Father’s Day was June 18, and if you scrolled through social media that day, your feed was likely filled with posts and photos celebrating some special guys. Stars from GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, ALL MY CHILDREN, ONE LIFE TO LIVE, GUIDING LIGHT and AS THE WORLD TURNS hit up Instagram and Twitter to heap praise on their fathers, stepdads, husbands — even their own children!
For example, Josh Swickard (Chase, GH) was the focus of a video montage made by his wife, Lauren. Set to the tune of “Little Hands” by Inland Sky, Lauren shared some of her favorite interactions between her handsome husband and their two kids, toddler Savannah and newborn Arthur.
“Dada’s got you safe” — forever and ever,” Swickard’s wife wrote. “You are consistent, steady, and sexy 😂 We love you, Dada! Happy Father’s Day!”
Scroll through the gallery below to see more Father’s Day messages from some of your favorite daytime stars!
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Lisa LoCicero (Olivia, GH)
This Father’s Day marked the first that LoCicero spent without her beloved dad, who sadly passed away last November. “We miss you today, Dad. ♥️,” she wrote, sharing a throwback photo of the pair from when she was just a little girl.
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Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami, DAYS)
Sweeney honored her hubby, Dave Sanov, with a sweet photo collage of different family moments with their kids, Ben and Megan. “Happy Father’s Day to this incredible, loving, and supportive husband and father. Thank you for all you do for our family. You’re the best! I love you ❤️.”
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Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R)
“Not sure how i got so lucky… but I hit the Dad jackpot!” Ordway said of hubby Justin Gaston (ex-Chance) and her own dad, John. “Present, steady, calm, kind, hilarious, reliable, incredible… I could go on and on about these two men. Thankful to have an amazing dad and to raise my girls with an amazing dad too! Love you both so much!”
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Matt Cohen (ex-Griffin, GH)
Reflecting on his role as a father to son Mack, Cohen praised his wife, Mandy Musgrave. “Thank you for making me a husband and thank Mack Attack for keeping me a fool! I didn’t grow up believing in marriage or children. I had no example to believe in. Marriage and the decision to start a family has been the single best thing I’ve ever attempted to do in my life! Feeling so grateful for these two! 🤡❤️🤡”
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Darin Brooks & Kelly Kruger (Wyatt and ex-Eva, B&B)
Kruger honored her partner by sharing a tale from when she first met Evie and Gemma’s dad. “Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing dads out there but especially this one right here. When we first met, I remember thinking that there couldn’t be someone more opposite than me. You made the perfect male best friend. I tried to set you up with my friends who I thought would be compatible. One thing I always said was you would make the best husband and father someday to a very lucky girl.
“To think that girl became me and that we would bring two more girls into the world is so mind-blowing to even think about. Who knew that being so opposite would make life so exciting and result in so much bickering 🤣,” she continued
“The best part about being so opposite though is that our girls get to have the best of both of us in them. Where I lack (math) you’re strong. Where you lack (common sense) joking. (All my hippy wife crap) I’m strong. I don’t need to list all my strengths and your weaknesses here because you know them already 🤣🤣 It’s exciting to watch them become their own little versions of us yet so fully themselves. We are so grateful for you and all you do today and every day.”
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Lauralee Bell (Christine, Y&R)
“Happy Father’s Day, Scott!” Bell wrote to her other half, Scott Martin, sharing a photo of her hubby and their kids, Christian and Samantha, as babies. “From the playdate in the crib, the kids have known you’d do anything to make them feel loved, safe, supported, and protected! We all feel so lucky each and every day! We love you❣️Best Dad! 🥇”
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Cameron Mathison (Drew, GH)
Mathison shared a quote from Mike Myers — “Anyone who tells you fatherhood is — before sharing his thoughts on what being a father means to him, as well as wishing his dad, Bill, a wonderful day.
“Lucas and Leila, I honestly don’t have the words to tell you what you mean to me. Hopefully someday you’ll be parents and you’ll understand❤️🙏🏼😌 Happy Father’s Day to my amazing dad and to all the dads out there👊🏼”
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Eric Martsolf (Brady, DAYS)
Martsolf’s wife, Lisa, penned a post admiring her husband, listing a few things she loves about Mason and Chase’s dad. “You lead with love. You’re passionately committed. Your heart would reach up and pull down every star and moon for us. You fill our home with laughter. In our book, you are undeniably the best father a girl could dream of for her babies. Happy Father’s Day to our real-life superhero. To the moon and back…💫”
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Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R)
The actress honored the two men who have played a huge role in her life: Michael Stafford and Eddie Adams. “My Dad and stepdad. How lucky am I ❤️ Two amazing men. There is so much to say. I’ll just say it in these pictures ❤️ Happy Father’s Day to all of you incredible men out there who slay the dragons for us. 🐲❤️”
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Christopher Sean (Paul, DAYS)
“Love you Padré,” the actor told his dad, Patrick Friel. “Happy Father’s Day to you all!”
