Thanksgiving 2025: 7 stars who shared a glimpse of their celebrations

Thanksgiving this year fell on November 27 and once again celebrities observed the occasion with expressions of gratitude and shared family moments on social media.

While Gigi Hadid shared a glimpse of her family dinner preparations with her daughter Khai, Brittany Mahomes shared a cute family photo of her child dressed in coordinating outfits.

Singers such as Celine Dion and Dolly Parton posted beautiful messages on their respective Instagram accounts.

Kylie and her supermodel sister Kendall Jenner shared clips and pictures of their holiday cooking on their Instagram which captured the chaos and charm of their dinner preparation. Jennifer Lopez posted several photos of herself in the kitchen posing with a delicious spread.

Meanwhile, Cynthia Erivo gave a powerful parade performance to mark the occasion. Let us understand in detail how the celebrities embraced the “Turkey Day.”

Continue to read for more details.

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Inside Thanksgiving 2025: 7 Stars Share Festive Glimpses

Here is how the celebrities observed Thanksgiving with their families this year.

Jennifer Lopez

Jennifer Lopez shared a carousel of photos on her Instagram account celebrating the national holiday. In one of the pictures, the 56-year-old singer posed with a Turkey, others featured her checking on the cake, and the delicious spread.

The caption on her post read,

"These are a few of my favorite things…Happy Thanksgiving everybody I hope you all had a beautiful day."

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Brittany and Patrick Mahomes

Brittany Homes shared a carousel of sweet family photos embracing the warm holiday spirit. One of the pictures featured her standing alongside her husband and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and their three children – daughter Sterling Skye, son Patrick “Bronze” Lavon III and daughter Golden Raye.

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Dolly Parton

Despite her ongoing health hurdles, Dolly Parton celebrated with a touching video message shared across her social media platforms, including Instagram and X. The Jolene singer posted the message alongside a caption which read:

“Wishing you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving.”

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Cynthia Erivo

Cynthia Erivo opened the 99th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade on the streets of New York City with a performance of Nina Simone's Feeling Good. According to the pictures shared on her social media account, she was dressed in a burgundy fuzzy coat and a matching hat. Sharing her message in her Instagram post, she wrote:

“What an honor to open the parade this year….Now time to get back home to celebrate with my family and friends! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours x.”

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Gigi Hadid

Gigi Hadid gave us a sneak peek into her holiday dinner by sharing her baking session with her little one. In the pictures she shared on her Instagram stories, the model prepared an apple pie with her daughter, Khai. Gigi’s mother, Yolanda Hadid, shared an appreciation post on her Instagram by posting a picture of the pie and thanking her "girls" for the appetizing meal.

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Kylie Jenner

Kylie Jenner shared an Instagram photo of her sister Kendall Jenner biking in casual attire, calling her the “Thanksgiving cutie” in a sweet nod to their sisterly bond. She also shared a few clips of Kendall chopping vegetables for the holiday alongside joke-filled captions such as “The confidence!”

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Celine Dion

Celine Dion shared a thoughtful message on her Instagram on the occasion. In the clip, she expressed her gratitude to her family and wished her fans and followers. The video was posted alongside a caption which read:

“May your day be filled with love, gratitude, and precious moments with the people who mean the most to you. - Celine xx…”

Thanksgiving originated as a harvest feast in 1621 between the English colonists of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. Over time, it evolved into a national holiday in the US, officially established by President Abraham Lincoln in 1863 during the Civil War. Today, it has become a day for friends and families to gather and reflect on what they are thankful for with their loved ones.