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With public health officials urging Americans to downsize their Thanksgiving gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19, celebrity families (stars—they really are just like us!) are making the best of a disappointing situation. But fewer seats at the dinner table this year doesn't have to mean less holiday cheer! In fact, there's still plenty to be thankful for, and your favorite stars are sharing how they're keeping their spirits high and wine glasses full.
For power couple Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade, they've learned to embrace the uncertainty.
"We're gonna keep some of the things we've always done, like a candied ham," Gabrielle shared on E!'s Daily Pop, also explaining, "My husband was never in one place. He always played on Christmas. A lot of times he played on Thanksgiving. So celebrating in different cities—it might be in a hotel room in Philly having a turkey sandwich— as long as we've been together, that's only our real tradition."
To see how Hollywood got festive on Turkey Day, check out our star-studded gallery below:
The Younger star jokes, "Happy Thanksgiving! 1 or 2 celebrations away from getting out of 2020"
"Beyond grateful for these two. Truly. After all the darkness and uncertainty this past year has brought, I'm eternally thankful for our little family and excited for all to come," the Emily in Paris star writes. "Sending love and light to all of you guys today! Have a happy and safe Thanksgiving..."
The super model keeps things simple, captioning the family photo, "Thankful."
"Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours," the actress wrote online. "Feeling very grateful for all the frontline workers , medical workers and people who are caring for others today. And I'm deeply grateful for ALL of you! Sending my LOVE."
"Thankful for the loves of my life," the Today show co-host wrote. "#missingmany!! #butlovethesebabessomuch"
"Happy Thanksgiving from the Lanes..." the country singer shared online. "Hope Everyone is having a good one...Lauren, Cooper, Chloe and I miss y'all! How's everyone celebrating today?"
The Colombian singer proves it's family over everything on Thanksgiving.
"Happy gratitude day from our family to all of you," the proud mom shared. "I know it's been, and still is, quite a challenging time, but being grateful daily keeps me grounded, centered, and strong enough to carry on. Today, in particular, I hold dear how blessed I am....Say safe everyone, we can do this. I can't wait to hug you all again—some day...so soon."
"My mom always had my dad and I write down the things we were thankful for at Thanksgiving," The Bachelor star wrote. "The list tradition continues still in my mind till this day and over the last few years @jessclarke_ has topped that list."
"Happy Thanksgiving everyone from me and Portia," the Ellen DeGeneres Show host wrote online.
"Nailed it!" the country singers joked online.
"Happy Thanksgiving my Friends!" the Real Housewives of Orange County star shared on Instagram. "Thank you for all your kindness and love and support and encouraging comments! I hope you all have an amazing day celebrating and cherishing your loved ones! Family first!"
"Never quite imagined a Thanksgiving like this, but here we are and so thankful," the Bachelor Nation star shared. "Happy Thanksgiving Day to everyone & especially my family...it's the first and hopefully last Turkey day we won't all be together!"
John shared a photo of his leading lady and their two kids, writing, "So so grateful for these three. Happy Thanksgiving!"
"Happy Thanksgiving!" The Hills: New Beginnings star wrote on Instagram. "Much Love, the Wahlers."
"Thankful," the Zoey 101 star captioned a photo of her family.
"We're grateful," the Friends star wrote while celebrating with her furry friend.
"Thankful for my babies," Robin Thicke's fiancée shared on Instagram.
"Happy Thanksgiving my friends!" ABC's former Bachelorette shared. "I know this year has been so strange. Covid has recked so many plans, so many people, & so many lives. I hope today your hearts are filled with love, hope, & all the gratefulness for all of the blessings."
"Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!!" the Married at First Sight star wrote. "#thanskgiving #letseat."
"Happy Thanksgiving from my crew to yours!" the former Jersey Shore star wrote. "So grateful & blessed everyday for my beautiful family."
"Thankful to all who came to yoga to breathe and sit in our gratitude," the Scandal star wrote. "I'm thankful to all of you. Every day. For showing me love. I see it. And I give it right back!!!!!"
"Happy Thanksgiving!" the DeMarcus Family Rules star wrote on Instagram.
"Nobody gonna rain on our parade!!" the Today show co-host shared on Instagram before hosting Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. "HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!"
"2020 wasn't what we all thought it would be but I choose to remain grateful," the Modern Family star wrote. "It's actually very easy when you have the most amazing people (and doggos) in your life. Happy thanksgiving all! Remember to stay safe & wear masks!"
"Happy Thanksgiving!" the NFL star wrote. "Even in such a unique year, we still have so much to be thankful for... most importantly Jesus and the Cross!"
"I'm thankful to all the front liners this year for your incredible dedication and perseverance," the royal family member wrote. " I'm thankful for all the companies and charities who donated as much as possible to those in need. I'm thankful for my husband Jack. I'm thankful for the love of family and animals that keep us strong."
"Thankful for our health & our relationship making it through quarantine," the Summer House star shared online. "Living & working together ain't easy but we're getting the hang of it. Pretty sure we can handle anything thrown at us."
"Marinated this turkey for 9 months... it better be good," the Bachelor in Paradise star joked. "#happythanksgiving."
"Lots to be thankful for but most thankful for my little crew," the Uncommon James founder shared when hanging out with her kids. "The best things that ever happened to me. Happy Thanksgiving all!"