Few things are more of a bummer in a relationship than having in-laws you don’t get along with. Luckily for these celebrities, they get on fantastically with their in-laws — daughters, sons, mothers, fathers, and siblings alike — and they’ve let the world know just how much they adore their spouse’s family.
Some have celebrated their special bonds with sentimental speeches like Kelly Clarkson did at the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors when she paid tribute to Reba McEntire. “Sometimes when we meet our heroes, it doesn’t always pan out how you hope. But meeting Reba — being friends with her, and eventually becoming family — has been one of the highlights of my life, truly,” the singer sweetly shared.
Clarkson continued, “Thank you so much for listening to me vent as an artist. Thank you so much for comforting me on the phone through my tears, like a friend. And thank you for being a really rad grandma for my kids.”
And then there are those like Blake Lively and her in-laws, Ryan Reynolds’ parents. After delivering a tear-inducing speech about her husband before presenting him with the 36th American Cinematheque Award, Blake Lively gave a special shoutout to an unsuspecting Jim and Tammy Reynolds.
“That’s really all I want to leave you with tonight, not with the specifics of his actions, but instead with the DNA of who he is,” Lively said, adding, “And that DNA is distinctly Canadian, spun one magical night in 1976 between the bedsheets of Jim and Tammy Reynolds — I’m looking at you, Tam Tam, you little hussy,” making her husband, the entire audience, and surely Jim and Tam Tam watching at home erupt in laughter.
From Kelly Clarkson to Blake Lively and many more, scroll on for some of the most loving in-law dynamics shared by your favorite stars.
A version of this article was originally published in July 2023.
Kylie Kelce
Kylie Kelce adores her brother-in-law, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, and much of her love stems from him being “the absolute best uncle you can imagine” to her three daughters.
During a September 2023 interview with People, Kylie shared, “He comes to our house to visit and the poor guy doesn’t sit on the couch because our daughters will be like, ‘No, no, you sit on the floor. We’re gonna do a puzzle. We’re gonna build blocks. We’re gonna do this, we’re gonna do that.'” She continued, “Our oldest [Wyatt, 4], she’s our boss. She’s our ring leader, and she just has demand after demand for him. And I’m like, ‘Trav, you know you can tell Wyatt no?'”
Kylie continued, “He was like ‘Yeah, I don’t think I can.’ And so he will do it. She’ll be like, ‘Jump up and down.’ He’ll do it. ‘Roll on the floor,’ he’ll do it. ‘Be the pony.’ He’ll do it. So he’s all-in when it comes to being an uncle,” she concluded.
Blake Lively
After delivering an incredibly sweet, sentimental speech about her husband Ryan Reynolds ahead of presenting him with the 36th American Cinematheque Award, Blake Lively gave a special shoutout to her in-laws.
“That’s really all I want to leave you with tonight, not with the specifics of his actions, but instead with the DNA of who he is,” Lively said, adding, “And that DNA is distinctly Canadian, spun one magical night in 1976 between the bedsheets of Jim and Tammy Reynolds — I’m looking at you, Tam Tam, you little hussy,” causing Reynolds and the entire audience to erupt in laughter.
Ryan Reynolds & Robyn Lively
Blake Lively isn’t the only one in her marriage who cracks jokes with her in-laws. Ryan Reynolds and the Gossip Girl alum’s sister, actress Robyn Lively, are known to playfully rib one another.
For instance, after his wife commented, “Feeling very happy with my life choices right about now…” on one of his rather attractive Instagram photos, her sister followed suit with, “I am ALSO feeling very happy about my sister’s life choices right now…”
Kelly Clarkson & Reba Mcentire
While Kelly Clarkson and Brandon Blackstock’s 2022 divorce was very messy, the “Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You)” singer is still close with his former stepmom, Reba McEntire. The legendary country singer even appeared on The Voice in February 2023 to help coach Clarkson’s team!
At the 2018 Kennedy Center Honors, two years before Clarkson filed for divorce, she paid tribute to McEntire. “Sometimes when we meet our heroes, it doesn’t always pan out how you hope. But meeting Reba — being friends with her, and eventually becoming family — has been one of the highlights of my life, truly,” the talk show host gushed.
