Kate Beckinsale, Reese Witherspoon, and Halle Berry share outtakes from Christmas Eve activities

A host of stars got into the holiday spirit as they shared gleeful well wishes to their social media followers while celebrating Christmas Eve.

Kate Beckinsale was among the first celebrities to take to Instagram with outtakes from her festivities. 

Reese Witherspoon, Jessica Simpson, Halle Berry, and more joined in as they uploaded their favorite moments.

Cheery: A host of stars, including Kate Beckinsale, got into the holiday spirit as they shared gleeful well wishes to their social media followers while celebrating Christmas Eve

Cheery: A host of stars, including Kate Beckinsale, got into the holiday spirit as they shared gleeful well wishes to their social media followers while celebrating Christmas Eve

Kate, 49, was cheerful and typically stylish as she uploaded various photos from her time with loved ones.

The Underworld actress showed her personality in a large, statement-making pale pink hair bow.

She teamed it with an oversized soft green netted sweater, light wash jeans, and black lace-up boots with a towering heel.

The silver screen siren wrote in a caption to her 5.5 million followers: ‘Merry Christmas Eve from all my favourite people to all your favourite people.’

White Christmas: Kate, 49, was cheerful and typically stylish as she uploaded various photos from her time with loved ones

White Christmas: Kate, 49, was cheerful and typically stylish as she uploaded various photos from her time with loved ones

Cute: The Underworld actress showed her personality in a large, statement-making pale pink hair bow

Cute: The Underworld actress showed her personality in a large, statement-making pale pink hair bow

Beckinsale, who hails from the United Kingdom, topped her look with a shaggy pink coat.

An assortment of her pictures were taken outside what looked like a large estate that was embellished with Christmas decorations.

Snow fell outside the home and the posh superstar wore glamorous dark sunglasses as she posed with friends.

The TV and film star’s look changed later in the Instagram carousel, as she showed a new look — a burgundy plaid patterned dress with a low, square neckline.

Helpers: Kate rested on a sofa while being tended to by shirtless men in Santa Claus hats

Helpers: Kate rested on a sofa while being tended to by shirtless men in Santa Claus hats

Cocktail hour: Kate enjoyed a seasonal drink as she kicked her feet up in a humorous photo op

Cocktail hour: Kate enjoyed a seasonal drink as she kicked her feet up in a humorous photo op

Message: The silver screen siren wrote in a caption to her 5.5 million followers, 'Merry Christmas Eve from all my favourite people to all your favourite people'

Message: The silver screen siren wrote in a caption to her 5.5 million followers, ‘Merry Christmas Eve from all my favourite people to all your favourite people’

Reese Witherspoon kicked off the day with a morning hike and brought her dog Major along.

She shared a smiling selfie taken on the porch outside her home with her 28.7 million followers.

‘Holidays are just better with dogs ! Lots of dogs,’ she wrote in a caption for the post, which included two of her canines.

The Little Fires Everywhere actress added dog and Christmas themed emojis as she added her pets’ names, writing, ‘Major+Minnie.’ 

Cute: Reese Witherspoon kicked off the day with a morning hike and brought her dog Major along

Cute: Reese Witherspoon kicked off the day with a morning hike and brought her dog Major along

Fresh air: She shared a smiling selfie taken on the porch outside her home with her 28.7 million followers

Fresh air: She shared a smiling selfie taken on the porch outside her home with her 28.7 million followers

Minnie portrait: Reese dressed her adorable dog in a festive Christmas tree sweater

Minnie portrait: Reese dressed her adorable dog in a festive Christmas tree sweater

Jessica Simpson, 42, showed off her holiday style as she posed in front of a red Christmas tree in what looked like her home office.

The blonde pop star-turned-mogul wore her locks in a center part and straight style that fell over her chest.

The Texas native layered up in a blue, button-up shirt with colorful trim and blue fur coat with a plush black collar.

She added oversized round sunglasses and flashed a smile, drawing attention to her plump pout and bright red lipstick. 

Ready for Christmas: Jessica Simpson showed off her holiday style as she posed in front of a red Christmas tree in what looked like her home office

Ready for Christmas: Jessica Simpson showed off her holiday style as she posed in front of a red Christmas tree in what looked like her home office

Jessica’s ten-year-old daughter Maxwell was in the giving spirit as she stopped by Agoura Hills Animal Rescue in California.

Simpson, who’s married to former pro athlete Eric Johnson, shared a photo of the pre-teen visiting the shelter.

She wrote in the caption, ‘Yesterday, Maxwell came home after visiting @animalrescueah and decided to make dog, cat, and rabbit treats for the whole gang!’

