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Home • Celebrity

Gobble Gobble: How Celebs Celebrated Thanksgiving

From the Obamas to the Knowles', Ava DuVernay and Alicia Keys to Grace Gealey and Jussie Smollett, see how your favorite celebrities spent their Thanksgiving holiday.
By Dominique Hobdy · Updated October 27, 2020
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Michelle Obama

This lucky girl got a healthy serving of Thanksgiving food from President Obama himself. 

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Tyra Banks

We’ve got Tyra mail! The Thanksgiving addition! 

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03
Lance Gross

The Gross family made it home for the holidays. 

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04
Ciara

Ciara fit some cuddle time in. 

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05
Lee Daniels

It looks like Lee Daniels’ nephews missed him! 

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06
Niecy Nash

It’s selfie time with Niecy Nash and her family. 

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Alicia Keys

How precious are Alicia Keys and Egypt? 

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Tamar Braxton

The Braxton sisters are present!

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09
Ava DuVernay

Ava DuVernay’s big family sends peace and love from Montgomery, Alabama. 

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Grace Gealey

Empire’s most gorgeous couple sends love for the holiday. 

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Jussie Smollett

It’s reindeer games for Jussies Smollett and this little one. 

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12
Mariah Carey

The gang’s all here! 

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Puff Daddy

The Combs’ are having a stylish gathering of course. 

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14
Tina Knowles-Lawson

Mama Knowles wants to know if anyone is hungry. 

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15
Tia Mowry Hardricts

Tia and Tamera’s men are looking a little anxious for dinner. 

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16
Tia Mowry Hardrict

Thanksgiving is here and the pressure is on! We’re sure Tia made it all come together. 

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17
Gabrielle Union

Last minute shopping trip for the #AnthonyBoshWadeThanksgiving 

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Oprah

Oprah and family send blessings from NYC. 

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Kevin Hart

Funny man Kevin Hart and his “rib” Eniko Parrish get cosy! 

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Trey Songz

Trigga Trey takes over Herald Square. 

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Letoya Luckett

It’s a double date, Thanksgiving style! 

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June Ambrose

The fashion maven hit the beach and soaked up some sun for the holiday. 

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Sanaa Lathan

Sanaa Lathan is thankful for Uncle Rush and his zen meditation lessons.

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TOPICS:  Alicia Keys Ava DuVernay Barack Obama Beyonce Knowles Grace Gealey Jussie Smollett