It's Memorial Day weekend. That means it's the unofficial start of summer. Cue the barbeques, swimsuits, and warm weather!
The long weekend isn't just celebrated by everyday people — your favorite celebs get in on the long weekend, too. From Kate Hudson to Drake and Gwyneth Paltrow, everyone is using the weekend to spend time with their family, do some of their favorite hobbies, or just relax. When they're not soaking up some sun, they're out and about, enjoying some of the best Memorial Day activities that the weekend can provide.
If you're interested in seeing how Bella Hadid, Lady Gaga, and the girls of Scream Queen s spent their three-day weekend, look no further. We gathered some of the best celebrity Instagrams that show how your faves have been celebrating. Click ahead and get ready for summer!
Chris Hemsworth channeled his inner Thor and feasted by a fire.
Photo: Via @chrishemsworth.
Can we join Lena Dunham's Memorial Day book club? The Girls creator and star read Innocent and Others by Dana Spiotta and Giving Up the Ghost, a memoir by Hilary Mantel.
Photo: Via @lenadunham.
Zendaya did some spiritual sightseeing at Rio de Janiero's famous Christ the Redeemer statue.
Photo: Via @zendaya.
If only we could trade places with Amal Clooney, resting on George Clooney's shoulder during a Pontifical Foundation seminar at the Vatican.
Photo: Grzegorz Galazka/SIPA/REX/Shutterstock.
Model Martha Hunt hit the beach with a badass furry sidekick.
Photo: Via @marhunt.
Mariah Carey took her babies to Disneyland.
Photo: Via @mariahcarey.
Bella Hadid
Bella Hadid kicked off her Memorial Day with a photo shoot followed by a vacay with other supermodels.
Photo: Via @bellahadid
Karlie Kloss
Karlie Kloss went with a few friends to see Beyoncé in concert. She wrote, "Okay ladies, now let's get in formation," on her Instagram.
Photo: Via @karliekloss.
Drake
Ever the dedicated Canadian sports fan, Drake spent his Memorial Day weekend cheering on the Toronto Raptors (who lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers).
Photo: Via @champagnepapi.
Hilary Duff
Duff celebrated Memorial Day with a birthday cocktail-making party.
Photo: Via @hilaryduff.
Drew Barrymore
"This pic says it all for me!" the actress wrote on Instagram. She's drinking Barrymore Wines, by the way.
Photo: Via @drewbarrymore.
Shailene Woodley
Woodley shared her love for Bernie Sanders while at the California Roots festival. She captioned the photo, "#Caliroots festival it's ALL happening!!! thanks for having us!!!"
Photo: Via @iamshailene.
Jessica Chastain
Actress Jessica Chastain enjoyed the great outdoors with a relaxing bike ride.
Photo: Via @jessicachastain.
Amy Schumer
In true Amy Schumer style, she posted this photo to Instagram with the caption, "I'm a blast at sea." She previously posted a video of dolphins.
Photo: Via @amyschumer.
Sophia Bush
The actress spent her weekend with friends in Telluride, CO.
Photo: Via @sopiabush.
Gwyneth Paltrow
What's the goop-approved way to celebrate Memorial Day? With a family trip to Barcelona, of course.
Photo: Via @gwynethpaltrow.
Sarah Hyland
The Modern Family star spent some time in Mexico. She wrote, "Me and my boys."
Photo: Via @therealsarahhyland.
Hailee Steinfeld
Nothing to kick off the unofficial start of summer like a beach day.
Photo: Via @haileesteinfeld.
Ellie Goulding
Goulding supported a good cause and got to meet Tom Hardy at a polo match. Pretty great weekend.
Photo: Via @elliegoulding.
Britney Spears
The best way to celebrate with family? Hit the quan, of course. Britney Spears captioned this photo with her sons, "Chillin in the bu."
Photo: Via @britneyspears.
Justin Bieber
The Biebs drank champagne on the podium at the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix to celebrate Lewis Hamilton's big win on Sunday.
Photo: Pascal Le Segretain/WireImage.
Billie Lourd & Abigail Breslin
These scream queens are kicking back and relaxing by the pool.
Photo: Via @praisethelourd.
Lea Michele
Lea Michele knows that beautiful sunsets make for amazing selfies.
Photo: Via @msleamichele.
Kate Hudson
Kate Hudson soaked up some sun with her mama, Goldie Hawn.
Photo: Via @katehudson.
Victoria Justice
Justice is spending her long weekend in Mexico. She posted this photo and wrote, "I'm such a sucker for cool street art...makes me so happy. The colors are so vibrant here."
Photo: Via @victoriajustice.
Camilla Belle
A vineyard trip with your bestie is a great way to spend the three-day weekend.
Photo: Via @camillabelle.
Ciara
It's a family affair for Ciara, who spent the weekend with her son and Russell Wilson. She wrote, "Eating Our Natural Fruit Popsicles. #Yummy."
Photo: Via @ciara.
Reese Witherspoon
"Momma + Tiramisu = #NothingSweeter," Witherspoon wrote on Instagram.
Photo: Via @reesewitherspoon.
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga hit up the Indy 500, writing, "Gentlemen and Pippa start your engines! I'm one of the family today."
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