See How Celebrities Are Paying Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. on Instagram

Meghan Overdeep
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From Zendaya to Madonna, see how your favorite stars are paying tribute to MLK today.

Five decades after his assassination, America is coming together once more to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. and his immeasurable contributions to the civil rights movement.

Among his long list of accomplishments, the Nobel Peace Prize recipient led the 1955 Montgomery bus boycott and helped found the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Later, he organized the 1963 March in Washington, where he delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech. He was only 39 years old when he was gunned down by James Earl Ray on April 4, 1968 in Memphis, Tennessee.

From Brooke Shields to Madonna, scroll down to see how your favorite stars are paying tribute to MLK today:

Gigi Hadid:

A post shared by Gigi Hadid (@gigihadid) on Jan 15, 2018 at 11:11am PST

Brooke Shields:

“I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word in reality.” - #MartinLutherKingJr ?? Last year’s @newyorkermag cover, art by @kadirnelson.

A post shared by Brooke Shields (@brookeshields) on Jan 15, 2018 at 9:28am PST

Gabrielle Union:

"Freedom is never voluntarily given by the oppressor, it must be demanded by the oppressed" ~Martin Luther King Jr

A post shared by Gabrielle Union-Wade (@gabunion) on Jan 15, 2018 at 11:50am PST

Lily Collins:

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear." — #MartinLutherKingJr. Love Always and Forever...

A post shared by Lily Collins (@lilyjcollins) on Jan 15, 2018 at 11:37am PST

Madonna:

We Celebrate Your Life M.LK. ?????????? And Thank you for all that you fought for, All that you sacrificed, the lessons you taught us and the road that you showed us we could walk down.......,,,in fact MUST walk down. ???????? #hero #giant #prophet #teacher #dreamer #leader #timesupnow #revolutionaryoflove ??

A post shared by Madonna (@madonna) on Jan 15, 2018 at 7:05am PST

Sarah Jessica Parker:

"Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly. " MLK Jr. "Letter From Birmingham Jail" 1963

A post shared by SJP (@sarahjessicaparker) on Jan 15, 2018 at 9:01am PST

Zendaya:

Thank you's do not quite express my gratitude. We must continue to be brave and tenacious in the face of injustice and hatred, just like them. Continue to use our hearts, our minds and our platforms, just like them. We must learn from them and follow them. That's how we say thank you. Happy MLKDay.

A post shared by Zendaya (@zendaya) on Jan 15, 2018 at 12:13pm PST

Kris Jenner:

Happy #MLKDAY2018. Today we honor Martin Luther King Jr’s fearless fight for equality, and remember how important it is to dream!! Remember that your voice is powerful. Remember that you can make a difference. Spread love today, and every day. ?? #MLK #HappyMLKDay

A post shared by Kris Jenner (@krisjenner) on Jan 15, 2018 at 7:26am PST

Reese Witherspoon:

“I have decided to stick with love. Hate is too great a burden to bear” - Martin Luther King Jr. #MLK #MLKDay (Illustration by @petraerikssonstudio)

A post shared by Reese Witherspoon (@reesewitherspoon) on Jan 15, 2018 at 12:03pm PST

Nikki Reed:

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A post shared by Nikki Reed (@nikkireed) on Jan 15, 2018 at 10:56am PST