By Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping
On Father’s Day, all dads (A-list or not) are celebrated for always being there through thick and thin, and helping shape us into who we are along the way. In honor of June 16, we’ve rounded up sweet sentiments from Hollywood’s leading ladies, like Gina Rodriguez and Chrissy Teigen, who got candid about how much their dads mean to them.
Kate Hudson on Kurt Russell
"The trust that I got from him in terms of his dependability was priceless for me."
Gina Rodriguez on Genaro RodrÃguez
"Dad, you are my world. You taught me to be strong and loving, kind and generous. I love your heart, I love that God blessed me to be your child and I love that you are my best friend."
Chrissy Teigen on Ron Teigen Sr.
"Can't forget the first important father in my life. The man who never stopped working to make sure we had the best life possible ... So proud to call you my dad every day."
Rashida Jones on Quincy Jones
"My dad tells me to make decisions out of love and not fear. It's okay to do something and not know that you're going to nail it and execute it with full, perfect preparedness."
Connie Britton on Allen Womack
"My dad. One of the wisest, most authentic, integrity filled, heartful people I've ever known. He shaped me into who I am. Dads can be so powerful and generous that way."
Zoe Kravitz on Lenny Kravitz
"I’m so in love with my culture and so proud to be black ... My dad especially has always been very connected to his history, and it’s important to him that I understand where I come from."
Dakota Fanning on Steven Fanning
"My dad is truly the best. He is everything a father should be and the greatest man I will ever know."
Sofia Carson on Jose Daccarett
"Some super heroes don't have capes, they are called DAD. Happy Father's Day, Papi. You are my superhero, my everything, my dad. I love you to infinity and beyond."
Miley Cyrus on Billy Ray Cyrus
"My dad is a huge part in who I am ... He doesn’t play the game. And I think that has come from even him having some pride and being like, 'I’m not going to change who I am.'"
Ashley Tisdale on Mike Tisdale
"Thanks for always being there for me and giving me pep talks. Wouldn't be where I am without you."
Stephanie Beatriz
"My Dad is an #immigrant and my real American hero. thank you for your courage Dad. Without your HARD work and sacrifice, I wouldn't be living the #americandream and I can never thank you and Mom enough."
Rumer Willis on Bruce Willis
"My musical taste comes completely from my dad. My dad plays harmonica really well, actually!"
Joelle Fletcher on Joseph Fletcher
"To have him by my side, to lend me his wisdom, support and confidence in me is something I will always be so thankful for. Thank you for being my biggest fan, Dad. I love & appreciate you more than you will ever know."
Liv Tyler on Steven Tyler
"I love my dad, although I'm definitely critical of him sometimes, like when his pants are too tight. But I love him so much and I try to be really supportive of him."
Bindi Irwin on Steve Irwin
"Dad is and always will be my living, breathing superhero."
Allison Williams on Brian Williams
"He's an honest man, he's a truthful man, he has so much integrity, he cares so much about journalism. And yes, he's a really good dad."
Nicole Richie on Lionel Richie
"I've learnt from him to be kind, not just so that people can say you are kind - but really kind. If you can float around the world in life and make people feel good, that's really cool."
Lily Collins on Phil Collins
"My dad knows how to tell a story. He'd make me laugh by doing all the different voices."
Bryce Dallas Howard on Ron Howard
"I feel like I almost didn't grow up in the business, because my parents worked so hard at sheltering us from that … I honestly wasn't aware that my dad was a celebrity until I moved to Los Angeles."
Stella McCartney on Paul McCartney
"I have more questions for him now that I am a parent and I have more understanding of it."
