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Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

With twins Moroccan Scott and Monroe on April 30, 2011, Mariah and Nick have two adorable additions to their family table.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon

“A lot of people are going through some hard times and that’s why it’s so important to give thanks for the blessings we do have. That’s what Thanksgiving is all about,” wrote Nick on his blog.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Tia Mowry and Cory Hardrict

Tia and Cory will be spending their first Thanksgiving with son Cree Taylor, born June 28, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Tia Mowry

Now 5 months old and just discovering solids, we’re sure baby Cree has a healthy appetite.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Nia Long and Ime Udoka

Nia and Ime will be celebrating their first Thanksgiving with baby Kez Sunday, born November, 10, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Nia Long and Ime Udoka

Baby Kez will join his 10-year-old brother Massai at the table.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker

Niecy and Jay are officially a family after tying the knot on May 28, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Monica and Shannon Brown

Monica and Shannon will be celebrating their first Thanksgiving as a family after tying the knot on July 9, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Monica & Shannon Brown

Monica and Shannon will be blending their two families for a beautiful holiday celebration.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Viola Davis

Proud new parents Viola Davis and her husband Julian Tennon added one more member to their family when they adopted a baby girl named Genesis in October 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Phaedra Parks and Apollo Nida

and baby makes three. Baby Ayden, now

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson

Keyshia and Daniel will be spending their first Thanksgiving as man and wife after making it official on May 21, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Keyshia Cole and Daniel Gibson

Don’t expect Keyshia in the kitchen this year. The singer tweeted that she’s not cooking but spending the holidays with family in another state.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Tamera Mowry and Adam Housely

Tamera and Adam will be spending their first Thanksgiving as man and wife after making it official on May 15, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Tamera Mowry and Adam Housely

Tamera and Adam will be spending their first Thanksgiving as man and wife after making it official on May 15, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Sherri Shepherd and Lamar Sally

Sherri and Lamar will be spending their first Thanksgiving as man and wife after making it official on May 15, 2011.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving
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Kim Zolciak and Kroy Biermann

The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and football player Kroy Biermann will be spending their first Thanksgiving as man and wife after tying the knot on November 11th, 2011. They also welcomed a son on May 31st.

Celeb Families Share First Thanksgiving