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A Look Back at How Our Favorite Stars Celebrated Christmas Last Year

'Tis the season for group selfies and gathering 'round the tree! Take a look at all of the cutest Christmas moments from the celebs we love.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 26, 2020
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Ludacris
Ludacris spent the holiday with his favorite ladies, his daughters and his wife Eudoxie.
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Marsha Ambrosius
R&B songstress Marsha Ambrosius and her boyfriend Dez Billups took a moment to share a little holiday cheer and the news that their new bundle of joy has arrived.
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Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert
Teyana, Iman and baby Junie kept it cute and festive. As usual, we love it!
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Ayesha and Stephen Curry
“Merry Christmas y’all. Enjoy your family time and Don’t forget the reason for the season!” wrote Stephen Curry when he captioned this adorable holiday photo.
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Tamar and Vince
Tamar and Vince’s Christmas with their son Logan was extra cute, of course.
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06
Marjorie and Steve Harvey
The Harveys continued their slay-filled 2016 with even more stunning holiday pics.
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07
Cynthia Bailey
“May God continue to bless you and your families,” shared Real Housewife of Atlanta Bailey as she posed with Santa.
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Niecy Nash
Niecy and Santa hubby Jay Tucker puckered up for the cameras.
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09
Niecy Nash
Nash told ESSENCE she loves to dress up for the holidays, and of course, she came to slay!
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Kerry Washington
Kerry had a moment with Mr. and Mrs. Claus!
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11
Grace and Trai Byers
The newlyweds and Empire stars share a beautiful moment on Christmas day.
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12
Ciara and Russell Wilson
The newlyweds, Ciara’s son Future and her growing baby bump spent their first Christmas as husband and wife in Aspen, Colorado in a winter wonderland.
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13
Jada Pinkett Smith and Caroline Bright
Smith relative, rapper K Smith, shared photos from the family’s Christmas party.
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14
Chrissy Teigen and John Legend
Legend shared a simple “Merry Christmas” with his fans, but really this photo of himself with wife Chrissy and their baby girl Luna says it all.
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15
Tamera Mowry-Housley
Wife and mom of two Tamera Mowry-Housley shared her family’s gorgeous Christmas card.
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16
Will Smith and Family
Smith relative, rapper K Smith, shared photos from the family’s Christmas party.
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17
Phaedra Parks
Phaedra and her adorable sons Dylan and Ayden looked picture perfect this holiday.
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Draya Michelle
Draya Michelle and her sons look cozy in front of the tree.
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19
Maria Borges
Maria Borges snaps a pretty pic from Angola.
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20
The Harveys
Marjorie squeezes her whole clan into one pic.
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21
Beyonce
Beyonce posted a Christmas photo slideshow on her insta.
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22
Tamera Mowry-Housely
Tamera Mowry-Housely poses in her festive home.
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23
Taraji P. Henson
“Mrs Claus is HERE! Have you been naughty or nice?” Taraji asks.
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24
Kandi Burruss, Rasheeda and Toya Wright

Kandi, Rashida and Toya celebrate Christmas at Universal Studios.

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25
Yara Shahidi
Yara’s mom snapped this adorable pic of her three kids on Christmas.
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26
Angela Simmons

Angela Simmons celebrates her son’s first Christmas.

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Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss sits little Ace down with Santa
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Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen opens gifts with Luna.
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Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama averts a Christmas crisis with Santa over the phone.
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Yandy Smith-Harris
Yandi looks festive by the tree.
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Morris Chestnut
Morris Chestnut wishes us “Happy Holidays and PEACE.”
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Danielle Brooks
Danielle Brooks and her family commit to a color on Christmas.
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Kelly Rowland
Kelly Rowland sends Christmas love from her crew.
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Dej Loaf
Dej Loaf is out for the count after a big day of celebrating.
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Tina Knowles Lawson
Tina Knowles Lawson sends love from somewhere warm.
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Papoose and Remy Ma
Papoose and Remy Ma say “Merry Christmas to all from #TheMackies”
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Sherrie Shepherd
Sherrie Shepherd decks the halls.
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38
Tasha Smith
Tasha Smith looks as sweet as a candy cane.
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39
Amber Rose
Amber Rose throws a little shady humor our way.
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40
Puff Daddy
Puff Daddy takes the ultimate portrate with his beautiful children.
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Brandy
Brandy posts a festive boomerang.
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42
Simone Biles
Simone Biles sends love from the beach!
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Joan Smalls
Joan Smalls chooses a Santa hat and a bikini for her Christmas ‘fit.
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44
Toya Wright and Reginae Carter
Toya Wright and Reginae Carter post a sweet Christmas card.
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45
Christina Milian
Christina Milian gets a sweet kiss from her daughter.
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46
Kandi Burrus, Rasheeda and Toya Wright

Kandi Burrus, Rasheeda and Toya Wright make it a family affair at Disney World.

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47
Niecy Nash

Niecy Nash came to “sleigh.”

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48
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey and her twins look like they were on santa’s nice list this year.
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V Bozeman
V Bozeman and her boo cozy up for the holiday
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50
Jussie Smollett
Precious moments with the little ones.
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51
La La Anthony

La La Anthony and her son take a sweet photo together in the holiday pjs.

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52
Oprah
Oprah enjoys some christmas breakfast in her onesie.
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53
Devon Franklin
Thr Franklin brothers are sending some christmas cheer!
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54
Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo is all smiles in front of the Christmas tree.

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55
Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy snaps a flawless picture with his gorgeous children and girlfriend Paige Butcher.
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