Stars Blend Holiday Traditions with Career Moves
This Thanksgiving saw numerous American celebrities taking a break from their high-profile Hollywood lifestyles to embrace traditional holiday celebrations while cleverly integrating professional promotions into their festive activities.
Sydney Sweeney demonstrated her adventurous side by pursuing her passion for wakeboarding despite the chilly 42-degree weather. The 28-year-old actress shared an Instagram video of her seasonal finale, captioning it: "42 degrees out and still my happy place, last run of the season before it ices over."
Strategic Film Promotion During Holiday Feast
Sweeney and her co-star Amanda Seyfried, 39, used the holiday occasion to generate buzz for their upcoming revenge thriller The Housemaid. In a creatively themed advertisement, the actresses appeared seated at an elegant table laden with a sumptuous Thanksgiving feast featuring a centrepiece turkey.
"There's nothing like a hot dinner with your loved ones," Seyfried remarked in the promotional clip, before Sweeney plunged a knife into the turkey while delivering an acidly smiling retort: "But some dishes are just better served cold."
Ariana Grande took a different approach to holiday marketing, promoting her beauty brand R.E.M.'s seasonal deals with clever wordplay. She shared a video of herself slipping into an elevator just before it closed, accompanied by the pun-filled caption: "don't let the door close on our black friday sale." The pop star then demonstrated applying her own product in the clip.
Coast-to-Coast Celebrity Celebrations
Lindsay Lohan, despite residing in Dubai since 2014, maintained American holiday traditions by sharing an Instagram Stories photo of her meal preparation. The image showed an extensive collection of ingredients spread out before her as she wished fans a happy Thanksgiving.
Olivia Culpo, who owns several restaurants with her family in her native Rhode Island, offered followers a tantalising glimpse of their upcoming meal. Her mouthwatering spread included homemade chive and cheddar biscuits, red wine braised pot roast, and mashed potatoes made from half Yukon and half russet varieties.
Hilaria Baldwin made a dash home to New York after taping the Dancing with the Stars finale, sharing a selfie video from the airport with one of her seven children. "We're flying home to be with all the other kids," she told fans. "I hope you guys are having a wonderful day with your families, and sending you lots of love."
Bethenny Frankel balanced indulgence with exercise, beginning her day with an early morning beach session in Florida before the culinary celebrations. She showcased her sculpted physique in a clinging lime green one-piece swimsuit in a waterside selfie.
Family-Focused Festivities Across Generations
Karlie Kloss marked Thanksgiving week with a significant milestone - her first trip to her native St. Louis with her two-month-old daughter Rae. The model also shares her newborn and sons Levi, four, and Elijah, two, with her financier husband Joshua Kushner.
Ensuring her daughter received early cultural exposure, Kloss visited the St. Louis Art Museum and posed proudly with Rae beside Ellsworth Kelly's painting Spectrum II.
Camila Alves, wife of Matthew McConaughey, shared a relatable late-night cooking video, capturing the chaotic background sounds of her husband entertaining their children. "Late night cooking," she wrote. "The sounds...is what I leave for! Sometimes I think I keep it last minute just so I can have this background."
International Celebrations and Early Christmas Spirit
Kate Hudson found herself abroad in Paris during the holiday, premiering her new film Song Song Blue alongside Australian co-star Hugh Jackman. The movie follows a Neil Diamond tribute duo, and despite being away from Thanksgiving traditions, Hudson embraced the Christmas season early by singing Winter Wonderland with Jackman beside a decorated tree.
Kristin Davis revealed she had jump-started her feast a day early with delivered mashed potatoes and whipped sweet potatoes. "My kids wait all year for @anniecampbell Thanksgiving, why wait another day lol," the And Just Like That... actress wrote on Wednesday. "It's just too good!"
Reassurances and Seasonal Decor
Dolly Parton used the holiday to address fan concerns about her wellbeing amid mysterious health challenges that have required medical intervention. The Jolene singer, who has cancelled several public appearances and concerts, posted a video message on Instagram looking characteristically glamorous.
"Well hey! It's Dolly here, and I want to wish all of you and your family blessings this Thanksgiving," she said. "I am so thankful for all of you and for the memories that we've shared through the years. So Happy Thanksgiving to everyone, and just know that I will always love you," she added, referencing one of her most famous songs.
Kim Kardashian treated followers to a peek at her children's room at mother Kris Jenner's house, where bunk beds already featured Yuletide decorations, signalling an early start to Christmas preparations.
Scenic Celebrations Across Time Zones
Rachel Zoe shared a breathtaking ocean view from her balcony at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort in Miami Beach on Thanksgiving morning. The previous evening, she had celebrated with her father Ron Rosenzweig and her sons Skyler, 14, and Kaius, 11, despite her estrangement from husband Rodger Berman.
Sarah Jessica Parker similarly posted a dazzling sunrise over the sea from the Hamptons house she shares with husband Matthew Broderick. "Morning everyone, Happy Thanksgiving And a bounty of love. X, SJ," the New York City icon wrote to her 10 million followers.
Brooklyn Beckham showcased his Thanksgiving preparations with heiress wife Nicola Peltz amid ongoing estrangement from his famous family. The aspiring chef, who previously hosted Cookin' with Brooklyn, shared videos of himself mulling wine and tenderising a turkey with beer.
Gigi Hadid gave fans a glimpse of her "Preppin'" activities for the feast she would share with loved ones including her five-year-old daughter Khai, whom she co-parents with Zayn Malik.
