Celebrities share hilarious and heartfelt tributes for Father’s Day 2023

Hamish Blake

After taking home the gong for Australian Father of the Year 2023, Zoë Foster-Blake, shared this touching tribute for her hubby and father to 9yo Sonny and 5yo Rudy.

“The mind set around being a father, father figure or mentor has changed so much in the past 10-20 years and thank f*ck for that. It’s because of organisations like @thefatheringproject who work tirelessly to equip fathers with the skills to be the best dad they can be, which has a proven and direct ability to positively influence their children’s health, happiness, mental health and social success.”

She continued: “And so we must support and salute the fathers, father figures and mentors who choose, no matter their circumstance, no matter their lack of role model, no matter their career, to be the best dad they can. Because fathers matter.

“I am proud of the father of my children, for going all in on parenting, and showing up every day, when much of society would still have us believe that was optional, not essential. Proud of him for creating a wonderful podcast, How Other Dads Dad, because he was hungry for dad wisdom, as so many young/modern dads are, and he wanted to create an enduring resource and a community of confident, compassionate men who wanted to dad as best they could.”

She finished the post, writing: “As our son pointed out, how can anyone aside of he and his sister possibly know what kind of father he is? Touché. But what I see is that as well as being a positive, present, many-hours-on-the-floor-playing parent, he does a great job of gently encouraging other dads to try. In whatever shape that takes.

And then joking, “What I ALSO see is 12 months of heckling him relentlessly whenever he leaves the bike helmets at home or buys the wrong bread for their sandwiches.”

Matty J

Laura Byrne took to Instagram Stories to share a appreication post for husband, Matty J who “shows up” as a dad to 4yo Marlie-Mae and 2yo Lola.

“You’re not just a fun dad. Or a cool dad. You’re a dad who shows up 100%,” she wrote.

“You’re the dad who does daycare drop offs and pick ups. The dad who cooks dinner and packs lunches. The dad who knows his way around a nappy change. The dad who wakes up in the nights when the kids do. The dad who goes shopping when the kids need new clothes and shoes. The dad who doesn’t just take them to swimming lessons. But does the research. And books the classes. The dad who carries an equal amount of not just the parenting load, but of the organisation that comes with parenting. The dad who is there in the fun times. And the hard times.”

She finished: “Here’s to all the dads who show our kids how important dading really is. @matthewdavidjohnson we love you endlessly.” 

Sam Wood

Former Bachie star, Sam Wood and Snezana are parents to 1yo Harper, 5yo Willow, 4yo Charlie and 17yo Eve.

Alongside a photo of himself with his daughters enjoying breakfast, Sam wrote:

“As good as a Father’s Day can be. Spoilt by my beautiful world of girls from sunrise to sunset.”

James Colley

Love Child actress, Miranda Tapsell gave a hilarious shout-out to husband James Colley.

“Happy Father’s Day to this absolute champion. I’m sorry our daughter specifically tells you to “go away!” but I know you’ll be her favourite next week xx”

And doesn’t that sum up parenting toddlers!?

The couple share 2yo daughter Grace Birri-Pa Purnarrika.

Jimmy Rees

Comedian and social media star, Jimmy Rees shares 7yo son, Lenny and 4yo twin boys, Mack and Vinny with his wife, Tori.

Calling himself a “lucky dad”, Jimmy shared a post to his socials, writing:

“Who got new Pjs 🙋‍♂️😎 Happy Fathers Day to all the Dads out there today!! very lucky dad here with 3 beautiful boys who spoilt me today (and an amazing mum who gave them a hand with the organisation 😘) #fathersday @torirees_“

Matty Fahd

Gogglebox Australia’s Sarah Marie and Matty Fahd welcomed their second child earlier this year.

The two are now parents to Lyon Sainte Fahd and his big brother, Malik.

“Happy Fathers Day to the most amazing and fun papa we could have ever asked for,” wrote Sarah Marie.

“We are so blessed to have you in our lives and I’m so proud of the amazing father you are to our children. Seeing their faces light up when your around absolutely warms my heart. We love you so much papa.”

Sam Mac

Rebecca James had some fun with her Father’s Day gift for Sam Mac. The couple welcomed, daughter Margot almost one year ago, on September 11, 2022.

The Sunrise weatherman took to Instagram, while wearing a face mask, and wrote:

“Thank you “Margot” for this “thoughtful” gift on my very first Fathers Day 💚 A gift that was in no way influenced by your “kind”, “generous”, & “loving” Mother @rebeccajames_stylist 🤢”

Michael Brunelli

After meeting on Married at First Sight in 2018, Martha Kalifatidis and Michael Brunelli are proof the reality TV social experiment can work.

In February, 2023 the couple welcomed their son, Lucius.

Taking to Instagram to celebrate the new dad, Martha wrote:

“Happy Father’s Day to the best there is. You’re our champion @mbrunelli , we’d be lost without you… truly. You do it all, with a smile. Love you!”

Lachy ‘Wiggle’ Gillespie

Dana Stephensen took to Instagram to celebrate Lachy, who is a father to 2yo twins, Lulu and Lottie and step-dad to 7yo, Jasper.

“Lachy, we count all the stars in all the galaxies that you are ours, the best daddy in the whole universe. You are a living example of endless love, kindness, and understanding. You are a tireless source of hilarity, joy and FUN! No one makes us laugh like you do, and that you do all day long,” she began.

“You give everything to your family, every spare second is devoted to your children and I, no matter what the day, the weather, what state or country we are all in, you are always wholeheartedly all in.

“I could not walk this parenting life without you, you are my quietest but greatest teacher. People often ask me how I have done so much in recent years, and the answer is you. It’s always been YOU, beautiful loving YOU.”

She finished the post, saying: “Daddy, we adore you and we learn from you so much how to be better people every single day. Jasper, Lulu and Lottie have the most beautiful role model in you. You are so special and we love you always always always, ever ever ever @lachy_wiggle 💜”

Peter Stefanovic

Sylvia Jeffreys and Peter Stefanovic are proud parents to two sons 2yo Henry and 3yo Oscar. 

Praising her husband alongside a shot of him on a stand-up paddle board, the Today Extra host wrote:

“Happy Father’s Day to the Dada who carries us every day. Also, great pins. ♥️”

James Bevin

The Bachelorette Australia alum Becky Miles and her partner James Bevin became parents to daughter, Billie Austin Bevin in April 2022.

While Becky didn’t find love during her stint on reality TV in 2020, her and James later met on the dating app, Hinge and have been smitten with each other ever since.

“Happy second Father’s Day James 💗. You make such a lovely and caring dadda to our Billie, your quirkiness, hobby loving attitude makes for many laughs, smiles and never a boring day. Can’t wait to make more memories with you 😘,” Becky penned.