Celebrities certainly have a lot to be grateful for, and they showed it to the world in honour of Thanksgiving 2017. From pre-holiday celebrations to parade performances to cozy family dinners, stars like Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore and more took to social media to give thanks for all they have! Click through to see how Hollywood commemorated turkey day.
Along with a fun video in the kitchen, Viola Davis shared a heartfelt post to Instagram for Thanksgiving. The ABC star wrote: "My favorite holiday by far because I get to reflect about what I love about my life. Usually, I focus on what needs to be BETTER! Ahh....but God has blessed me to fear vulnerability but still have the courage to seek it. Understanding that my heart, my truth, my authenticity is my greatest asset. AND my flaws, my mistakes are to be forgiven....with grace....God's grace...daily. Happy Thanksgiving from my family to yours...with LOVE ❤❤❤"
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Keeping up with being grateful! Kim Kardashian, her mum Kris Jenner and her grandma MJ were surrounded by family as they celebrated Thanksgiving in a gorgeous looking space. The reality star, who looked fabulous in a two piece that flaunted her tight tummy, captioned her holiday post: "So thankful!"
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Wear a cape for extra space! Reese Witherspoon was strategic about her Thanksgiving fashion, when she chose a plaid cape from her line Draper James so she could fit more food. "My 'Is it time to eat yet' dance. #Thanksgiving #WearingTheCapeForExtraSpace" the star wrote on Instagram alongside a boomerang of her dancing.
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Victoria Beckham showed some serious Thanksgiving spirit! The fashion designer got creative as she celebrated Thanksgiving while "dressed up" as a turkey for the occasion. Taking to Instagram stories, the former Spice Girl posted a photoshopped image of herself sitting on the floor in a feathered bodysuit. She captioned the fun post: "Happy Thanksgiving VB X." The mother-of-four looked stylish in the image, with her brunette hair styled in a sleek, straight do, and a vibrant red lipstick added a glamorous touch to her fake look.
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Pulling back the curtain of her Thanksgiving prep, Oprah gave fans a glimpse behind the scenes of her cooking time! The star looked thrilled as she got ready, boasting that she had four turkeys being prepared for the special day, and a delicious looking dish with white truffles.
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Beyonce wished her fans a wonderful Thanksgiving with several photos of herself modeling her clothing line. The 36-year-old superstar used the hashtag #THICCsgiving as she danced around wearing a 'Have A THICC Holiday' purple crewneck, which is available to buy on her website Beyonce.com. Queen Bey wore the top with a pair of high-waisted faded blue jeans and a white winter overcoat.
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Double celebration! Thanksgiving happened to fall on Miley Cyrus's birthday in 2017 and she was pumped for it. The singer posted to Instagram throughout the day and the night before, showing off some killer balloons, writing: "So close to b-day time! Stoked for a day full of Tofurkey & loved ones! Ain't it ironic? #VeganTurkeyBaby"
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Joe Manganiello and his little nephew Rafi showed their thanks for a couple of very fun hobbies: music and games! "Just two dudes sharing an appreciation for the finer things in life like D&D and Nirvana," Joe wrote along with the cute family pic on his Instagram.
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Zen-giving! Looking peaceful on a beautiful beach, Zac Efron spent his Thanksgiving day reflecting on everything that he is grateful for. "Feeling thankful for all the love and support I receive from my fans, family and friends. Happy Thanksgiving all. #gratitude #thanksgiving," the actor wrote along with the photo on Instagram.
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Emily Ratajkowski traded turkey for palm trees as she spent the day in the sun. The 26-year-old model, who looked like she just stepped out of a pool, sported a sexy leopard bikini from her bathing suit line called Inamorata. "Happy Thanksgiving from paradise ?," she wrote along with the picture.
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"Thanksgiving is lit thanks to that #dadlife," Jessica Biel wrote along with an impressive video of her famous hubby Justin Timberlake caramelizing a pie with a blow torch. Jessica also shared a collage of all the pies she whipped up for the holiday, writing: "One pie, two pie, three pie... snore. I hope you all enjoy your food coma naps and family time today. Happy Thanksgiving!"
