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Stars in stripes

In celebration of July 4, let's salute the celebrity flag fashions that range from bikinis to fur coats.

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Image: Nick Offerman \"Paddle Your Own Canoe\" Book Signing Event

Nick Offerman

In celebration of July 4, check out these celebrities decked out in red, white, and blue.

Actor Nick Offerman attends a book signing for "Paddle Your Own Canoe" at Chapters Book Store on Robson and Howe in Vancouver, BC, on Nov. 3, 2013.

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John Mayer

John Mayer performs at the 3rd Annual Philly 4th of July Jam on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on July 4, 2013.

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Kevin Hart

Comedian Kevin Hart performs at the 3rd Annual Philly 4th of July Jam on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia on July 4, 2013.

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LaChanze

LaChanze performs at the 'If/Then' Free Fan Concert at the Cutting Room in New York on Feb. 13, 2014.

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Image: Bud Light Music First 50/50/1 Featuring Ludacris

Ludacris

Rapper Ludacris performs during the Bud Light Music First 50/50/1 in Atlanta on Aug. 1, 2013.

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Erin Wasson

Model/actress Erin Wasson totes a little patritoc purse at the premiere of "Lovelace" at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood on Aug. 5, 2013.

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Image: G-Shock - Shock The World 2013

Yelawolf

Rapper Yelawolf attends G-Shock "Shock The World 2013" at Basketball City in New York on Aug. 7, 2013.

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Kendall Jenner boogie boarding in Malibu celebrating Fourth of July

Kendall Jenner

TV personality Kendall Jenner walks out of the ocean in Malibu, California while celebrating Fourth of July in 2013.

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Paris Hilton parties with Christina Milian in Malibu

Paris Hilton

TV personality Paris Hilton celebrates the Fourth of July in Malibu, California in 2013.

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2012 CMA Music Festival - Day 2

Carrie Underwood

Country strong! Carrie Underwood sports an American flag tank top while performing during the 2012 Country Music Association Music Festival at LP Field in Nashville, Tennessee, on June 8, 2012.

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The USO Presents \"VH1 Divas Salute The Troops\" - Show

Katy Perry

USA or bust! Singer Katy Perry never shies from the chance to salute the flag. Here she performs onstage during "VH1 Divas Salute the Troops" presented by the USO at the MCAS Miramar in Miramar, California, on Dec. 3, 2010.

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Image: Bon Jovi Performs in Concert in Madrid

Jon Bon Jovi

He is a cowboy, after all ... on a steel horse he rides. Jon Bon Jovi shows his stripes on stage at Estadio Vicente Calderon in Madrid, Spain, on June 27, 2013.

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\"Sword Fish\" Photocall at Deauville Film Festival

Halle Berry

Actress Halle Berry takes her flag wear beyond the bikini and bustier territory of pop stars while promoting her film "Sword Fish" at the Deauville Film Festival for American Cinema in Deauville, France, on Sept. 1, 2001.

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Lady Gaga, Beyonce

Lady Gaga wears many different things in the epic 9 and a half minute video for "Telephone," which also features Beyonce. But the two catch our eyes here when they dance together in patriotic outfits.

Watch the video here.

Kate Upton

A bomb pop for a bombshell? Swimsuit model Kate Upton burst onto the scene with magazine covers ranging from Sports Illustrated to this July 2012 issue of GQ.

Eric Church

Country star Eric Church took a subtle approach to introducing the flag to his wardrobe in the video for 2012's "Springsteen." When we think "Springsteen, we think "Born in the USA," so Church's scarf did the trick.

Watch the video here.

For the Troops An MTV USO Special

Kid Rock

Kid Rock is a big supporter of American troops, and what better way to show it then a big red, white and blue pimp fur? The rocker performs here at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Dec. 8, 2001, for United States servicemen in a partnership between MTV U.S. and the USO, in conjuction with Armed Forces Entertainment.

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Axl Rose - File Photo's

Axl Rose

In the early '90s, a couple things were certain: Guns N' Roses was one of the biggest rock bands in the world, and frontman Axl Rose liked to sport various types of flag clothing. Here you can enjoy Axl in some tight stars-and-stripes bike shorts.

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\"Doubt\" Paris Photocall

Meryl Streep

Perhaps actress Meryl Streep found Halle Berry's old flag dress in the discount bin somewhere. She sports a very similar look during a photocall for "Doubt" in Paris on Jan. 19, 2009.

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United We Stand Concert - Backstage

Steven Tyler, Pink

Steven Tyler of Aerosmith and Pink had good reason to get behind their country on Oct. 21, 2001. The two were among those performing at the United We Stand benefit concert just weeks after the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

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The 6th Annual Woman's Day Red Dress Awards - Arrivals

Jane Krakowski

Actress Jane Krakowski ("30 Rock") finds a patriotic color scheme in her Campbell's soup can dress at the 6th Annual Woman's Day Red Dress Awards at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York on Feb. 11, 2009.

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Bono

He may not be American, but Irish rocker Bono of U2 has always shown his pride (in the name of love). The lining of the singer's jacket fit especially well when the band performed during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVI in New Orleans on Feb. 3, 2002.

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Jessica Simpson

"God, this is a great country," proclaimed the cover of GQ featuring Jessica Simpson flashing a peace sign in a flag bikini, dog tags and unzipped camo pants. The July 2005 cover coincided with Simpson's appearance as Daisy Duke in the big-screen version of "The Dukes of Hazzard."

Christina Aguilera And Son Max Record PSA For Rock The Vote

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera holds her son Max wrapped in an American flag in a PSA the singer recorded for Rock the Vote in Los Angeles on April 24, 2008.

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USA ONLY Justin Bieber wearing an American flag in the UK

Justin Bieber

Justin Bieber goes all American in some sort of Snuggy track suit as he leaves his tour bus in Nottingham, England, on March 24, 2011. The teen may be one of the biggest pop stars in the world, but Canada gets to claim him as their own.

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Britney Spears

Britney Spears was on top of America -- and the world -- as she geared up for the release of her second album in May 2000. On a Rolling Stone cover that also promised news on Hanson and Blink-182, Britney's leather flag get-up was all it took to stand out.

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Destiny's Child

Destiny's Child perform at the United We Stand: What More Can I Give? concert. A music benefit in support of the recovery efforts from the September 11 attack on America on October 21, 2001.The proceeds went to various Relief Funds.

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