One of the biggest perks of Instagram? Being able to keep up with (and drool over) our favorite celebrities. And now that summer is right around the corner, many of them are going to start hitting the beach. Not that we're complaining — there are a lot worse things to see on our feeds than celebrity swimsuit photos (especially when they're coming from people like Chris Hemsworth). They travel to exotic locales, look good in the sand, and make us totally jealous we're not on vacation, too.
Sure, the Hollywood life has its downsides — the lack of privacy being a big one. But when we see our favorite stars hitting the beach and taking dreamy vacations, it suddenly seems like the sacrifices they have to make might just be worth the rewards.
As temperatures begin to soar, here are 20 of the hottest celeb beach selfies that have been shared on Instagram recently. We might not all look this good after a day in the sun, so remember: It's literally their job to look sexy at all times. And it's our job to enjoy it!
Chrissy Teigen
Yes, one-piece swimsuits can definitely be sexy, and this photo of Chrissy Teigen — who has plenty of practice posing in a swimsuit from her modeling days — proves it. Hot pink is definitely her color, though we're not sure if we're more in love with this picture of Chrissy or how gorgeous that beach is. The water is so clear!
John Legend
Chrissy and John Legend make a total power couple, so it's no surprise that they both have some pretty impressive beach looks up their sleeves. Really, are we ever going to say no to a shirtless snap of John, beach or no beach? And the fact that he's holding the super cute Miles just makes this picture all the more perfect.
Kim Kardashian
When it comes to serving up beach photos, the Kardashians are some of the best in the business, so it's no surprise that Kim Kardashian can really kill it in front of the camera while wearing her swimsuit. Sure, this is definitely an unconventional bikini, but it fits Kim's style — and fab figure — perfectly.
Kourtney Kardashian
Continuing our tour of Kardashian beach photos, can we talk about how hot Kourtney Kardashian looks here?! Sure, we've always been pretty darn impressed by her body, but this photo is on another level. Taken in May 2021, Kourt posed in a bikini that looked a lot like lingerie — though we have a feeling that was intentional!
Kylie Jenner
And don't count Kim and Kourtney's little sister out! Kylie Jenner can bring it on the beach with the rest of them, just like she's doing in this photo from August 2020 as she posed just feet from the ocean. This totally belongs in a magazine. That neon pink bikini really made her tan pop!
Zac Efron
Zac Efron has become a lot more rugged since his High School Musical days, and we're not complaining. When he's not exploring the wilderness, he is — apparently — playing golf on the beach. Shirtless. Again, we're not complaining. More of this, please!
Jenna Dewan
When Jenna Dewan shared this photo on Instagram in May 2020, she admitted that it was a "thirsty" throwback photo — but girl, don't apologize for that! We can see why she wanted to share it — her butt looks amazing. Then again, have you seen how much Jenna works out? She earned that tush!
Kelly Rowland
Since Kelly Rowland posted this pic to celebrate her anniversary with husband Tim Weatherspoon, we're supposed to be focusing on the cute couple moment. But really, it's hard to do that when all we can think about is how good Kelly looks — and all we can see is her backside! This mama of two is looking great.
Jason Momoa
Given that Jason Momoa is from Hawaii — and that he looks like a towering Greek god — he totally belongs on a beach. And though we'd prefer him shirtless, it's photos like these that prove that even in a shirt, he kills the beach photo. (And se can still see those muscles peeking out!)
David Beckham
Speaking of men who look good on the beach without going shirtless — here's another prime example. David Beckham could be sitting along that shore wearing a garbage bag and he would still look absolutely amazing. Have we mentioned recently how lucky Victoria is?
Priyanka Chopra
Though Priyanka Chopra is obviously married to a dude who looks great on the beach himself (hi, Nick Jonas), we've gotta point out that she doesn't look too bad either! This high glam shot of Priyanka hanging out on the sand in a sundress is pure art. And is that a bean bag chair she's lounging on?! Jealous!
Liam Hemsworth
Now that Liam Hemsworth is spending most of his time in Australia, we've been treated to more beach pictures than usual — including this adorable selfie. We're bummed we can't see his abs, but those pretty eyes (and the background) definitely make up for it.
Chris Hemsworth
Yeah, the Hemsworth genes are pretty impressive. Despite the fact that this photo of Chris Hemsworth (along with wife Elsa Pataky and their kids) was taken from quite a distance, we can still totally see the Thor star's six-pack abs in all their glory. Actually, we could probably see them from space.
Jessica Simpson
Those of us who have been following along with Jessica Simpson's career since the early 2000s know that this lady has always been a hottie, and three kids later, mama's still got it! Everything here is gorgeous, from her bikini to her cover-up and, of course, Jessica herself.
Ashley Graham
Who said expecting moms can't be sexy? We do have to give Ashley Graham credit, because posing like this comes more naturally to her than most, considering the fact that she's a model, but even with her bump, Ashley was making it happen — and the beautiful backdrop couldn't compete!
Michael B. Jordan
Sure, this photo of Michael B. Jordan on the beach was shot professionally for a magazine cover, but it still counts because, well, look at him! That bod doesn't quit, nor has it ever for the entire time he's been an active member of Hollywood. If only he was more active on Instagram!
Kate Hudson
As the Fabletics queen, it goes without saying that Kate Hudson has a killer bod — anyone who follows her on Instagram knows that she's constantly posting videos of her rigorous workout routines. In this picture, we can see that all that work has definitely paid off. What we wouldn't give to be out on the ocean in a boat right now.
Harry Styles
Yup, another man fully clothed on the beach, and still, no complaints here — Harry Styles can pull it off and still look sexy! This shot was taken while he was filming his music video for "Watermelon Sugar," and if only we could have been at the beach along with him at this moment.
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez may officially be in her 50s, but she looks incredible — and if the 2020 Super Bowl didn't convince you, this beach photo should. Recently, she spent a lot of time in the Dominican Republic filming a movie, and that meant a slew of swimsuit pics ended up on Instagram in the process.
Kelly Ripa & Mark Conseulos
Here's a two-for-one of one of the hottest couples in Hollywood. Although, when Kelly Ripa posted this photo on Instagram in March 2021, she admitted it was taken a decade ago in 2011. But we honestly don't think she or Mark Consuelos have aged one bit since then — and they're still exchanging steamy smooches, on the beach and off.