Clarkson continued, “Thank you so much for listening to me vent as an artist. Thank you so much for comforting me on the phone through my tears, like a friend. And thank you for being a really rad grandma for my kids.”
John Legend
While living with your in-laws doesn’t necessarily mean you like them, John Legend does live with his mother-in-law, and luckily they do love each other. Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen not only live with her mom, but they frequently include her in family vacations with their kids as well. It’s all one big modern family in their household, and we love to see it!
Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sophie Turner, and Danielle Jonas
The Jonas Brothers have pretty much always maintained a close bond, and their wives are in on the magic too. Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sophie Turner, and Danielle Jonas have starred alongside one another in a few of the brothers’ music videos, and they get along off-screen as well.
The Matrix Revolutions actress told Condé Nast Traveler about an island trip all three couples went on, sharing, “My husband [Nick Jonas] had organized a writing camp with his brothers [Kevin and Joe] and producers, and I went along with their spouses, who are close friends of mine.”
After describing their activities and adventures, Chopra Jonas said, “Having days like this with the people I’m close to is what vacation is all about. And to have had this trip just before the world shifted was really magical. Eventually, life is about making memories, right?”
Kris Jenner & Travis Barker
After Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker announced their baby news, Kris Jenner took to her Instagram Story to gush, “Congratulations you two!!!!!!! I love you so much!!!! 🤍 @kourtneykardash @travisbarker.”
When the couple got married, Jenner got even more sentimental on social media. Sharing photos of the wedding, the mom of six wrote, “The most incredible weekend in the most beautiful place celebrating @kourtneykardash and @travisbarker! ❤️❤️🇮🇹🍾 It was simply magical and a weekend I will never forget.”
She added, “I am so happy and blessed to officially welcome Travis to our family, and wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness!!!!”
Kris Jenner & Tristan Thompson
While Tristan Thompson and Khloé Kardashian never married — mostly due to his incessant cheating on her — Kris Jenner still considers him “a special part of our family.” For his 32nd birthday in March 2023, The Kardashians star posted a multi-Story tribute to the NBA player on Instagram.
“It has been so great watching you grow as a dad, a friend, a brother, an uncle and a son,” Jenner wrote, ending her lengthy message with “We love you very much!!”
Ashlee Simpson, Diana Ross, and Tracee Ellis Ross
Ashlee Simpson married Evan Ross, son of legendary singer Diana Ross, in 2014, and their wedding was hosted at his mother’s Connecticut estate. Ahead of the nuptials, the Hunger Games star told Us Weekly, “[My mom] loves her!” They get along famously, as do the “Piece of Me” singer and Evan’s sister Tracee Ellis Ross — take this photo of the family at Vanity Fair’s Oscars after party as exhibit A!
Cameron Diaz & Nicole Richie
Cameron Diaz and Nicole Richie became sisters-in-law when they married Benji and Joel Madden, respectively. While talking to Entertainment Weekly, Diaz funnily recounted a My Best Friend’s Wedding-inspired trip she and Richie took once.
“We went to Chicago, like, a year and a half ago, and she took me to every single [location from the movie],” Diaz shared. “She’s like, ‘Remember when you were walking down the street right here and then…’ It was so much fun. I was like, ‘Yes, I think I do.’ She’s like, ‘I do, and it really means a lot to me, so I would like for you to pretend you do.’”
Catherine Zeta-Jones & Kirk Douglas
In 2018, Catherine Zeta-Jones presented at the Golden Globe Awards alongside her 102-year-old father-in-law, Kirk Douglas. The audience gave him a standing ovation, and the actress lovingly called him “the most beautiful man.”
Miley Cyrus & Chris Hemsworth
Though Miley Cyrus is no longer married to Liam Hemsworth, Chris Hemsworth posted a hilarious video on Instagram of himself and his kids dancing to “Wrecking Ball” in 2018 while Cyrus and his brother were together.
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