Soap Stars Celebrate Independence Day — See the Family Photos!

By Michelle Parkerton Updated: July 5, 2023

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Everyone gets to party for America’s birthday, and these photos from some of your favorite soap stars show that there was no shortage of Fourth of July celebrations this year! From family hangouts at the beach to patriotic parades and glorious firework displays, stars from GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, and DAYS OF OUR LIVES soaked up the sun and fun this Independence Day!

Take Courtney Hope (Sally, Y&R), for example, who had a dance-off — with herself! — to “Because of You” by Ne-Yo. “Happy 4^th, y’all,” she captioned her two dancing Courtneys video. “Stay safe, dance it up, enjoy!”

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Scroll through the gallery below to see how some of your favorite soap stars celebrated the Fourth of July!

Kin Shriner (Scott, GH)

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“Be careful with the firecrackers!” Shriner warned his Twitter followers.
Michael Damian (Danny, Y&R)

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A rustic wooden flag was the perfect backdrop for a sweet snapshot of Damian cuddling his wife, Janeen. “Wishing you all a happy and healthy 4^th of July.”
Bill and Susan Hayes (Doug and Julie, DAYS)

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“Happy 4^th of July,” wrote the real-life and reel-life couple on their shared Instagram page.
Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B)

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Lang, an avid horse rider, celebrated the holiday with some time on the trails with friends.
Ava & Grace Scarola (Avery, GH)

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The Scarola twins, along with big sis Sophia, repped the red, white, and blue as they celebrated the holiday.
Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R)

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Ordway, hubby Justin Gaston (ex-Chance), and their daughters Olivia and Sophie took in a parade in Santa Monica, California, with some friends.
Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe, DAYS)

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The actress’ sons spent some time with their grandma, Fary. “My adorable grandsons, Torin and Viggo,” Bjorlin’s mom tweeted. “Of course, they are gorgeous like their mother, my gorgeous daughter, Nadia.”
Kathleen Gati (Obrecht, GH)

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“Michael and I are wishing everyone a safe and happy 4^th of July,” Gati tweeted. “Grateful for our freedom and for our beautiful country.”
Bryan Dattilo (Lucas, DAYS)

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Dattilo took in a firework display with his wife, Elizabeth, and their daughter, Delilah. “Happy 4th of July! Hope you’re having a great day with your family and friends!”
Risa Dorken (Amy, GH)

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Dorken and her husband, Bo Clark, were decked out in festive patriotic gear while celebrating Independence Day in her hometown of Apple Valley, MN. “Happy 4^th of July! Have fun and be safe.”
Kyle Lowder (ex-Rex, DAYS)

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The blended Lowder-Zucker-Christian family — Lowder, his ex-wife Arianne Zucker (Nicole, DAYS), her fiancé Shawn Christian (Daniel) and teenaged daughter Izzy Lowder — spent the day boating around Lake Tahoe.
Jay Clay (Ace, GH)

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Little Jay Clay — who shares the role of Ace Cassadine with his fraternal twin brother, Joey — had a ball playing in a ball pit while all dressed up in his “All American” tank, stars-and-stripes shorts, and sparkly hat headband. “4th of July Weekend vibes,” his mom, Lana, captioned the photo.
Paul Telfer (Xander, DAYS)

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“Have a great extra-long weekend, gang! Happy 4^th,” the actor tweeted.