Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard skip the formal dinner for a Thanksgiving spent off the grid in a motorhome. They take their kids to the sand dunes where cell service is nonexistent, filling their days with off-roading and simple meals. Their tradition is all about unplugging and connecting as a family over card games and the great outdoors. | © Universal Pictures
Luke Bryan's family often trades a traditional Thanksgiving for a warm getaway to the beach in Florida. Their holiday week revolves around a fun, hands-on tradition of gathering fresh oysters. The whole family enjoys sitting together and shucking the oysters throughout their vacation. | © CNN / YouTube
Kyle Richards turns Thanksgiving dinner into a friendly cooking competition with her sisters. The main event is a turkey showdown between her and her sister, Kim, while another sister, Kathy, always requests Kyle's famous mashed potatoes. The holiday is a true family effort, with her kids also joining in to help with all the cooking. | © Bravo / YouTube
Supermodel Bella Hadid has proudly claimed the title of "the pie girl" in her family. For Thanksgiving, she takes charge of dessert by baking a wide array of pies to please everyone. Her spread includes everything from classic apple and pumpkin to a creative rhubarb and blackberry combination. | © Amelia Dimoldenberg / YouTube
Katie Holmes kicks off her Thanksgiving with a family tradition started by her dad years ago. They all participate in a local three-mile Turkey Trot run through the park. Holmes jokes that she hasn't managed to win the race's prize yet, but she finds the active start to the day really fun. | © Miramax Films
Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton turn Thanksgiving into a massive, weeklong family reunion in Oklahoma. They fly out with about 30 relatives and take over a bed and breakfast that Blake owns. The extended family spends the days cooking together and enjoying each other's company. | © Apple Music / YouTube
For Cher, Thanksgiving is not a day of celebration but a time for family and solemn reflection. She has been vocal about acknowledging the holiday's dark history, viewing it as the beginning of a great crime against Indigenous peoples. Her family's tradition is to simply use the day off to enjoy a dinner and a movie together. | © Amelia Dimoldenberg / YouTube
Lindsay Price and her husband, chef Curtis Stone, blend American and Australian traditions for a unique Thanksgiving. After the meal, her family passes around an old heirloom bottle and a bowl of corn kernels, adding a kernel for every thing they're thankful for. While Curtis has mastered the classic turkey, he always adds a taste of home with a delicious Banoffee pie for dessert. | © ABC
Julie Bowen and her three sons give their Halloween pumpkins a second life each Thanksgiving. Instead of tossing the carved jack-o'-lanterns, they get creative and decorate them with feathers to transform them into turkeys. It's a fun, crafty tradition that bridges the two holidays. | © Netflix
For Garcelle Beauvais, Thanksgiving is a major event centered on her family and her famous turkey. Her sons have a sweet tradition of gathering colorful fall leaves from the neighborhood to decorate their table. Before the meal begins, the boys usually lead the family in saying grace. | © Lifetime
Sarah Jessica Parker's Thanksgiving centers on an obsessive amount of pumpkin pie from New York's Little Pie Company. They order so many that the pies end up stored in the laundry room or a cold car. Her family then happily eats them for every meal, with her daughter Tabitha leading the charge. | © AMBI Distribution
For Sheryl Crow, Thanksgiving is a perfectly simple day centered on gratitude and her two sons. She describes a relaxed scene of overeating, napping, and watching ball games with their close-knit family. It's a tradition where the main dish served is a generous helping of thankfulness. | © Today / YouTube
Thanksgiving at Jessica Alba's house is a deliciously competitive family affair. She, her husband Cash, and her parents all get into the kitchen to cook together. The star of the show is her dad, who prepares two incredible turkeys, one classic and another spicy version loaded with fresh jalapeños. | © Walt Disney Pictures
Angelina Jolie and her six kids typically skip a traditional Thanksgiving celebration. Instead of a big dinner, they use the holiday time to travel internationally together. Jolie has expressed that she prefers not to observe a holiday with a complicated history, focusing instead on creating their own family traditions. | © Universal Studios
Ryan Reynolds happily trades superhero action for a home-cooked Thanksgiving meal courtesy of his wife, Blake Lively. She prepares a massive 12-course feast for their growing family. He's a big fan of all the dishes, but he'll gladly tell you that her sweet potato casserole is the real star. | © Netflix
When the turkey comes out, even the biggest celebrities become homebodies. But forget the red carpet, their Thanksgiving traditions are where their real personalities shine. From competitive turkey cook-offs to heartfelt family rituals, here are the holiday secrets you never knew.
