Jimmy Kimmel, Khloe Kardashian, Meghan Markle and more celebrate Fourth of July in style

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: As fireworks lit up the skies and patriotic parades marched through towns big and small, celebrities across the US offered a glimpse into their star-spangled celebrations.

In honor of the Declaration of Independence’s 249th anniversary on July 4, 2025, familiar faces like Meghan Markle, Khloe Kardashian, Jimmy Kimmel, and more embraced the spirit of liberty, democracy, and summer fun.

Decked out in red, white, and blue, they each celebrated in their own way, from backyard barbecues to beachside bashes.

1. Jimmy Kimmel 

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel embraced the holiday spirit with a laid-back backyard cookout, proudly showing off his grilling skills. He sported a patriotic tank top and a casual baseball cap and served up a tray of golden, perfectly roasted baby potatoes.

He added in the caption, "It’s hard to say happy Fourth of July when our alleged leaders are doing so much to hurt those who have the least. We have no choice but to keep fighting for and celebrating the ideas, principles, and immigrants that made this country great. For me, that celebration includes a lot of potatoes and a tank top. I wish you all better days ahead."

2. Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle marked the Fourth of July with a stylish nod to Americana, sharing a glimpse of her Montecito holiday setup on her new lifestyle platform, 'As Ever'. Embracing the patriotic palette, she crafted an artfully arranged charcuterie board featuring juicy watermelon, blueberries, raspberries, and star-shaped cheeses, all accented with fresh florals for an elegant touch.

Meghan kept things effortlessly chic in a crisp blue-and-white striped shirt, adding to the festive yet refined atmosphere of her Independence Day celebration.

3. Cindy Crawford

Supermodel Cindy Crawford channeled classic Americana with a nostalgic flair, posing barefoot beside a vintage white pickup truck in true retro style. She wore a timeless white tank top and denim shorts, flashed a bright smile, and waved two American flags with ease. Cindy captured the all-American spirit effortlessly and showed that her iconic charm still shines just as brightly.

4. Derek Hough

'Dancing with the Stars' fan favorite Derek Hough brought high-energy fun to his Fourth of July celebration, sharing a vibrant photo of himself catching waves in a stars-and-stripes life vest.

With the sun shining overhead and a wide grin on his face, Derek fully embodied the carefree, adventurous spirit of summer. His festive surf session was a reminder that Independence Day isn’t just about honoring tradition, it’s also about making joyful, all-American memories in the great outdoors.

5. Kristin Cavallari

Kristin Cavallari embraced the Fourth of July with laid-back glamour, lounging poolside in a stylish two-piece swimsuit. She completed the effortlessly cool look with a black "USA" baseball cap and an oversized tote, perfectly capturing California summer style. Posing with her son Camden, 12, she threw up a peace sign and radiated relaxed holiday energy as they soaked in the sun and festive atmosphere.

6. Khloe Kardashian

Khloe Kardashian and daughter True Thompson, six, brought the sweetness to the Fourth of July with matching red, white, and blue outfits and ice cream in hand. Under a sun umbrella, Khloe shared a tender kiss with True in a picture-perfect patriotic moment. She also shared a photo of her children, True and Tatum Thompson, two, and her niece, Dream Kardashian, eight, posing together.

7. Jane Seymour

At 74, Jane Seymour brought her signature grace to the Fourth of July festivities, celebrating with a sunlit outdoor brunch full of patriotic flair. She dressed in a vibrant cobalt blue blazer, paired it with a chic wide-brimmed hat and oversized sunglasses, and proudly waved an American flag.

8. Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi brought playful patriotic flair to the Fourth of July, celebrating in true Jersey style with her children, Lorenzo, 12, and Giovanna, 10. They posed with big smiles in New Jersey, fully embracing the holiday spirit.

Giovanna wore a star-spangled swimsuit and festive beads, while Snooki rocked a red-striped bikini top paired with a breezy white cover-up. The fun, fashion-forward family moment showed that Snooki still knows how to own a holiday celebration.

9. Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez celebrated Independence Day with a playful photo shoot featuring red, white, and blue cupcakes. Keeping her makeup soft and natural, she accessorized with bold hoop earrings and flashed a wide smile as she posed, holding a cupcake in each hand.

The singer and actress brought her signature charm to the festive moment, captioning the post, "Happy Fourth of July everybody ✨🇺🇸 Here are the cupcake selfies LOL 🧁."

10. Mark Zuckerberg

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg marked America's 249th birthday with another high-energy, attention-grabbing celebration.

This year, he shared a bold new spin on his now-famous surf videos, starting off seated on a boat with the American flag fluttering beside him. Unlike previous years, this edition featured a costume that proudly displayed the stars and stripes. Just before he dives into the water to start surfing, a voice off-camera can be heard joking, “Is this the stupidest thing we’ve done so far?”