with her ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard.

The runway veteran also showed the unglamorous side of motherhood, including a photo of herself wearing some kind of device in her bra.  ‘happy mother’s day :)’ she wrote next to the carousel of sweet snaps. 

Kris Jenner celebrated all the generations of mothers and mother figures in her family, including her mom, MJ Campbell, along with daughters Kourtney, 46, Kim, 44, Khloe, 40, Kylie, 27 and Kendall, 29. 

‘Happy Mother’s Day to all the incredible mothers out there! Today we celebrate YOU,’ The Kardashians star wrote.

‘The love you give, the sacrifices you make, the strength you carry, and the way you hold your families together with so much heart! To my daughters Kourtney, Kim, Khloé and Kylie, getting to experience each of you become mothers has been one of my life’s biggest blessings.’

‘Being a mother to all of my kids has been the greatest privilege,’ she said.

Teddi Mellencamp , 43, showed it all about team work when it comes to mothering. She attended Wango Tango with her kids: Slate, Cruz, and Dove, along with step-daughter Bella and her mom, Christine Mecklenburg

Teddi Mellencamp , 43, showed it all about team work when it comes to mothering. She attended Wango Tango with her kids: Slate, Cruz, and Dove, along with step-daughter Bella and her mom, Christine Mecklenburg

Emily Ratajkowski, 33, shared a sexy throwback photo from when she was expecting her son Sylvester, now four

Emily Ratajkowski, 33, shared a sexy throwback photo from when she was expecting her son Sylvester, now four

The runway veteran also showed the unglamorous side of motherhood, including a photo of herself wearing some kind of device in her bra. 'happy mother’s day :)' she wrote next to the carousel of sweet snaps

The runway veteran also showed the unglamorous side of motherhood, including a photo of herself wearing some kind of device in her bra. ‘happy mother’s day :)’ she wrote next to the carousel of sweet snaps

Kris Jenner celebrated all the generations of mothers and mother figures in her family

Kris Jenner celebrated all the generations of mothers and mother figures in her family

She then honored her own mother writing, 'And to my own beautiful mom, MJ, thank you for showing me what it means to be resilient, to lead with love, and to always put family first'

She then honored her own mother writing, ‘And to my own beautiful mom, MJ, thank you for showing me what it means to be resilient, to lead with love, and to always put family first’

 She then honored her own mother writing, ‘And to my own beautiful mom, MJ, thank you for showing me what it means to be resilient, to lead with love, and to always put family first.’ 

Emma Roberts, 34, shared a series of sweet snaps with her son Rhodes, four, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Garret Hedlund, 40. ‘i love being your mommy ❤️’ the Madame Web actress wrote. 

In her Instagram Stories, the American Horror Story star, who is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts, also honored her mother Kelly Grace, writing, ‘Happy Mother’s Day Mama. Love you.’  

Brooke Shields, 59, honored her late mother and her daughters on Sunday. 

Sharing some flashback photos with her daughters Grier, 19, and Rowan, 21. She also paid tribute to her late mom, Teri Shields, who worked as her manager for many years. 

‘The greatest gift I’ve ever gotten: being a mama. Sending love to everyone today: the moms, the stepmoms, the grandmas, those missing their moms, those longing to be moms, those with complicated relationships with their moms, those struggling with fertility, the caretakers, those who step in to mother despite not being biologically connected, those who lost a child… everybody. Much love this Mother’s Day,’ the Mother of the Bride actress shared. 

Emma Roberts, 34, shared a series of sweet snaps with her son Rhodes, four, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Garret Hedlund, 40. 'i love being your mommy ❤️' the Madame Web actress wrote

Emma Roberts, 34, shared a series of sweet snaps with her son Rhodes, four, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Garret Hedlund, 40. ‘i love being your mommy ❤️’ the Madame Web actress wrote

In her Instagram Stories, the American Horror Story star, who is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts, also honored her mother Kelly Grace, writing, 'Happy Mother's Day Mama. Love you'

In her Instagram Stories, the American Horror Story star, who is the daughter of actor Eric Roberts, also honored her mother Kelly Grace, writing, ‘Happy Mother’s Day Mama. Love you’

Brooke Shields shared a photo of her late mom Teri, writing, ''The greatest gift I’ve ever gotten: being a mama. Sending love to everyone today'

Brooke Shields shared a photo of her late mom Teri, writing, ”The greatest gift I’ve ever gotten: being a mama. Sending love to everyone today’

Katie Holmes, 46, shared a throwback photo from a celebratory dinner with her mother Kathleen. 

