How some of Australia's most notable honoured and celebrated the women in their lives on Mother's Day

West Australian

11-05-2025

From big bouquets of flowers to messages of praise, this is how some of Australia's most famous faces honoured and celebrated the women in their lives this Mother's Day.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was one of the first to wish all the mums in the country a Happy Mother's Day by posting a treasured photograph of himself with his mum, Maryanne, at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
In the photo, which was taken just two years before he lost her, it shows the pair smiling with Maryanne waving an Aussie flag and a large crowd in the background.
Underneath, the PM wrote a simple message: 'Happy Mother's Day, Australia.'
Perth's prince of pop, Troye Sivan, also took to social media to wish his mum, Laurelle Mellet a happy Mother's Day posting pictures of a big bunch of flowers as well as a photo of her with a message underneath which read: 'I love you so much'.
Hollywood superstar Nicole Kidman marked the day by sharing never before seen photos of her late mum Janelle with her twin daughters Sunday and Faith when they visited Uluru roughly a decade ago.
In the Instagram post she wrote: 'My mother and my daughters in Uluru, beautiful memories…always 💕 Happy Mother's Day'.
Former political staffer Brittany Higgins, who was recently thrust into the spotlight again after it emerged her former boss, retired Liberal Senator Linda Reynolds, had launched legal action against the Commonwealth over the compensation payment it settled with her, posted a pic of her newborn baby boy, Freddie, while thanking her own mother.
'It's my first Mother's Day as a parent and the past two months has just reaffirmed how lucky I have been to walk through life with such an amazing mum by my side,' she wrote.
'Definitely have a newfound appreciation for her strength, selflessness and the love she's always had on tap to pour into me when required. Thank-you for always showing me the way — I love you lots @kellyh3995!
'P.S. it's only slightly devastating that you are far and away Freddie's favourite person. David and I will try not to take it personally x.'
Aussie actress and comedian Rebel Wilson posted a gorgeous photo of her daughter on Instagram while also wishing other mums a wonderful day.
'Being a Mum to this cutie pie is the BEST thing ever! Happy Mother's Day to all the brilliant Mums out there, but especially to
@ramonaagruma
and my Mum, sister and grandma! Go Mums!!!'
WA Liberal Party leader Basil Zempilas posted a picture of himself with his mum, Jessie, while also wishing his wife Amy a Happy Mother's Day.
Amy Zempilas also posted pictures of herself with the couple's growing brood, not only wishing other mums out there a special day but also acknowledging their sacrifices.
'Being a Mum. The hardest job you'll ever love,' she wrote. 'For many years, motherhood for me was two little girls and a baby on my hip. Baz would leave home at 4am for radio, get home after 7pm — and every Friday, he flew to Sydney for the weekend for work.
'For two years. I spent more than a few Mother's Days on my own with the kids.
It was a beautiful blur — exhausting, full, messy, magic. And somehow, we muddled through.'
She then went on to share the five things she learnt over the years of being a mum.