Celebrity photos: Best star pictures for December 18 - 31

Candid camera! Whether taking selfies, sharing a laugh or hitting up some of the hottest events around - the biggest names in Hollywood always carry on looking exceptionally good. Check out the best celebrity photos of the week from your favorite stars. Why start the year off with fireworks when you can do it with wedding bells? Just ask Emmy winning host and New York Times bestselling author Maria Menounos, who tied the knot with her love of 20 years Keven Undergaro on New Year's Eve. The two said their vows on national television just after midnight as Maria co-hosted Fox’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey: Live from Times Square. Here the couple exchange rings as Steve looks on. The couple got engaged in 2016 in a very high profile way, too – Keven popped the question during Maria's appearance on the Howard Stern Show. Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for MM

For her ceremony in Times Square, Maria Menounos wore the stunning lace 'Randala' gown from the Atelier Pronovias 2018 Collection. “You have to think you’re outside in Times Square, it’s freezing, you need something beautiful but appropriate," she told People of choosing a gown. Her final choice, she said, "took my breath away". Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for MM

She's back! Serena Williams was in great spirits during an exhibition match at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship on December 30 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The game marked the 36-year-old tennis legend's first match since being on a break for nearly one year during her pregnancy and then maternity leave. Serena lost the match to 20-year-old French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, but that didn't stop her from smiling. Serena‘s husband Alexis Ohanian was on hand to support her, sharing this photo with the caption: “Mama is back in the office.” Photo: Instagram/@alexisohanian

Rockin' around the NYE ball! Ryan Seacrest and Jenny McCarthy looked pumped for their annual correspondence at Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. The pair got silly at the show's 2018 press junket in Times Square, NYC on Friday, December 29. Photo: Instagram/@ryanseacrest

Sarah Michelle Gellar treated her daughter to the skating lesson of a lifetime! The 40-year-old actress took little Charlotte ice skating with two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan on December 29. Sarah and her friend Elsa Collins took their kids to a private lesson with the athlete at East West Ice Palace in Artesia, California. "EPIC DAY!!! When your daughters want to learn to ice skate (I mean really learn) who is better (or more qualified ) then the most decorated American skater in history - @michellewkwan," Sarah wrote along with several pictures from the day. "Thank you Michelle for a day, none of us will forget (no seriously my sore body won’t let me) She even taught the adults a few tricks!!!" Photo: Instagram/@sarahmgellar

Katie Holmes satisfied her sweet tooth at the grand opening of Black Tap Craft Burgers & Beer at the Venetian Las Vegas on December 29. The 39-year-old star tried out their famous cotton candy milkshake, personalizing it with some extra sugar! Photo: David Becker/WireImage

Chelsea Clinton embraced her mom Hillary during a family night out on Broadway with dad Bill. The Clinton family was having a great time backstage at the hit musical The Band's Visit at The Barrymore Theatre on December 27 in New York City. Photo: Bruce Glikas/Bruce Glikas/FilmMagic

Quantico star Priyanka Chopra took a bow in New Delhi on stage at the Penguin Annual Lecture 2017 organized by Penguin Random House India on December 26. The actress was a guest speaker for a talk entitled, 'Breaking the Glass Ceiling, Chasing a Dream'. Photo: AFP/Getty Images

Jennifer Lawrence returned home to Louisville, Kentucky for Christmas and stopped by the Norton Children's Hospital to spread some holiday cheer. This was the fifth year the Mother actress visited the hospital, which posted photos on their account. “Louisville’s own Jennifer Lawrence stopped by Norton Children’s today to visit with patients, families, and staff,” the caption said. “This visit has become a tradition for Lawrence each Christmas. Thank you, Jennifer! You sure do bring a smile to all!” Photo: Instagram/@nortonchildrens

Bieber joy! Customers and employees at the Joe & the Juice shop on Prince Street in NYC's Soho neighborhood got a magical holiday surprise when Justin Bieber stopped by. The singer rolled into the store on Saturday, December 23, with a friend to grab a “Green Mile” juice. What people didn't expect was that he ended up dancing and laughing behind the counter with the juicers! "We needed to turn it up a notch before the holidays so we brought in backup," the store wrote along with a fun video of the star breaking it down. Photo: Instagram/@joeandthejuice

Holiday girls night! Eva Longoria Baston took to Instagram to share a sweet picture with her and besties: new mom Serena Williams, Gabrielle Union-Wade and Olivia Munn. "Miami Nights with these beauties!" the star, who recently announced she was pregnant, wrote. "And why does @gabunion look like she’s 12 yrs old?? #Friends #ForeverYoung" Photo: Instagram/@evalongoria

