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Celebrity Dads: 10 Young Stars Talk About Their Fathers

Awww. 10 Celebs Talk About How Much They Love Dad
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Our nominee for celebrity dad of the year might have to be Edward James Hyland, who gave a kidney to his daughter, "Modern Family" actress Sarah Hyland, but he's not the only incredible Hollywood dad. Thirteen-year-old Jaden Smith says his dad Will keeps everyone laughing, while Keke Palmer confesses to an awesome but embarrassing story involving her dad -- and the Jonas Brothers!

With Father's Day approaching, we wanted to know what stars like Justin, Selena, Miley and more had to say about their amazing dads. Click though the slideshow below for some sweet, funny and touching dad-spiration from your favorite celebs.

So, what are your plans for Father's Day? Tell us why your dad rocks in the comments below or tweet @HuffPostTeen!

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Celebrities' Quotes On Their Dads
Sarah Hyland(01 of10)
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"You know that family is always going to be there for you -- no matter what. My dad gave me a freakin' kidney!" - Sarah Hyland, whose ongoing battle with kidney displasia led her to receive a transplant from her father Edward James Hyland this year. (credit:Getty)
Miley Cyrus(02 of10)
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"I think my dad is a lot cooler than other dads. He still acts like he's 17." - Miley Cyrus on Billy Ray Cyrus (credit:AP)
Jaden Smith(03 of10)
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"Everybody knows in our house that my dad's a little crazy, okay? He's very crazy!" - Jaden Smith on Will Smith (credit:AP)
Selena Gomez(04 of10)
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"I said, 'Dad, I want a promise ring.' He went to the church and got it blessed. He used me as an example for other kids." - Selena Gomez on Ricardo Gomez (credit:AP)
Justin Bieber(05 of10)
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"I have a great relationship with my dad. When I was younger, he taught me how to play some songs on the guitar, like 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' by Bob Dylan." - Justin Bieber on Jeremy Bieber (credit:AP)
Niall Horan(06 of10)
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"We're always talking to each other -- we're close." - One Direction's Niall Horan on Bobby Horan (credit:AP)
Keke Palmer(07 of10)
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"Once when we were at the KCA's about two years ago, we saw a very, very famous person -- bigger than the Jonas Brothers -- and my dad yelled, 'Hey, my daughter Keke loves you!' I could have died because he not only told this famous person, but everyone else in the room!" - Keke Palmer on Johnny Palmer (credit:AP)
Lady Gaga(08 of10)
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"He asked that I remain, on one side, slightly normal. So I only have my tattoos on my left side. I think he sees this as my Marilyn Monroe side, and he sees this (left side) as my Iggy Pop side." - Lady Gaga on Joseph Germanotta (credit:AP)
Lily Collins(09 of10)
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"Someone told me they were listening to the radio and they were playing classic hits. At the end, the DJ came on and said, 'For all of you who don't know that was Phil Collins - Lily Collins's dad.' I thought that was the weirdest thing, just so bizarre. Even my dad has said to me, 'You know, I am known as your dad now.' But he is extremely proud and couldn't be happier." - Lily Collins on Genesis rock star Phil Collins (credit:AP)
Katie Leclerc(10 of10)
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"Before a big acting competition, my dad sent me a note that said, 'Define the moment. Don't let the moment define you.'" - Katie Leclerc (credit:Getty)
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