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Tom Pelphrey (Jonathan, GL; Mick, ATWT)
Pelphrey spent his first Father’s Day twinning with his infant daughter, Matilda. His shirt and her onesie say, “Our First Father’s Day, Tom & Tildy” decorated with a pop-and-child elephant — his gift from his girlfriend, actress Kaley Cuoco. “Drinking coffee with Kaley this morning and To Kill a Mockingbird comes on TCM. Watching Atticus, the ‘perfect’ dad, had me reflecting on all of the amazing men in my life. Men who took the time to share their wisdom, teach me values, encourage me, support me, and keep me honest. I’m so grateful to all of you, you know who you are. Happy Father’s Day to all the amazing men out there. I couldn’t be happier to join the club. Love you Kaley — thanks for all the dad swag, a beautiful morning, and for being the best partner in the world. ♥️♥️”
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Shemar Moore (Malcolm, Y&R)
In honor of his first Father’s Day, Moore shared the TikTok video created by his girlfriend, Jesiree, of some of her favorite moments of the actor and their infant daughter, Frankie. “My boo said it best, Daddy does look good on me 🤷🏽♂️😜,” he captioned the video. “Jesiree, thank you for giving me the rest of my life. Our little baby girl, Frankie ❤️❤️.”
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Courtney Hope (Sally, Y&R)
“Happy Father’s Day to my favorite man on this earth,” Hope wrote to her father, Phil. “The first man I ever loved, my first best friend. You set the bar so high. I couldn’t be more grateful for the relationship that I have with my dad. His patience, wisdom, and guidance are some of the greatest gifts he’s given me. He’s truly one of a kind, and I couldn’t ask for a better dad. I love you 🥰.”
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Chad Duell (Michael, GH)
Duell’s pregnant girlfriend, Luana Lucci, gushed about her guy in a sweet post that included several photos of them together, the actor with their dog, a video of him speaking to her belly, and a 3D sonogram image of their son. “Happy Father’s Day to the most incredible partner by my side! I feel so lucky to have you in my life, and everyone who knows you personally understands just how special and amazing you are. Your unwavering support and love during my pregnancy have been beyond incredible, and I can’t wait to embark on this journey of starting a family with you. Here’s to creating beautiful memories and a loving home together. Happy Father’s Day, my love! 💖”
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Michael Graziadei (Daniel, Y&R)
Graziadei’s fiancée, Lauren, shared a montage of images of the actor and the couple’s twins, Arlo and Bear, over the last nearly two years set to the song “You Are the Best Thing” by Ray LaMontagne. “You are the best thing. Happy Father’s Day! Some of our favorite daddy pics from the NICU to (almost) 2.”
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Kassie DePaiva (Blair, OLTL; ex-Eve, DAYS)
In a heartbreaking post, the actress shared that her father, John Quentin Wesley, recently died. “My dearest father was my hero and biggest fan. He went to Heaven on May 24th. Rest in Peace and Happy Father’s Day to an amazing man.”
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Dominic Zamprogna (Dante, GH)
Father’s Day was chore day around the Zamprogna home! “I made them clean the garage with me,” he said of daughters Anbilliene, Eliana, and Adeline.
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Walt Willey (Jackson, AMC)
After giving a shout-out to his reel-life kids (Lily, Reggie, and Greenlee), Willey shared a few words about his real-life ones. “And to my own real-life progeny, Chance (poet, actor, writer, artist) and Merit (set designer, artist, dancer, resident of the groves of Academe): You two have made me so proud! Thank you for the honor of being your dad.”
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Greg Vaughan (Eric, DAYS)
Father’s Day came several days after Vaughan celebrated his 50th birthday! “Father’s Day is without hesitation one of the best days in this world!” exclaimed Jathan, Cavan, and Landan’s dad. “To all my fellow fathers, new and present, I hope you are having a day where you feel nothing but love… and getting some well-deserved rest!”