Maxwell, who the singer sometimes calls Maxi, smiled in front of an outdoor Christmas tree, dressed in brown and black checkered pajamas. 

Giving back: Jessica's ten-year-old daughter Maxwell was in the giving spirit as she stopped by Agoura Hills Animal Rescue in California

Giving back: Jessica’s ten-year-old daughter Maxwell was in the giving spirit as she stopped by Agoura Hills Animal Rescue in California

Meanwhile, Halle Berry enjoyed Christmas Eve with her family and she shared a fun selfie from the day.

The 56-year-old Ohio native wore a Santa hat as she held a present wrapped in paper that had partner Van Hunt’s face all over it.

The musician, 52, also wore a Santa hat in the photos as he flashed a toothy grin all over the patterned paper.

Adorable: Meanwhile, Halle Berry enjoyed Christmas Eve with her family and she shared a fun selfie from the day

Adorable: Meanwhile, Halle Berry enjoyed Christmas Eve with her family and she shared a fun selfie from the day

The award-winning actress also shared a photo of a heart-shaped ornament hanging from a lit tree.

It hung from a red ribbon and had a white background with her loved ones’ names inscribed all over.

The monikers were delineated with fine lines made to look like puzzle pieces and there was a small heart inset that read, ‘This is us.’

Her children’s names — Nahla and Maceo — were among the group, as well as Van’s son Drake’s name.

Decor: Adorable: The award-winning actress also shared a photo of a heart-shaped ornament hanging from a lit tree

Decor: Adorable: The award-winning actress also shared a photo of a heart-shaped ornament hanging from a lit tree

Paris Hilton got into the Christmas mood by taking a trip down memory lane.

The 41-year-old hotel heiress took to Instagram to upload several throwback photos from Christmases past.

The beauty, who tied the knot with Carter Reum last year, fondly reflected on her childhood holidays.

Engaging her 21.3 million fans, she wrote in the caption, ‘Happy Holidays! I have the most magical memories from Christmas as a kid.’ 

Flashback: Paris Hilton got into the Christmas mood by taking a trip down memory lane as she shared photos from pasts Christmas celebrations

Flashback: Paris Hilton got into the Christmas mood by taking a trip down memory lane as she shared photos from pasts Christmas celebrations

As for her current celebrations, she posted outtakes from an island getaway as she cruised on a yacht.

The DJ and singer recorded a video and said to her fans, ‘Merry Christmas Eve from paradise,’ but didn’t specify where she was.

The impressive, luxurious boat was decked out in decor, including a tall tree adorned with ornaments and a bow.

A turquoise blue ocean was visible beyond the yacht and Christmas music played in the background. 

Dreamy: As for her current celebrations, she posted outtakes from an island getaway as she cruised on a yacht

The impressive, luxurious boat was decked out in decor, including a tall tree adorned with ornaments and a bow

Dreamy: As for her current celebrations, she posted outtakes from an island getaway as she cruised on a yacht

Supermodel and swimwear designer Candice Swanepoel, 34, spent the days leading up to Christmas traveling with her two young sons.

The former Victoria’s Secret Angel, who hails from Mooi River, South Africa, was traveling back to her home country.

The blonde beauty documented her family’s travels, showing the boys — Anaca, six, Ariel, four —  as they entertained themselves and slept on the flight. 

On the go: Supermodel and swimwear designer Candice Swanepoel, 34, spent the days leading up to Christmas traveling with her two young sons

On the go: Supermodel and swimwear designer Candice Swanepoel, 34, spent the days leading up to Christmas traveling with her two young sons

She wrote in an Instagram caption to her 18.7 million followers, ‘Two days traveling with two toddlers to Africa.

‘To all the mamas out there…I salute you. We made it. Merry Christmas from my little family to yours.’ 

The stunner wore a black Gap sweatshirt as she sipped from a glass of wine while waiting in a private terminal for her plane.

Her Instagram reel was soundtracked to the 1991 piano-driven song Will You Be There by Michael Jackson.

Long trip: The former Victoria's Secret Angel, who hails from Mooi River, South Africa, was traveling back to her home country

Long trip: The former Victoria’s Secret Angel, who hails from Mooi River, South Africa, was traveling back to her home country

Diddy, who now also goes by Love, brought Christmas cheer to his followers as he shared a fun character named Black A** Santa.

 

Sense of humor: Diddy brought Christmas cheer to his followers as he shared a fun character named Black A** Santa

Sense of humor: Diddy brought Christmas cheer to his followers as he shared a fun character named Black A** Santa 

source: dailymail.co.uk