While many celebrities were nursing hangovers after lavish New Year's Eve parties, a select few, including new parents Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo, were awake with the larks on the first morning of 2026.
New Parents Embrace Early Starts
Following the birth of their son, Ziggy, last month, the couple shared their early morning moments on Instagram. Unlike their partying peers, they were up bright and early with their baby boy.
Sophie Habboo posted a snap holding Ziggy, writing: 'Happy New Year everyone!!! 2025 - thank you for best thing that ever happened to me, what I will always be most proud of and the missing piece to the puzzle.'
Jamie Laing also shared a photo of his son in a Moses basket, captioning it: 'Happy New Year from us two gangsters.' He later posted a video cuddling the newborn, joking: 'Honestly this might be the most toxic relationship I've ever had. One cuddle and I forget all about last night.'
A Night of Star-Studded Celebrations
The night before presented a stark contrast, as a host of famous faces dressed to impress to ring in the new year. Amanda Holden, 54, led the way in a £1,290 Victoria Beckham gown, celebrating with husband Chris Hughes, their daughters, and best friend Alan Carr.
Elizabeth Hurley, 60, enjoyed a cosy dinner by the fire with her boyfriend, Billy, and her son, Damian Hurley, 23. She shared photos with the caption: 'What a happy Christmas'.
Meanwhile, Dame Joan Collins, 92, and husband Percy Gibson, 60, donned matching disco outfits, with Joan showcasing her age-defying style. Stacey Solomon transformed her Pickle Cottage with balloons and disco balls for a sparkling celebration with her sister.
Jet-Set Celebrations and Low-Key Moments
Many stars opted for sun-drenched getaways. Love Island's Kaz Crossley and Megan Barton Hanson posed in bikinis in Phuket, while Kate and Rio Ferdinand celebrated in Dubai with a candlelit pool display.
Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury jetted to the Maldives with daughter Bambi, two, marking one year since rekindling their romance. Dua Lipa, freshly back from Mexico, enjoyed a cocktail in the UK after wrapping her global tour.
Others preferred quieter starts. Lily Allen rang in 2026 from her bed in cosy pyjamas, and Maya Jama hosted a low-key party at home after Christmas with boyfriend Ruben Dias.
From glamorous gowns to newborn cuddles, the dawn of 2026 showcased the diverse ways in which the UK's celebrity world welcomed the new year.
