See How Stars Including Olivia Munn, Simu Liu, Michelle Yeoh and More Celebrated the Lunar New Year in 2025

Mar. 15, 2025

(L-R) Ke Huy Quan, Sarah Michelle Gellar and Olivia Munn.Photo:Ke Huy Quan/Instagram; Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram; Olivia Munn/Instagram

Ke Huy Quan/Instagram; Sarah Michelle Gellar/Instagram; Olivia Munn/Instagram

Celebrities from all over the world are commemoratingthe Lunar New Year.

Here, see how stars includingMichelle Yeoh,Simu Liu,Sarah Michelle Gellar,Olivia Munnand more welcomed the Lunar New Year.

01of 16Ke Huy QuanKe Huy Quanshared a heartfelt video expressing how “excited” he was for the Year of the Snake.“I want to wish all of you an incredible year with great success, great health and great wealth,” Quan said.

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Ke Huy Quan

Ke Huy Quanshared a heartfelt video expressing how “excited” he was for the Year of the Snake.

“I want to wish all of you an incredible year with great success, great health and great wealth,” Quan said.

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Olivia Munn

Olivia Munn and daughter Méi.Olivia Munn/Instagram

Olivia Munn/Instagram

Olivia Munn wished fans a happy new year in both Mandarin and Vietnamese as she lifted her 4-month-old daughterMéi, who was dressed in a red-and-gold onesie.

03of 16Sarah Michelle GellarSarah Michelle Gellar.Sarah Michelle Geller/InstagramSarah Michelle Gellardecided to use Lunar New Yearas the perfect time for “starting over” after “the toughest (worst) start to the year EVER!!“TheBuffy the Vampire Slayeractress wished fans “Happy New Year” as she acknowledged the “greatest moments of humanity and compassion” she witnessed amid the Los Angeles wildfires.“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us and more importantly to everyone that has helped me support my friends and community going through the unimaginable,” she concluded.

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Sarah Michelle Gellar

Sarah Michelle Gellar.Sarah Michelle Geller/Instagram

Sarah Michelle Geller/Instagram

Sarah Michelle Gellardecided to use Lunar New Yearas the perfect time for “starting over” after “the toughest (worst) start to the year EVER!!”

TheBuffy the Vampire Slayeractress wished fans “Happy New Year” as she acknowledged the “greatest moments of humanity and compassion” she witnessed amid the Los Angeles wildfires.

“Thank you to everyone who has reached out to us and more importantly to everyone that has helped me support my friends and community going through the unimaginable,” she concluded.

04of 16Simu LiuFor the Lunar New Year, Simu Liu showed off his vocals in a song about the holiday created for the Disney Jr. animated seriesRise Up, Sing Out.

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Simu Liu

For the Lunar New Year, Simu Liu showed off his vocals in a song about the holiday created for the Disney Jr. animated seriesRise Up, Sing Out.

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Awkwafina

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Michelle Yeoh

From the “unmatched efficiency” of The Empress to the “uncompromising grace” of The Sun, theOscarwinner gave fans her well wishes for the upcoming year.

07of 16Jackie ChanJackie Chanposted his annual Chinese New Year graphic to ring in the Year of the Snake, featuring the actor photoshopped onto a festive backdrop.“Wishing all my friends and fans all over the world, good health, good fortune and world peace!” Chan wrote in the caption.

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Jackie Chan

Jackie Chanposted his annual Chinese New Year graphic to ring in the Year of the Snake, featuring the actor photoshopped onto a festive backdrop.

“Wishing all my friends and fans all over the world, good health, good fortune and world peace!” Chan wrote in the caption.

08of 16Tiffany MoonReal Housewives of Dallasstar and anesthesiologist Dr. Tiffany Moon posted a video of herself and her husband stuffing red envelopes as fast as they could.

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Tiffany Moon

Real Housewives of Dallasstar and anesthesiologist Dr. Tiffany Moon posted a video of herself and her husband stuffing red envelopes as fast as they could.

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Jimmy O. Yang

“We wish you prosperity in 3 different Chinese dialects - Mandarin, Cantonese, Shanghainese - from the 歐陽 family! " he wrote.

10of 16Vera WangVera Wangstruck a pose in red, the color of good luck, to wish “all PROSPERITY. SUCCESS. and GOOD FORTUNE!“In another post, she donned a leather biker jacket to signify that she was “RIDING INTO THE NEW YEAR 🏍️ vroom vroom…”

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Vera Wang

Vera Wangstruck a pose in red, the color of good luck, to wish “all PROSPERITY. SUCCESS. and GOOD FORTUNE!”

In another post, she donned a leather biker jacket to signify that she was “RIDING INTO THE NEW YEAR 🏍️ vroom vroom…”

11of 16Crystal Kung MinkoffTheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar shared a glamorous look at her celebrations and gave some insight into the year ahead, writing:“As the Year of the Snake slithers in, it brings transformation, wisdom, and rebirth. Just as a snake sheds its skin to grow, this year is about letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings.🐍 Release what no longer serves you🐍 Embrace change with grace🐍 Step into a wiser, stronger version of yourself”

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Crystal Kung Minkoff

TheReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar shared a glamorous look at her celebrations and gave some insight into the year ahead, writing:

“As the Year of the Snake slithers in, it brings transformation, wisdom, and rebirth. Just as a snake sheds its skin to grow, this year is about letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings.🐍 Release what no longer serves you🐍 Embrace change with grace🐍 Step into a wiser, stronger version of yourself”

12of 16Dorothy WangDorothy Wang.Dorothy Wang/InstagramBling Empire’sDorothy Wangshopped for Lunar New Year decorations while celebrating her 37th birthday with fiancéBrandon Yankowitz.

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Dorothy Wang

Dorothy Wang.Dorothy Wang/Instagram

Dorothy Wang/Instagram

Bling Empire’sDorothy Wangshopped for Lunar New Year decorations while celebrating her 37th birthday with fiancéBrandon Yankowitz.

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Jeannie Mai

Jeannie Mai’s daughter Monaco.Jeannie Mai/Instagram

Jeannie Mai/Instagram

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Lisa Ling

Ling continued, “Desperate hopes that this year will be better because it’s the year of my two snakes pictured above.”

15of 16Kelly Mi LiBling EmpirestarKelly Mi Lishared an adorable video of her 21-month-old daughterMiliin traditional Lunar New Year garb running through the house with a teddy bear — until she abandoned it on the floor.

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Kelly Mi Li

Bling EmpirestarKelly Mi Lishared an adorable video of her 21-month-old daughterMiliin traditional Lunar New Year garb running through the house with a teddy bear — until she abandoned it on the floor.

16of 16Ronny Chieng and Hannah PhamRonny Chieng and Hannah Pham.Nayquan ShulerThe Daily Showcorrespondent Ronny Chieng and his wife Hannah Pham partnered with Johnnie Walker Blue Label to showcase their Lunar New Year traditions, including preparing yu sheng, a raw fish salad.

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Ronny Chieng and Hannah Pham

Ronny Chieng and Hannah Pham.Nayquan Shuler

Nayquan Shuler

The Daily Showcorrespondent Ronny Chieng and his wife Hannah Pham partnered with Johnnie Walker Blue Label to showcase their Lunar New Year traditions, including preparing yu sheng, a raw fish salad.

source: people.com