It's the Year of the Horse! See Photos of Michelle Yeoh, Jackie Chan, Awkwafina and More Stars Celebrating Lunar New Year 2026
- - It's the Year of the Horse! See Photos of Michelle Yeoh, Jackie Chan, Awkwafina and More Stars Celebrating Lunar New Year 2026
Brendan LeFebruary 18, 2026 at 9:59 AM
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The Year of the Fire Horse is galloping in.
On Feb. 17, Asian people all over the world are celebrating the Lunar New Year, the beginning of another 12-month cycle based on the lunisolar calendar. 2026's corresponding element and animal, the Fire Horse, according to Chinese metaphysics consultant Vicki Iskander, promises "an extremely intense, energetic, fast-moving and action-oriented year ahead."
Ahead, see how your favorite stars are ringing in the new year.
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Michelle Yeoh
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Michelle Yeoh posted a carousel offering a glimpse into her Lunar New Year festivities — including a snap of her history-making Oscar.
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Awkwafina
Awkwafina
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"Happy Lunar New Year to all my horse girls out there!" wrote Awkwafina on Instagram.
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Jackie Chan
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Jackie Chan shared his yearly graphic to wish his friends and followers a "happy Chinese New Year of the Horse."
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Vera Wang
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Continuing her annual tradition, Vera Wang struck a series of model poses wearing lucky red to commemorate the Lunar New Year.
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Jimmy O. Yang
Jimmy O. Yang
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Comedian Jimmy O. Yang spent the night before Lunar New Year with loved ones ahead of his scheduled shows in Macau, Hong Kong.
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Lisa Ling
Lisa Ling
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Lisa Ling and her family got together for Lunar New Year festivities, and the journalist wrote in the caption that she hoped for "transformation in a good way"
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Dorothy Wang
Dorothy Wang
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With her husband Brandon Yankowitz, Dorothy Wang wished her followers a "happy New Year's Eve."
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Jeannie Mai
Jeannie Mai
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Jeannie Mai celebrated Lunar New Year with Don Julio Tequila.
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BLACKPINK's Jisoo
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BLACKPINK member Jisoo enjoyed a home-cooked meal to ring in the new year.
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Ming-Na Wen
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Mulan actress Ming-Na Wen took the reins to "gallop into 2026 with energy and positivity."
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Bowen Yang
Bowen Yang
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"Horse force!!! 🧧🐎 wish you a prosperous new year!" Bowen Yang captioned a carousel, led with this photo, on Instagram.
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Hudson Williams
Hudson Williams
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Hudson Williams got the festivities going early. The Heated Rivalry star showed off his chiseled biceps at Gold House's Lunar New Year event on Feb. 12.
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Lola Tung
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Lola Tung was also in attendance, posing cheerily with Sean Kaufman.
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Yerin Ha
Yerin Ha
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Bridgerton's Yerin Ha looked regal in her striking red ensemble at the Lunar New Year event as well.
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