Gaga, Miley, Katy + More: Celebrities In Patriotic Outfits
Celebrities celebrate the Fourth of July in many ways. Whether it be through music or their clothes, musicians and actors show their love for the USA in many ways. The…
Lady Gaga sings the National Anthem at Super Bowl 50 at Levi’s Stadium on February 7, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. Miley Cyrus performs at Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2021 broadcast on December 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021. Katy Perry sings during the children’s concert at the Washington Convention Center to celebrate military families on January 19, 2013 in Washington, DC. The U.S. capital is preparing for the second inauguration of U.S. President Barack Obama, which will take place on January 21.
Christopher Polk/Getty Images/Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productions/Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesCelebrities celebrate the Fourth of July in many ways. Whether it be through music or their clothes, musicians and actors show their love for the USA in many ways. The Super Bowl, Presidential Inaugurations, and New Years Eve tend big events for patriotic gear. Some celebrities wear it on any given day. From rocking the flag from head-to-toe, to more subtle nods to the stars and stripes. There are many ways to incorporate a patriotic fit that Uncle Sam would be proud of.
We're preparing to celebrate the Fourth of July with fireworks, cookouts, and partying it up by the beach. And here, we took a look at the most iconic patriotic outfits worn by celebrities. July 4th has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. But the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century. On July 4th, 1776, the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence.
In the pre-Revolutionary years, colonists had held annual celebrations of the king’s birthday, which traditionally included the ringing of bells, bonfires, processions and speechmaking. By contrast, during the summer of 1776, some colonists celebrated the birth of independence by holding mock funerals for King George III as a way of symbolizing the end of the monarchy’s hold on America and the triumph of liberty.
Festivities, including concerts, bonfires, parades, and the firing of cannons and muskets, usually accompanied the first public readings of the Declaration of Independence. The first fireworks were used as early as 200 BC. The tradition of setting off fireworks on the 4 of July began in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777, during the first organized celebration of Independence Day.
This year's Fourth of July 2023 falls on a Tuesday. Take a look below at 8 celebrities who have worn patriotic outfits in celebration of Independence Day.
Tilda Swinton
Evan Agostini/Getty ImagesWhile attending the US premiere of 'Young Adam' in New York in 2003, Swinton looked more patriotic than Captain America. She wore a ruffled blouse that matched her floor length jacket that is giving us major superhero vibes.
Katy Perry
Joe Raedle/Getty ImagesWhile performing at the children's concert celebrating the second inauguration of President Barack Obama in 2013, Perry wore this super adorable Uncle Sam pinup outfit. With accessories like a tiny top hat and this red ribbon around her neck, Katy has dressed up in patriotic outfits many times.
Jaden Smith
Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesWhile attending the World Premiere of 'Pitch Perfect 2' in Los Angeles in 2015, Jaden wore this cool leather jacket with the American flag going down the sleeves.
Kesha
Janet Jarman/Getty ImagesIn 2011, Kesha performed at the MTV World Stage Mexico wearing this rocker-chic Americana look. With shredded tights and a faded American flag muscle tee, the singer completed the aesthetic with combat boots.
Lady Gaga
Ezra Shaw/Getty ImagesLady Gaga is another patriotic singer, with her best look during her 2016 Super Bowl performance. Her glittering red outfit is made full-on American with platform American flag heels!
Halle Berry
Anthony Harvey/Getty ImagesIn 2001, Halle Berry shared her love for America when she was promoting her film 'Sword Fish' in France in 2001. In this button-down belted dress, Berry looked so chic in the flag print.
Jane Krakowski
Joe Corrigan/Getty ImagesThe actress was joined by designer Nicole Miller during the 6th Annual Woman's Day Red Dress Awards in 2009. Her scalloped off-shoulder dress was a cool, artsy rendition of the flag, using Andy Warhol's Campbell's artwork as inspiration for the dress.
Miley Cyrus
Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for dick clark productionsMiley Cyrus is another pop star who loves to wear patriotic outfits. While performing at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest in 2021, Cyrus was in her full-on rocker-era with this American flag ensemble. She paired her studded motorcycle jacket with matching flag jeans.