Ugly Christmas sweater soirée! Ryan Seacrest and Kelly Ripa welcomed Kate Winslet onto their live show on the morning of December 21 for a festive interview. The show's official account shared a behind-the-scenes snap of the three, writing: "Yaaas! #KateWinslet brought it for our Holiday Sweater Party! #LiveFashionFinder #kellyandryan sweaters provided by @tipsyelves and Kate Winslet’s sweater from Etsy 1960VintageMania." Photo: Instagram/@livekellyandryan

Kate Hudson shared a hilarious holiday picture of her sons Ryder and Bingham sleeping underneath a fur tree. Along with the photo, the recently back-to-blonde star wrote: "My kids interpretation of a ‘nice pic’ in front of the tree... #Earthing" Photo: Instagram/@katehudson

Kate Bosworth turned heads at the final episode screening of National Geographic's The Long Road Home in Los Angeles on December 20. The star rocked an off-the-shoulder black number, paired with Jimmy Choo's "Shar" sandal and carried the brand's Vivienne clutch. Photo: PG/ Splash News

The greatest butterfly! Co-stars Zac Efron, Zendaya and Hugh Jackman posed for photos at the Australian premiere of their new film The Greatest Showman at The Star on December 20 in Sydney. Sandwiched by her two dapper leading men, the 21-year-old starlet made hearts flutter in a show-stopping butterfly dress by Moschino. Photo: Don Arnold/WireImage

Gwen Stefani brought some holiday cheer to the kids at Children's Hospital L.A. on December 20. "Had such an amazing time meeting & singing with the incredible patients at @ChildrensLA," she wrote, "#YouMakeItFeelLikeChristmas." Photo: Instagram/@gwenstefani

Noomi Rapace, Will Smith and Joel Edgerton brought light to the press conference for their upcoming Netflix film 'Bright' at the Ritz-Carlton on December 20 in Tokyo, Japan. The trio happily posed for photos ahead of the movie's December 22 release. Photo: Getty Images

On-set fun! Sofia Vergara shared a cute behind-the-scenes snap from the set of her hit show Modern Family. The 45-year-old actress rocked fishnets and high boots in the pic, where she posed with co-star Ed O'Neill. Along with the photo, she wrote on Instagram: "Ed asked me if he looked like Ricardo Montalvan #setlife #modernfamily" Photo: Instagram/@sofiavergara

Deck the Halls? Rebel Wilson brought the laughs to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon at Rockefeller Center on December 19 in New York City. The Pitch Perfect 3 star and the host sang classic Christmas songs with a twist: they had to use Google translated lyrics. Therefore, Rebel's rendition of Deck the Halls became "The Homes Are Covered." Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images

Blake Shelton was all smiles at the finale of NBC's The Voice on Tuesday, December 19. The singer had a winner on his hands when his team member Chloé Kohanski took home the trophy. "TeamBlake's got another winner and we couldn't be more proud. " the show's official account wrote along with this photo of the two. Photo: Instagram/@nbcthevoice

Is there anything that these two can't turn into a fashion moment? Gigi and Bella Hadid stepped out in NYC on December 19 to cheer on the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. The stylish sisters made for the perfect pair as they proudly repped their team in red, white and blue. Photo: James Devaney/GC Images

Viva Las Vegas! The vibrant city toasted to Lady Gaga, who signed a deal for her Las Vegas residency at MGM's Park Theater in 2018. The superstar took to Instagram to express her happiness at the new endeavor, writing: "Thank you Richard, Bill and Chris for making my dream come true! I was made for this town, and I can’t wait to light up the Park Theater like never before! " Photo: Instagram/@ladygaga

Happy retirement! Kobe Bryant had quite the send off on December 18, as his wife Vanessa (seen left), friends, family and stars turned up for "KOBELAND" in L.A. The evening honored the Lakers player, starting out with a public street festival that featured: a variety of interactive games, a Kobe-inspired Ferris Wheel, a special basketball shootout, photo opportunities, branded merchandise and a live deejay. Inside the Staples Center, many former L.A. Lakers players were in attendance for this historical moment. Later, Grammy-nominated artist Kendrick Lamar gave a special performance and Shaq took to the spotlight for a dj set. This Is Us actor Justin Hartley (seen right) was among the celebs who got in on the festivities. Photo: Gremly Media

Michelle Williams was ravishing in red as she stepped onto the carpet for the Los Angeles premiere of All The Money In The World. The star wore a red sleeveless gown to her film screening at Samuel Goldwyn Theater on December 18 in Beverly Hills. Photo: Jon Kopaloff/FilmMagic