The Ultimate Compilation of Star-Studded Friendsgivings: Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, and Beyond
Celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, and more know how to celebrate Thanksgiving with their famous friends Get a glimpse of the best celebrity Friendsgivings through the years in these captivating photos
When the stars align for Thanksgiving, what happens? Friendsgiving, of course! Celebrating the holidays with their famous pals, Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, and other celebrities know how to do it right.
In 2017, Lauren Conrad shared with us the inside scoop on Friendsgiving planning. "In past years, we've had to rent an extra table and chairs," she explained. "You have to consider that many people travel for the holiday. So there are two options: you can have Friendsgiving in addition to Thanksgiving, or you can have it instead of Thanksgiving if you have friends who don't travel."
Discover how other celebrities have celebrated Friendsgiving in their own unique ways by scrolling below!
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The Best Celebrity Friendsgivings Through the Years: Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift and More
When the stars align and Thanksgiving arrives, something special takes place - Friendsgiving! Renowned celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift, and other notable figures are well-versed in the art of holiday festivities alongside their famous companions.
Lauren Conrad shared with us her insider tips on planning a fabulous Friendsgiving in 2017. She revealed, "In previous years, we've had to rent extra tables and chairs. It's important to consider that many people travel during the holiday. So, there are two options: you can either have Friendsgiving as an additional celebration alongside Thanksgiving, or you can make it the main event for friends who don't travel."
Although Conrad has perfected the art of hosting Friendsgiving at her house, each celebrity has their own unique approach to this special gathering.
Scroll to see how more stars have spent their Friendsgivings with fellow famous folks in the past!
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Chrishell Stause and G Flip
The reality star and Australian singer kicked off the holiday season in November 2023 by celebrating with some well-known members of the Selling Sunset cast, including Heather Rae El Moussa and Bre Tiesi.
"Exciting news! We're hosting our inaugural Friendsgiving," Stause shared on her Instagram Story as her partner embraced her from behind. "Yes! And a special shoutout to all the viewers of Selling Sunset."
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Carrie Underwood
Amid the 2020 coronavirus pandemic, the singer, Carrie Underwood, and her husband, Mike Fisher, extended an invitation to their friend, Jay Cutler, to join them for Thanksgiving. In an Instagram post, the former football player expressed their gratitude for a bountiful feast, with Underwood and Fisher cooking a large turkey in a vat of oil, providing enough food for 20 people. Wishing everyone a fantastic Turkey day!
In her own post, Underwood mentioned that she was unable to be with her family this year because of the pandemic. However, she expressed her gratitude to Cutler, a fellow Nashville resident, for taking charge of the turkey preparation.
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Rob Lowe
The actor sought solace in his former Parks and Recreation castmate, Aziz Ansari, when he found himself distanced from his dear ones in 2018. "Despite being away from home and yearning for my family," Lowe expressed on Instagram. "I had the privilege of experiencing a memorable Thanksgiving, all thanks to this exceptional chef. Truly scrumptious!"
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Emma Roberts
The Scream Queens alum, Evan Peters, Sarah Paulson, and series creator Ryan Murphy celebrated the holiday in Provincetown, Massachusetts in 2017, alongside the American Horror Story family.
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Alfonso Ribeiro
The winner of the mirrorball trophy in season 19, in an exclusive interview with Us in 2019, disclosed that he celebrates Friendsgiving every year with the cast. "We extend an invitation to all the Dancing With the Stars dancers who don't have a place to go for the holidays, especially those who are from different countries like England, Australia, or South Africa," explained the actor. "We warmly welcome them to join us and celebrate this marvelous holiday together."
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Amy Schumer
The comedian hit the beach with pals Jennifer Lawrence and Ansari in 2015. “Thanksgiving dreams,” she wrote of the trio on Instagram.
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Taylor Swift
The pop star is known for her lavish holiday celebrations, but things were more low-key in 2016 when she spent Friendsgiving with Todrick Hall, Martha Hunt and Lily Donaldson.
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Jennifer Aniston
The celebration of Friendsgiving in 2013 surprised fans of Friends when they saw an Instagram photo shared by Aniston's manager, which has since been deleted. In the picture, Aniston can be seen with Ed Sheeran, while the singer was staying with Courteney Cox.
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Nina Dobrev
Gossip Girl alums Chace Crawford and Jessica Szohr joined the former Vampire Diaries actress in Dallas in 2014. “FriendsGiving,” Dobrev captioned a series of Polaroids on Instagram.