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Chrissy Teigen, John Legend and their little daughter Luna jetted out of L.A. for Thanksgiving. The family, who had recently announced they were expecting baby number two, headed to Springfield, Ohio for the holiday. John shared a sweet picture of his one and a half year-old girl playing with leaves.
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Sarah Jessica Parker shared a sweet piece of holiday art that appeared to be made by one of her children. Along with it, the star sent out a warm message: "To all. With gratitude for the countless blessings and my fervent hope that all can find some warmth, comfort and kindness. With love, SJ x."
Photo: Instagram/@sarahjessicaparker
A view from a float! Jimmy Fallon gave fans a glimpse of what it's like to be on a Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade float. The star, who was joined by his Tonight Show band The Roots, seemed thrilled to be participating in the annual extravaganza. "That was so fun!!! Thank you!!!" he wrote afterward on Instagram.
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Sweet or sour? Nicky Jam was pumped for his parade performance as he shared a fun behind the scenes video with fans on Instagram. "So excited to be performing next to some living legends, @SourPatchKids!" he tweeted. "Make sure to see catch my performance during the @Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade on the sourest, sweetest float out there! #macysparade"
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Did Flo Rida give us a shoutout? You decide. "#HOLA Happy Thanksgiving everyone," the singer wrote on Instagram. "Can't think of a better way to get the day started with friends and family than watching the #MacysThanksgivingDayParade So Blessed to be a part of it again this year and I'll be performing my new record #HOLA featuring @Maluma God Bless ??"
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Holiday pajama night! Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez gifted their kids matching sets of red and black plaid pyjamas ahead on Thanksgiving eve. "Twinning x5," A-Rod captioned the photo of his girlfriend Jennifer's nine-year-old twins Max and Emme and niece Lucie Wren Lopez-Goldfried with his daughters Ella, 9, and Natasha, 12.
"Amor amor amor," the proud father of two also wrote on his Instagram Story along with the same photo. Jennifer also shared the picture of the group, writing "Thanksgiving Eve," with a red heart emoji.
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Bruce Willis and his wife Emma Heming Willis braved the cold with their daughters and some friends to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons come to life. "A great night seeing all the balloons being blown up for @Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade with great friends!?? #makingmemories #macysthanksgivingdayparade #babyitscoldoutside"
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Chop, chop! Camila Alves was armed with some sweet goggles while prepping her big meal. "When you’re prepping for #thanksgiving chopping onions and you daughter brings you toy glasses so you can stop crying!! She said I look like the #minions ???Ok ... I am trying two of the recipes you all have recommended! One from @ashlynnmdickey and the other from @claupau6. One recipe is more of a basic stuffing and the other has a bit of a twist with figs and pancetta!! I have to prep everything tonight so tomorrow is just cooking and not a big mess!"
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Drew Barrymore worked up a sweat in preparation of the holiday feast. She took to Instagram to share a post-workout pic, writing: "getting the Pre turkey burn on. This class is so inspired and loving. This is the time to be our most loving. That is what these holidays are for. To be kind and grateful and to take care of ourselves and each other #HAPPYTHANKSGIVING"
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Gisele Bündchen also hit the gym before turkey day. The model shared a photo of her balancing on a medicine ball at the TB12 Sports Therapy Center in Massachusetts. She even called out her husband, writing: "Meanwhile, the day before Thanksgiving at @tb12sports... Where are you @tombrady? ??? Enquanto isso, um dia antes do Dia de Ação de Graças no @tb12sports ... Onde você está @tombrady?"
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Gobble gobble! Little Arabella looked on in awe as her mom Ivanka Trump made a new holiday friend at the White House. Ivanka took to Instagram to share the sweet moment, writing: "Getting ready for Thanksgiving! ???" The mommy-daughter duo exuded holiday radiance in bright red pea coats.
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