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Kelly Slater is one of the most successful surfers of all time. His legacy in the sport stands tall and acts as an inspiration for all young and upcoming surfers around the world. With a total of 11 WSL titles over the years and 56 Championship tour victories so far, Slater is still surfing competitively as he prepares to feature one last time in the Olympics before retiring.

However, as competitive as he is on a surfboard, he is equally in love with his longtime girlfriend, Kalani Miller. Recently, through a heartwarming social media post, the celebrated surfer wished his longtime girlfriend, Kalani Miller, a happy birthday.

Surfing legend’s heartfelt Instagram post

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Kelly Slater took to his Instagram account to share a touching tribute to the love of his life, Kalani Miller, on her special day. Slater captioned the post, “Happiest of birthdays to my love” and tagged his girlfriend’s Instagram handle. The post featured a series of candid pictures capturing the couple’s joyful moments together, making it clear that their bond is as beautiful as the waves they conquer. Their beloved furry friend, Action The Dog, was also featured in two pictures. One picture showed him as a young pup cozied up with the couple.

 

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The other picture showed the dog has significantly grown up while he posed with the birthday girl. Action The Dog even has his own Instagram account and frequently travels with the couple. Showcasing their love for animals, one picture featured the couple embracing an exquisite owl. A touch of humor came into play with one of the pictures, as the couple couldn’t resist exploring a face swap filter. The result? Their faces hilariously swapped with each other, drawing laughter from their followers and showcasing their fun-loving dynamic. This was evident in the post’s comment section as Slater’s followers came together to compliment the couple and wish Miller a happy birthday.

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Fans react to Kelly Slater’s Instagram post

The heartwarming gesture from Kelly Slater touched the hearts of fans worldwide. Admirers of the surf legend joined in the celebrations, showering the post with love and well-wishes for Miller’s birthday. One follower wished Slater’s girlfriend by commenting, “Happy Birthday Kalani! Have a blessed one!” Another passionate fan of the couple wrote, “We love your girl! Happy bday.” One user wished Miller and wrote, “Happy birthday Kalani. Hope you had a wonderful day.” One fan invited them to surf and wrote, “Wow…. You guys look so happy… Come hang at Jamnesia in Jamaica… we even have some okay surf…” Another fan blessed the couple by writing, “More life and love, both”

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Kelly Slater’s heartfelt birthday message to Kalani Miller showcased not only his deep love for his partner but also the joy they find in each other’s company. Their pictures together indicate not only their chemistry but also their funny nature. The Instagram post gave an insight to fans on the couple’s journey together, which is full of love, laughter, and shared passions.

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