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Deion Sanders’ daughters just dropped a masterclass celebrating Mother’s Day in the Sanders household. Because when it comes to showing love, these ladies are always in the front row. This Mother’s Day wasn’t just about flowers and filters. It was real, emotional, and straight from the heart. Deiondra Sanders and Shelomi Sanders stepped up for their moms, Carolyn Chambers and Pilar Sanders, in a way that reminded fans what this family’s really built upon. Love. Loyalty. And unshakable bonds. Even with the exes involved. 

First up, Deiondra Sanders posted a cozy and heartfelt tribute to Carolyn Chambers in her new Instagram story on May 11. The photo featured her resting her head on her shoulder as they posed for a picture. The caption read—“Happy Mother’s Day Mommy. Thank you and I love you ❤️.” Short, sweet, but powerful. That “Mommy” hit different; it just shows how deep the connection runs. And if you’ve followed their journey, you know Carolyn’s been that constant rock, especially during Deiondra’s high-risk pregnancy. She’s been that ride-or-die presence, and this post was the kind of love letter that doesn’t need a thousand words to move you. 

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And Shelomi Sanders? She wasn’t going to let the day pass without giving her mother her flowers too. In her IG story, she posted a gem with Pilar Sanders, both of them twinning in pink sweaters on a tractor. A perfect mother-daughter bonding moment captured in a frame. She celebrated her mom with a heartfelt caption, “happy mother’s Day to the best mom/bestfriend ever 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶 I love you.” Pilar reposted her daughter’s story with a splash of pink hearts and an “I love you.

And speaking of Pilar, she’s not just the mom with the hugs. She’s got that grind in her too. Saturday night before Mother’s Day, she’s on the treadmill with Shelomi, putting in work. Then, she posted it on her Instagram with the caption “Saturday night grind,” tagging her daughter. Meanwhile, the basketball star filmed her mom dancing mid-workout, joking that Pilar “shouldn’t be having energy right now.”

Pilar was Shelomi’s rock when she decided to transfer from Colorado to Alabama A&M, which earned Deion Sanders’ disfavor. She was a constant presence at her games, acting as her cheerleader, hyping her on and off the field. That’s the kind of bond they ride on. Simply beautiful and precious. And about Deiondra…

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Deiondra Sanders’ night to remember at the 2025 LEADHER Awards

While Mother’s Day is full of warmth, Deiondra Sanders, who’s now a proud mama to Baby Snow, has already set the tone for honoring powerful women. She co-hosted the 2025 LEADHER Awards with Gwen Madiba. It was a night that didn’t just celebrate success; it redefined what impact looks like. Star-studded guests like Tatyana Ali, Barkue Tubman-Zawolo, and Meagan Good showed up. But the real MVPs were the fearless women breaking barriers across industries. 

Deiondra Sanders was in her element. “Such an honor to be in the presence of so many brilliant women,” she wrote. But it wasn’t just glitz. The night raised awareness for a powerful cause—creating a reproductive care home for homeless Black mothers. Because the story of Gloria Luhaka is tragic. She lost her twin son to a tragic shelter incident.

As for Deiondra herself, she shared a beautiful post on IG with the best moments captured with Snow while giving a shoutout to all the mothers saying—“Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms showing up no matter what. To the ones who’ve cried in the dark, apologizing to their babies.” Then she also let her grateful heart overflow in the last part of her caption—“I am forever grateful, and my heart is so full today. Thank you, Snow, for making me a mother and changing my life forever. ❤️

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So yeah, this week wasn’t just about moms getting flowers. It was about women getting the love, respect, and recognition they’ve earned on the field, at home, and everywhere in between. And in true Sanders fashion, Deion Sanders’ daughters didn’t just show up. They showed out.

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