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Pantelis Tountzidis, the celebrated make-up artist, marked Father’s Day on Sunday with a heartfelt social media post featuring his husband and their children, calling them “the most beautiful story we’ve ever written.” The tribute, shared on 21 June 2026, resonated widely, underscoring how public figures are using the occasion to celebrate modern family bonds.
Eleni Foureira, the Greek pop star, marked the day by posting a tender photograph of her partner, footballer Alberto Botía, cradling their young son. Foureira shared the image on Instagram on Sunday evening, writing, “Happy Father’s Day to the man who makes every day brighter.” The post quickly drew thousands of likes and comments from fans.
Across Europe, Father’s Day prompted reflections on fatherhood in both joyful and poignant contexts. Swedish media highlighted a viral clip in which a father, overcome with emotion after receiving a graduation notice, vowed, “I will be the best dad I can be.” The clip, published on Sunday, has been viewed more than two million times.
In Italy, Kimberly Van Der Beek paid tribute to her late husband, actor James Van Der Beek, who passed away in February 2026 at the age of 48 after a battle with stage-three colorectal cancer. Writing on Sunday, she described him as “a perfect parent” who continues to inspire her and their four children. The post marked the first Father’s Day since his death.
Meanwhile, in the Netherlands, former footballer Nicky van der Gijp reflected on the enduring influence of his late father, René van der Gijp, a football legend and analyst. Speaking on a Sunday evening talk show, Nicky, now 25, said his father’s wisdom—“a lesson that echoes through my head all day”—guides him as he follows in his father’s footsteps as a football analyst.
Closer to the entertainment world, Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban exchanged public messages on Instagram after their divorce, with Urban wishing Kidman a happy birthday and Kidman wishing him a happy Father’s Day. The exchange, posted on Sunday, offered a rare moment of warmth amid their separation.
From Greece to Sweden, Italy to Australia, Father’s Day 2026 became a canvas for love, loss, and legacy—each post a testament to the enduring role fathers play in shaping lives.