How Some of Hollywood’s Biggest Names Spent Thanksgiving 2025 With Family, Food and Gratitude

27 November 2025

Jennifer Garner. Credit : BACKGRID

Stars across film, music and social media embraced Thanksgiving 2025 with a mix of volunteering, cozy at-home cooking and festive outings, each celebration reflecting their own rhythm of gratitude and joy.

The morning for Jennifer Garner began not in a kitchen but on the streets of downtown Los Angeles, where she volunteered to serve hot meals to individuals experiencing homelessness. Dressed modestly and working alongside local aid organizations, she greeted everyone with warmth and gratitude. Garner has made public acts of service a tradition and this Thanksgiving, she chose to offer help rather than holiday cheer.

Meanwhile Hailey Bieber embraced a simpler kind of Thanksgiving tradition: baking. She shared on social media that she was “on cinnamon-roll duty” this year. In her Instagram Stories, a tray of fresh rolls cooled, exuding warmth and homey comfort. A close friend did not hesitate to gush over them. For Bieber, the holiday was an intimate moment, soft kitchen light, sweet smells and a small but meaningful gesture of care.

At the same time, across the country, Patrick Mahomes and his wife Brittany Mahomes posed for a family photo with their young children just hours before the NFL star took the field. Their daughters wore festive outfits and their son sported a plaid shirt and a big grin. For them, Thanksgiving balanced family warmth and professional obligations, a snapshot of life’s constant juggle.

The holiday took a patriotic turn when former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama posted a family photo with their daughters, encouraging everyone to “give back to the communities that have given us so much.” Their message echoed a spirit of service and communal gratitude that resonated widely.

For Sydney Sweeney the celebration looked a little different and a lot more adventurous. The actress shared glimpses of her Thanksgiving spent on the water, jet-skiing in chilly weather and soaking up cold-air thrills. Her holiday style was spontaneous and free spirited, embracing movement and energy rather than a traditional feast or family gathering.

Not far from the festive bustle, Kendall Jenner quietly took part in the day’s preparations. In a social-media post shared by a friend, she was seen chopping vegetables in a nod to her past kitchen mishap, this time with a touch of humorous self-awareness. The moment provided levity, a humble behind-the-scenes glimpse into holiday prep beneath the glossy veneer of stardom.

Music star Ciara took center stage quite literally during the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York. Performing early on Turkey Day, she brought energy and song to the holiday for thousands in person and countless more watching from home. It was a reminder that for some, celebration takes the form of art and performance rather than turkey and family dinner.

And across an ocean in the United Kingdom, Meghan Markle quietly hosted a cozy Thanksgiving gathering at home. In her newsletter she shared reflections about gratitude, family, and hosting loved ones embracing the warmth of home, heady scents of holiday cooking, and the comfort of familiar faces.

What emerges from these snapshots is the modern mosaic of holiday celebration among public figures. Some gave their time. Some baked and homemade. Some found thrills on water or the football field. Some performed and uplifted. Others gathered around tables or in living rooms. Across continents and careers, the common thread was gratitude, for family, health, community, creative outlets, and the simple rituals that link us even when our lives look wildly different.