2021 wasn’t precisely the “return to regular” we so hoped for with the rollout of life-saving vaccines following a disappointing, pandemic-fueled 2020. But by some means, we face 2022 as U.S. COVID-19 instances method document numbers for the pandemic, thanks partly to the brand new, highly-contagious omicron variant.
As all of us mirror on the highs and lows of the previous 12 months and put together to welcome a brand new 12 months, we aren’t alone.
Ben Platt put it bluntly, saying 2021 “typically deeply sucked,” however praised his boyfriend Noah Galvin for by some means making it “largely fantastic.”
See how extra celebrities are bidding farewell to 2021 and their hopes and desires for 2022.
Britney Spears is wanting again at 2021 after being free of her 14-year-long conservatorship with an inspiring Instagram publish. She shared a clip exhibiting a flock of birds being launched from their cages and flying free into the air whereas Jaymes Younger’s track “Infinity” performed within the background. Spears captioned the publish “SYMBOLIC of my 12 months this 12 months.”
For Kris Jenner and the Kardashian household, 2021 included many celebrations: “my children’ birthdays, my grandkids’ birthdays, Mom’s Day, and naturally an engagement!”
“It’s no coincidence that my high Instagram posts of 2021 are posts about celebration,” Jenner wrote on Instagram alongside a collage of pictures, together with certainly one of Travis Barker’s proposal to Kourtney Kardashian.
“I’m reminded that crucial moments in life are the particular occasions we share with one another in celebration of affection, life, well being and happiness… the issues we are able to typically take without any consideration as we go about our day-to-day lives. Each day is a blessing. Each birthday is a present. Each day we are saying I like you to our members of the family, each evening we are saying goodnight to our family members, each morning we get up and do what we love, surrounded by these we love.”
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Jenner concluded her heartfelt publish acknowledging the challenges of this 12 months and the significance of coming collectively “to have fun the highs.”
“Thanks for being right here with us. You all imply extra to us than you’ll ever know and I pray that you just all discover many causes to have fun in 2022! Sending you a lot love!! Completely happy New 12 months!!!!”
America Ferrera referred to as 2021 a “centering 12 months.”
“I made house for my inventive self and practiced nourishment and relaxation,” the actress, producer and director wrote. “I am deeply grateful for the final 12 months with my family members and the each day alternative to reside within the current second.”
Ferrera mirrored on “a few of the 12 months’s highlights” together with directing Season 2 of Netflix’s “Gentefied” with “folks I like,” the sequence finale of NBC’s “Superstore” after 6 seasons with “extra folks I like.” She additionally celebrated 10 years of marriage with husband and actor Ryan Piers Williams.
“And whereas the moments of glitz and glam had been few, they had been enjoyable and memorable!” she continued, including that she cherished returning to an-in individual Emmys to “have fun nice storytelling.” However above all, Ferrera mentioned she was grateful for “the privilege of my well being and security! Thanks 2021!”
Ashley Tisdale’s posted a farewell to 2021 on Instagram reminiscing a 12 months stuffed with arduous classes and particular moments. Among the many actress’ milestones was embracing motherhood, grieving family members and battling COVID-19. “2021 had probably the most life altering moments even as much as the final two weeks. I discovered a energy in me I by no means knew I had,” mentioned the actress.
Lindsay Lohan shared a collage of a few of her favourite moments together with her household and her fiancé, Bader Shammas, whom she received engaged to final month, in a heartfelt Instagram publish.
“Completely happy New 12 months!! Could your new 12 months be blessed with peace, love, happiness and good well being! Sending numerous love and prayers of pleasure to everybody! #nye2021,” she wrote Friday morning.
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Jenna Dewan posted a sequence of pics of her and her household, kids Calum, 1, her son with accomplice Steve Kazee, Everly, 7, her daughter with ex Channing Tatum, and Kazee himself. The actress seemed again on 2021 and opined the previous 12 months would by no means be forgotten.
Dewan wrote: “We quarantined, quarantined once more (in australia!), stayed in sweats all day, moved, went again to glam, work and made a few of my bestest mates (swipe for sneak peek of Come Dance with Me..!), fell in love with taking part in a firefighter and dealing on certainly one of my favourite exhibits ever, felt regular and went on dates once more (!), snuggled, misplaced our beloved household canine Violet, grieved, cried and hugged collectively, labored collectively, had household over for holidays lastly, performed, and most of all- cherished arduous.
I’m happy with all of us. Loving you all into this new 12 months! ❤️✨❤️✨.”
“Pitch Excellent” actress Insurgent Wilson rang within the New 12 months wanting modern in a shimmery see-through Burberry gown.
“Beginning the New 12 months off robust!” she captioned her Instagram publish. “HAPPY NEW YEAR you legends, love from downunder!”
In one other publish, Wilson could be seen smiling from ear-to-ear as fireworks went off behind her: “This is to 2022!”
Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, and Camila, Duchess of Cornwall, shared a message on Twitter wishing a “very joyful and restful New 12 months” to everybody.
“A pleasure to see so lots of you once more this 12 months – whether or not that be with elbow bumps, handshakes or a pleasant wave from afar!” the tweet learn.
Prince William and Duchess Kate additionally shared a quick New 12 months’s Eve message on Instagram, writing: “Wishing everybody a Completely happy New 12 months!”
Tracee Ellis Ross supplied followers a “dance wrap-up” from “what 12 months are we about to be carried out with? 2020? 2021? Who is aware of. Who cares.”
She added: “Attempting to remain within the pleasure cuz this crap is lots.”
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Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake are specializing in their well being within the coming 12 months. “Swolemates,” Biel captioned a video of the couple doing a formidable synchronized exercise collectively. “See you in 2022.”
Jada Pinkett Smith has already created a new-year mantra for herself, which she shared on Instagram: “Could the Nice Supreme present you your Divine price and will you be impressed to construct a life that displays it,” she shared on Instagram with the caption, “I am prepared for 2022.”
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Taylor Swift appears to be feeling 2022. Alongside a confetti-filled video together with her cat, she wrote, “Benjamin is 22 in cat years. #ImFeeling2022.” She paired the clip together with her track “22” whereas she mouthed the lyrics: “I do not learn about you, however I am feeling 22.”
Nation music singer Thomas Rhett is wanting forward with some humor. He shared an image of his 1-year-old daughter Lennon pulling her hair again and searching a bit frazzled and wrote: “Lennon’s temper in direction of 2022.”
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