On March 8, 2025, celebrities around the world shared heartfelt messages and reflections to mark International Women’s Day, celebrating women’s achievements and the battles fought for their rights. Prominent figures such as Prince Harry, Meghan Markle, Rihanna, Princess Eugenia, and Lily Collins took to social media, shining a light on the significance of the day.
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, shared personal moments involving her three-year-old daughter, Lilibet. Through her social platforms, she posted an endearing photo of Prince Harry embracing their little girl during what appeared to be a leisurely family outing on a boat. This image was accompanied by reflections on the strength and resilience of the women who came before her, particularly highlighting her mother, Doria Ragland. Meghan also included photos of her mother, both as a young woman and today, illustrating the impact of maternal strength through generations.
Princess Eugenia also celebrated the day by expressing her admiration for women within her family on her social channels. "Feliz Día Internacional de la Mujer a todas las mujeres ahí fuera. Tanta admiración por mi querida mamá y hermana que me guían por la vida. Y como madre de niños, estoy celebrando que las mujeres educan a los niños para saber lo especial que es este día y todos los días con las mujeres," she wrote, underscoring the pivotal role women play as educators and role models for future generations.
Rihanna, sharing intimate moments from the birth of her two children, celebrated motherhood as well. She posted images from the day each of her children entered the world, stating, "de lejos, la cosa más poderosa que he hecho como mujer... ¡Mis pequeños milagros!" Recognizing her children as her greatest accomplishments, Rihanna highlighted the transformative power of womanhood and motherhood.
Lily Collins joined her fellow celebrities on the day, marking her first International Women’s Day as a mother. She shared a touching photograph of her newborn daughter, Tove Jane McDowell, alongside her earlier childhood pictures. "Como nueva madre, el Día Internacional de la Mujer es un poco diferente este año. Pensando mucho en la pequeña Lil últimamente y en todas las generaciones de mujeres que vinieron antes que yo - y especialmente en esta preciosa nueva generación que ahora tengo el honor de educar en este mundo. Agradecida de ser mujer y por todas las mujeres que nos trajeron hasta aquí...", she expressed, reflecting on her new responsibilities and the honor of educating the next generation of women.
Lily welcomed Tove on January 31, 2025, through surrogacy with her husband, Charlie McDowell. The couple married in 2021 and have openly shared their joyous experience as new parents on various platforms, showcasing the personal growth and evolution each underwent through motherhood.
The collective voices of these women spotlight the burgeoning awareness surrounding women’s rights and their multifaceted roles within society today. Each message, infused with gratitude and recognition of the past, serves as both encouragement and empowerment for present and future generations of women.
While the recognitions come from different backgrounds and stories of struggle, the common thread ties them all together—a celebration of women’s strength, resilience, and the unending fight for equality. This International Women’s Day was not just about the messages shared but about the moments captured, reflecting decades of efforts to establish the rights and recognition women have gained and continue to seek.
Indeed, as the celebrations took place on social media, the stories told by these celebrities resonate far beyond their personal lives, echoing calls for continued progress and appreciation for women's contributions worldwide. Whether through their messages or shared experiences of motherhood and womanhood, these public figures amplified the passionate voices and aspirations of countless women around the globe, ensuring the spirit of empowerment remains front and center.