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 01 Michelle Obama This lucky girl got a healthy serving of Thanksgiving food from President Obama himself. 02 Tyra Banks We’ve got Tyra mail! The Thanksgiving addition! 03 Lance Gross The Gross family made it home for the holidays. 04 Ciara Ciara fit some cuddle time in. 05 Lee Daniels It looks like Lee Daniels’ nephews missed him! 06 Niecy Nash It’s selfie time with Niecy Nash and her family. 07 Alicia Keys How precious are Alicia Keys and Egypt? 08 Tamar Braxton The Braxton sisters are present! 09 Ava DuVernay Ava DuVernay’s big family sends peace and love from Montgomery, Alabama. 10 Grace Gealey Empire’s most gorgeous couple sends love for the holiday. 11 Jussie Smollett It’s reindeer games for Jussies Smollett and this little one. 12 Mariah Carey The gang’s all here! 13 Puff Daddy The Combs’ are having a stylish gathering of course. Article continues after video. 14 Tina Knowles-Lawson Mama Knowles wants to know if anyone is hungry. 15 Tia Mowry Hardricts Tia and Tamera’s men are looking a little anxious for dinner. 16 Tia Mowry Hardrict Thanksgiving is here and the pressure is on! We’re sure Tia made it all come together. 17 Gabrielle Union Last minute shopping trip for the #AnthonyBoshWadeThanksgiving WHERE BLACK CULTURE, COMMUNITY AND CONSCIOUSNESS MEET Sign up for ESSENCE Newsletters to see more of Black Women’s Boundlessness Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Subscribe Now By clicking Subscribe Now, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Thank you for subscribing to the ESSENCE newsletter. You'll receive a welcome email shortly. Check out our other newsletters and get more of your favorite ESSENCE content delivered to your Inbox each week. Please select at least one option. ESSENCE Daily: The best in Black celeb news, love, style, advice, and issues that matter to you! Beauty-Verse: All things Black beauty. Our editors give you the lowdown on everything you need to maintain your mane and melanin. Living Well: Health, wellness and self-love is a journey. Our editors provide guidance and inspiration to help you live your best life. Wealth Wisdom: A boss woman's guide to succeeding at work, money and career. All-Access: Exclusive offers and special event invitations from ESSENCE and our partners. ESSENCE Festival: Keep up to date on the latest ESSENCE Festival news. Your email is required. Your email is in invalid format. Confirm email is required. Email did not match. Update Subscription By clicking Update Subscription, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. 18 Oprah Oprah and family send blessings from NYC. Instagram/ 19 Kevin Hart Funny man Kevin Hart and his “rib” Eniko Parrish get cosy! Instagram/ 20 Trey Songz Trigga Trey takes over Herald Square. Instagram/ B. Stone Western Wear B.Stone Western Wear Cowgirls Only T Shirt SHOP NOW Top Product. Washington Ave Washington Ave Denim 70’s Levi Overalls SHOP NOW Monrowe NYC Ash Hat SHOP NOW MCD Boots & Things Nicki Luxe Boots SHOP NOW ouithepeople.com Oui The People Souk Honey Eau De Parfum SHOP NOW www.modernmagicfragrance.com Naked Beauty Fragrance SHOP NOW www.glossier.com Glossier You Fleur SHOP NOW www.sephora.com Kay Ali Yum Pistachio Gelato SHOP NOW 21 Letoya Luckett It’s a double date, Thanksgiving style! Instagram/ 22 June Ambrose The fashion maven hit the beach and soaked up some sun for the holiday. Instagram/ 23 Sanaa Lathan Sanaa Lathan is thankful for Uncle Rush and his zen meditation lessons. Instagram/ TOPICS: Alicia Keys Ava DuVernay Barack Obama Beyonce Knowles Grace Gealey Jussie Smollett Read More Entertainment Your Guide To The Hottest Album Releases Of Spring ‘25 Fashion ICYMI: Balmain Hosts NYC Dinner, LaPointe Spring 2025 Bridal... Lifestyle The GOAT Drops The Mic: Serena Williams Introduces The 2025 ... Beauty Small, Black Woman-owned Beauty Brands To Know Shop 12 Spring Break Outfit Essentials