Mother’s Day 2025: Amber Heard welcomes twins, Duchess Meghan’s kids climb ‘mama mountain’

Amber Heard is feeling triple the love this Mother’s Day.

The actress and former spouse of movie star Johnny Depp revealed in a May 11 Instagram post that she welcomed fraternal twins: a girl, Agnes, and a boy, Ocean. Heard’s first child, 4-year-old Oonagh Paige Heard, was born in April 2021.

The post featured an adorable close-up shot of her children’s feet as they sat side by side. “Mother’s Day 2025 will be one I’ll never forget,” she wrote. “This year I am elated beyond words to celebrate the completion of the family I’ve strived to build for years.”

Heard added that her single parenthood journey, coupled with her “fertility challenges,” has been “the most humbling experience of my life.”

“I am eternally grateful that I was able to choose this responsibly and thoughtfully,” Heard wrote. “To all the moms, wherever you are today and however you got here, my dream family and I are celebrating with you.”

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Gisele Bündchen shares first photo of child with Joaquim Valente

Gisele Bündchen

is making her bundle of joy Instagram official.

The Brazilian model, who recently welcomed her first child — and third overall — with boyfriend Joaquim Valente, shared a photo of herself and the newborn on social media. The baby, whose name was not disclosed, was seen wearing an adorable onesie that read, “I ❤️ Mom.”

“Sometimes, the most beautiful moments aren’t shared — they’re simply lived,” Bündchen wrote. “Being a mother, it’s been my greatest gift: a journey that humbles me, teaches me, and fills me with gratitude every single day. To all the mothers out there, your love shapes the world in ways words can’t describe.”

Duchess Meghan dubs herself ‘mama mountain’ in adorable snap

Motherhood is a balancing act, but Duchess Meghan is embracing the challenge.

The Duchess of Sussex shared another candid photo with her children, son Prince Archie and daughter Princess Lilibet, on social media for the holiday. Meghan dedicated the post, which featured an affectionate snap of her cradling the young royals, to all the mothers “juggling it all with joy!”

“These two gems — who still attempt to climb ‘mama mountain,’ smother me with kisses, and make every day the most memorable adventure….being your mom is the greatest privilege of my life ❤️,” Meghan wrote. “I, too, ‘love you more than all the stars in all the sky, all the raindrops, and all the salt on all the french fries in all the world.'”

Billy Ray Cyrus praises ex Tish Cyrus after Miley Cyrus reunion

Billy Ray Cyrus is extending an olive branch this Mother’s Day.

The country singer and father of pop star Miley Cyrus took to Instagram to give a shoutout to both his daughter and ex-wife Tish Cyrus, whom he divorced in 2022. This comes after Cyrus reunited with Miley for his son Braison’s 31st birthday amid rumors of a family rift.

“I’m so proud of Miley and her guts and her courage… her wisdom and strength to bring it when our family needed it most,” Cyrus wrote. “We are so close to a full healing. We have all been through a lot.”

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Meanwhile, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer praised Tish Cyrus as “the very definition of a strong mother.”

“Being married to me was not easy. I’m very good at making mistakes,” Cyrus added. “A very imperfect man. But thank goodness…somewhere along the line my Mama also taught me ‘life is a series of adjustments.’ Ha ha! Yep. Being honest here.”

Keke Palmer pays tribute to family matriarchy

Keke Palmer comes from a long line of fierce mamas.

The actress, who shares 2-year-old son Leodis with ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson, paid tribute to the mothers in her family in a heartfelt Instagram post. Palmer teased grandmother Birdetta’s sharp “Sagittarius” wit and praised the resilience of her other grandma, Mildred Davis, who once “broke her back in a car wreck and walked herself to the hospital.”

“Even still these women found a way to love on their children,” Palmer wrote alongside a throwback family photo. “These are the women I come from. God bless them and rest their souls.”

Kris Jenner praises ‘best mommy’ Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner takes after “momager” Kris Jenner in the mothering department.

Kylie paid tribute to her children, daughter Stormi and son Aire, in a sweet series of photos on Instagram. “a mother 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍,” she wrote.

Kylie’s mother Kris quickly took to the comments section to heap praise on her youngest daughter, calling her the “best mommy in all the land!!!”

“I’m so proud of you and all the love you pour into your beautiful children,” Kris added. “They are so blessed to have you as their mommy 💕💕💕🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼”

Celebrating the holiday in her own Instagram post, Kris praised her other daughters Kim Kardashian, Khloé Kardashian

and Kourtney Kardashian and gushed that “motherhood is the heart of our family.”

“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,” Kris wrote. “I am endlessly proud of the way you love your babies and how each of you nurture, teach, protect, and give them the most incredible childhoods.”

“Being a mother to all of my kids has been the greatest privilege,” she continued. “It’s the role that has defined my life, shaped my heart, and given me more joy than I ever thought possible. I carry each of you with me every single day, and the bond we share as a family is my everything.”

Hailey Bieber celebrates first Mother’s Day

The greatest gift of all? Hailey Bieber has the mother-in-law stamp of approval.

The model and beauty mogul, who shares 9-month-old son Jack with husband Justin Bieber, celebrated her first Mother’s Day by sharing several candid photos from her motherhood journey on Instagram. “I love being your mommy Jack Blues. Happy Mother’s Day 🤍,” she wrote.

Jack’s grandma and Justin’s mother, Pattie Mallette, praised her daughter-in-law’s motherhood in the comments section. “Happy Mother’s Day Hailey!! You’re an amazing mom. So grateful for you. Love you 🥰,” she wrote.

(This story has been updated to add new information.)

Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY

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