National French Fry Day: Kim Kardashian, Barack Obama & More Chowing Down On Salty Snacks

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National French Fry Day: Stars Eating Fries

National French Fry Day: Stars Eating Fries — Be they fresh with just a pinch of salt, slathered in cheese and gravy, or served alongside some fish at your favorite chip shop, French fries are arguably the best side dish to any meal. The spud gets its chance to shine today, for July 13 marks National French Fry Day.

The origin of the food we know as the ‘French Fry’ remains a mystery. It’s possible that the fry is Belgium in nature, as the BBC notes the town of Namur may have created the fry when they deep fried – aka ‘French fried’ potatoes instead of fish after the River Meuse froze over in the winter of 1680. However, the French claim that the fry’s first form was the ‘pomme Pont-Neuf, a deep-fried potato sold by pushcart vendors on Paris’ oldest bridge, the eponymous Pont Neuf, in the late 18th Century.’

Whoever created the fry, there’s one thing we can agree on: they’re delicious. Just ask President Barack Obama, seen here enjoying a few. And some of the “biggest fries” – aka A-list celebs – can’t get enough of them. From Kim Kardashian to Rihanna, stars have been caught eating the snack on more than one occasion.

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President Barack Obama

President Barack Obama — President Barack Obama eats a french fry as he makes an unannounced visit to Rudy’s Hot Dog with Toledo Mayor Michael Bell, center, in Toledo, Ohio. He laughed and nibbled while sharing with Harry Dionyssiou, the owner of the store.

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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid — Yum yum! Bella Hadid enjoys lunch with friends at Madison Avenue’s Three Guys restaurant in New York City on September 24, 2020. She pulled a mask down below her chin to chomp.

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Kim Kardashian

Kim Kardashian — Kim Kardashian nibbles on two french fries during an NBA game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Los Angeles Lakers. She and her then-husband Kanye West enjoyed fries and chicken tenders during the game

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Ed Westwick

Ed Westwick — There’s no need to gossip. Ed Westwick will gladly open up about his love of fries. Here, the Gossip Girl star munches on french fries and burgers at the Bossa Nova restaurant.

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Miley Cyrus

Miley Cyrus — Miley Cyrus is also someone who loves her fries. Here, she and her then-boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger, munched on some fries while sitting poolside in Miami.

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Cara Delevingne

Cara Delevingne — Cara Delevingne’s reaction to pulling out the biggest fry is perfect. The model was munching on McDonald’s fries during a Dkny photoshoot in NYC.

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Kelly Rowland

Kelly Rowland — Kelly Rowland knows how to share — and sharing is caring! The Destiny’s Child singer and solo artist shared her french fries with her young son while having lunch with a friend at Petrossian in West Hollywood.

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Keri Russell

Keri Russell — There’s something about fries and sports that just…go so well together. Here, Keri Russell and Scott Speedman watch the Los Angeles Lakers take on the Sacramento Kings in the 2001 Western Conference Semifinals.

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Sandra Bullock & Rihanna

Sandra Bullock & Rihanna — Sandra Bullock and Rihanna were spotted eating hot dogs and french fries on the set of Ocean’s 8 in New York City in 2016. These were authentic — as they ate at a Papaya Dog, an institution of the Big Apple.

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Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner — Kendall Jenner also makes time to grab a fry or two. Here, she nibbles while on the go, eating french fries in a very colorful outfit on the set of a 2017 photoshoot in New York City.

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The Weeknd & Selena Gomez

The Weeknd & Selena Gomez — The Weeknd and his then-girlfriend Selena Gomez get fries as they walk on the grass at Coachella together hours before his secret performance. While the love between them didn’t last, their mutual love of french fries is eternal.

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Sabrina Carpenter

Sabrina Carpenter — Sabrina Carpenter made sure to get a snack before visiting radio station Hits 97.3 in Fort Lauderdale in 2017. She was actually part of the French Fry Fiesta. Sounds delicious!

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Britney Spears

Britney Spears — Britney Spears eats fries as she takes the family to her local Sonic burger in Kentwood, Louisiana. The pop princess treated her two boys Sean and Jayden to a meal at the local fast-food chain along with her then-boyfriend Jason Trawick.

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