‘Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mama’s out there,’ the Rare Objects actress and director wrote. ‘Thank you to my mom for everything. I love you dearly♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️’

Rumer Willis, 36, shared photos from her journey to becoming a mother, include a snap very similar to her mother Demi Moore’s 1991 nude Vanity Fair magazine cover. 

The Dr. Odyssey actress also shared photos of her daughter Louetta’s sonogram,  as an infant and what appeared to be a current photo of the 21-month-old toddler, whom she shares with ex-boyfriend Derek Richard Thomas.

‘What an honor it is to be a tiny somebody’s everything,’ she shared in a separate upload.   

Katie Holmes, 46, shared a throwback photo from a celebratory dinner with her mother Kathleen. 'Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mama’s out there. 'Thank you to my mom for everything. I love you dearly♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️'

Katie Holmes, 46, shared a throwback photo from a celebratory dinner with her mother Kathleen. ‘Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mama’s out there. ‘Thank you to my mom for everything. I love you dearly♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️’

Rumer Willis, 36, shared photos from her journey to becoming a mother, include a snap similar mom Demi Moore's 1991 nude Vanity Fair magazine cover. Her daughter Louetta is now 21 months old

Rumer Willis, 36, shared photos from her journey to becoming a mother, include a snap similar mom Demi Moore’s 1991 nude Vanity Fair magazine cover. Her daughter Louetta is now 21 months old

Khloe Kardashian shared a couple of the Mother’s Day gifts her daughter True, seven, made for her at school.  One was a framed black and white fabric photo of Khloe, True and little brother Tatum, two.  The elementary schooler seems to have embroidered the words ‘We Love You Mommy!’ on the piece along with red hearts.

The other highlight was a list of ’10 Reason I Love You!” which included ‘You are kind,’ ‘You take care of me,’ and ‘You plan trips.’ 

Khloe’s step-niece, Alabama Barker, 19, honored her mom, Shanna Moakler, 50,  and to her step-mom Kourtney in sweet posts in her Instagram Stories. 

She honored Moakler, as ‘the foundation of my strength. Your endless support, kindness and warmth have shaped who I am in more ways than words could ever capture.’

To Kourtney, she wrote, ‘Happy Mother’s Day to someone who chose to make me her own. You stepped into my life with patience, care and an open heart.’  

Khloe Kardashian shared a couple of the Mother's Day gifts her daughter True, seven, made for her at school.

They included an embroidered message and a lite of '10 Reasons I Love You'

Khloe Kardashian shared a couple of the Mother’s Day gifts her daughter True, seven, made for her at school. They included an embroidered message and a lite of ’10 Reasons I Love You’

Alabama Barker, 19, honored her mom and step-mom. She spoke of Shanna Moakler, 50, as 'the foundation of my strength'

She thanked Kourtney Kardashian as 'someone who chose to make me her own'

Alabama Barker, 19, honored her mom and step-mom.  She spoke of  Shanna Moakler, 50, as ‘the foundation of my strength.’  She thanked Kourtney Kardashian as ‘someone who chose to make me her own’

Mark Wahlberg, 53, celebrated his wife Rhea Durham, 46, sharing a family photo from a few years ago with their kids Ella, now 21, Michael, 19, and Brendan, 16, and Grace 15.  

‘Happy Mother’s Day babe!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️,’ the Flight Risk star wrote. 

He also remembered his late mother Alma, who died in 2021 at age 78.  ‘HAPPY MOTHERS DAY �� miss you mommy,’ he wrote next to a photo of himself, his wife and children with their grandma. 

Mark Wahlberg, 53, celebrated his wife Rhea Durham, 46, sharing a family photo from a few years ago with their kids Ella, Michael, Brendan Grace  'Happy Mother’s Day babe!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️,' the Flight Risk star wrote

Mark Wahlberg, 53, celebrated his wife Rhea Durham, 46, sharing a family photo from a few years ago with their kids Ella, Michael, Brendan Grace  ‘Happy Mother’s Day babe!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️,’ the Flight Risk star wrote

Musician Matthew Koma wrote a long tribute to his wife Hilary Duff, 37.  'I love being parents with you, so much. Mostly because it gives me the front row seat to see how much our kids love you and there’s nothing sweeter'

Musician Matthew Koma wrote a long tribute to his wife Hilary Duff, 37.  ‘I love being parents with you, so much. Mostly because it gives me the front row seat to see how much our kids love you and there’s nothing sweeter’

Musician Matthew Koma wrote a long tribute to his wife Hilary Duff, 37, sharing lots of photos of her with their kids, Luca, 12, from her first marriage to Mike Comrie, and Banks, five, Mae, three and Townes, one.  

‘I love being parents with you, so much. Mostly because it gives me the front row seat to see how much our kids love you and there’s nothing sweeter. 

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