Thanksgiving is a time to reflect, count your blessings and usher in the holiday season, and these stars fully leaned in.
Celebrities such as Paris Hilton, Gabrielle Union and Ciara took the time to look back on the year they’ve had, sharing sweet moments of their children and loved ones on their social media. Other famous faces such as Jennifer Lopez, John Legend and Kamala Harris showed off their culinary skills and made various meals for their families.
Below, see how some of your favorite celebrities commemorated Thanksgiving 2025.
Celine Dion
Celine Dion shared a message of peace and love with her fans, reminding everyone that the holiday is a great time to “slow down, take a deep breath, and give thanks.”
Dolly Parton
Dolly Parton also took a moment to give thanks and send well wishes to her supporters.
“Well hey! It’s Dolly here, and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving. I am so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we’ve shared through the years,” she said in a video posted to Instagram.
“So Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and just know that I will always love you.”
The Obamas
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Barack and Michelle Obama posted a photo with their daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama.
“During this season of giving, let’s do what we can to give back to the communities that have given us so much,” the former president wrote. “From our family to yours, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!”
Brittany and Patrick Mahomes
Brittany Mahomes posted a photo carousel of her family before everyone headed to watch Patrick and the Chiefs take on the Dallas Cowboys.
Mariah Carey
Mariah Carey took fans behind the scenes of the making of her famous “anointed greens.”
John Legend
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John Legend had the cutest sous chef as daughter Esti was on hand while he took over the kitchen.
Gigi Hadid
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Gigi Hadid also shared a small glimpse of daughter, Khai Malik, helping out with Thanksgiving prep.
Gabrielle Union
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade gave fans a glimpse into their (extended) family life. “We love to host all of our loved ones at our home and just sit in gratitude at the wonder of family, blood and chosen. This year, we had to get creative to make sure we were present for the kids and our extended families,” the actress wrote.
She continued, “We kicked off the week with an early Thanksgiving in Rome 🇮🇹and then brought that love back to the rest of our loved ones today in LA. It’s not the same, but we’re grateful it isn’t. Change and compromise mean growth and we’ve had that in spades!”
Jennifer Lopez
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Jennifer Lopez proudly showed off her delicious turkey.
The Wilsons
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Ciara and Russell Wilson had a full house as they posed with their beautiful family to commemorate the day of giving thanks.
Christopher Meloni
Hargitay and her long-term coworker and BFF Christopher Meloni also got their hands on the viral Starbucks Bearista cup as they enjoyed the parade.
Kerry Washington
Kerry Washington brought her dad to the grid as the adorable pair played a game of Word Association in a video posted on Instagram. “When I think of #Thanksgiving, I think of gratitude. And when I think of gratitude, I think of all of you! Sending you all love and blessings, from my family to yours ❤️” she captioned.
Jenna Bush Hager
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Jenna Bush Hager shared this adorable black and white picture of herself, her husband Henry and their three kids.
Jessica Alba
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Jessica Alba was feeling the love as she also shared a carousel featuring her three children. “Most thankful for these little souls who make my world brighter every day – my babies, my everything ❤️,” she wrote in part.
Kamala Harris
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Kamala Harris was on aunt and camera operator duty as she spent time cooking with family.
Kaley Cuoco
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Kaley Cuoco posted this cute photo of daughter Matilda — whom she shares with fiancé Tom Pelphrey — enjoying a sweet treat.
Paris Hilton
Paris Hilton shared a compilation of some sweet family moments, writing, “My heart is full this #Thanksgiving 🥹💞 Watching Carter be the sweetest dad, Phoenix discover the world, and little London shine brighter every day, it’s the kind of love I dreamed of my whole life 💖 Grateful always for my family.”
