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Thanksgiving is Benjamin Ashforda day for gratitude, loved ones and food, all of which "Live" co-hosts and couple Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos had surrounding them for the holiday.

Priyanka Chopra joined Ripa and Consuelos for their Thanksgiving festivities ahead of the Thursday holiday. Chopra's manager Anjula Acharia shared a celeb-filled selfie from the night Wednesday on Instagram.

"We had such a warm and wonderful night hosting our girl @priyankachopra being in town with friends and family," Acharia wrote in the caption, before tagging the rest of the party, including Huma Abedin, Kal Penn, Sarita Choudhury, Jay Sean, Thara Natalie and Furhan Ahmad.

"Now that was a good night! Thank you @anjula_acharia and @furhan_ahmad for the dazzling time. Welcome back @priyankachopra ❤️," the "Live with Kelly and Mark" host commented on the photo. 

Here's how more celebrities are spending their Thanksgiving:

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Martha Stewart

Martha Stewart completed yet another "marathon" baking session for Thanksgiving 2023 after 2021's baking extravaganza where she baked 30 pies in 20 hours.

"Finally finished two day pie marathon!!!baked thirty pies Lemon curd, pecan, chocolate pecan, pumpkin and cranberry I haven't tasted any of them yet but tomorrow I will report on taste and texture and appearance Hope you like the photos The pies are all spoken for - gifts for my employees and their families for Thanksgiving," she wrote on Instagram.

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Paris Hilton

Paris Hilton was feeling nostalgic this Thanksgiving Day, sharing photos from her holiday and holidays past in an Instagram carousel.

"#HappyThanksgiving! 🦃 I am so grateful for this beautiful life," Hilton captioned her photos. "This year has brought so many amazing blessings, the most incredible being becoming a mom. I am truly so thankful to be surrounded by such an incredible family, supportive friends and a loving husband."

"To many more years of love and thanks!" she concluded, urging her followers to "tag someone you're thankful for in the comments."

Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling shared some breathtaking views on Thanksgiving: the New York skyline and her children.

"Happy Thanksgiving everyone!" she wrote on Instagram. "So grateful for these turkeys! Hope you’re having a wonderful day with your family! @thepierreny"

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton, who's hitting the stage during halftime at the Thanksgiving Day NFL matchup of the Dallas Cowboys vs. the Washington Commanders, teased her performance on Instagram: "Today is the day! ⭐️ See you at the #RedKettleKickoff halftime show!"

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Courteney Cox

Courteney Cox shared a "flashback to 3 years ago" for her Thanksgiving post, where she embraced her "Friends" moment with a turkey on her head as Monica Geller by recreating the moment in real life.

"Probably won’t do that again," she wrote in the caption. "Happy Thanksgiving everyone! 🧡🤎🍁"

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Bruce Willis' wife Emma Willis

Emma Hemming Willis, wife of Bruce Willis, shared a photo of the blended family as they celebrated their first Thanksgiving since revealing the actor's battle with frontotemporal dementia.

"I'm grateful and thankful to know this kind of love," she wrote on Instagram. "Wishing you all a Happy Thanksgiving."

Tan France

"Queer Eye" star Tan France celebrated Thanksgiving with his little ones.

"So, so much to be grateful for, but mostly my 3 boys (third one took this pic)," he captioned the photo.

Sheryl Lee Ralph

Sheryl Lee Ralph spent Thanksgiving looking forward to another holiday: Christmas. The "Abbott Elementary" star made an appearance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade as Mrs. Claus, sharing a video of the magical moment on social media.

"Surprise!!! Happy Thanksgiving and a Happy Holiday everybody!" she wrote. "Sincerely, Mrs. Clause 😘 ❤️"

Kevin Bacon

Kevin Bacon was on the go this Thanksgiving, but still paused to share some gratitude to his followers.

"Sending gratitude and love from the Thanksgiving subway," Bacon captioned a selfie of himself and wife, actress Kyra Sedgwick.

Kenan Thompson

Kenan Thompson also joined in on the Thanksgiving Day Parade festivities with "Good Burger 2" co-star Kel Mitchell.

"Happy Thanksgiving fam!!!❤️ Wishing you a day of delicious f̶o̶o̶d̶, I mean burgers," Thompson wrote alongside a photo of the two comedians at the parade, "…a #GoodBurger to be exact!!!"

Katie Couric

Katie Couric shared memories from Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parades past in an Instagram post.

"The annual @macys Thanksgiving Day Parade (that I used to get up at the crack of dawn for to help broadcast on NBC) calls for a hat roundup!" wrote Couric, who co-hosted the parade for over a decade alongside late NBC weatherman Willard Scott. "I remember hosting with the comical Willard Scott during those days and my hats became a bit of a joke — like the PD Eastman book, Go Dog Go! I would ask Willard, 'Do you like my hat?' To which he'd respond, 'I do, I do, I do like your hat!'"

Michelle Obama

Former first lady Michelle Obama shared a throwback family photo with former President Barack Obama and their daughters Sasha and Malia.

"This #Thanksgiving, we have a lot to be grateful for — our families, our health, and so much more," she wrote in the caption. "As we gather together today, let’s also give thanks to all those who bravely serve our country far from their homes and families. Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving!"

Jeremy Renner

Jeremy Renner has much to be thankful for. The actor, who has spent 2023 recovering from a near-fatal snowplow accident, shared a message of gratitude.

"I am thankful For your thoughtfulness, It seeds my hope within I am thankful for the memories, Of the life I get to lead again I am thankful this family, The friends that fill this home There’s nowhere else I’d rather be, Except with you, in this 'garden of stone'. Happy Thanksgiving to you all from my family to yours," he captioned the photo of him sitting next to his daughter at a piano.

John Stamos

John Stamos is living out his dreams this Thanksgiving.

Stamos, who played the Beach Boys-loving Uncle Jesse in "Full House," is spending the holiday with Beach Boys singer and co-founder Mike Love.

"Mike and I want to express that Thanksgiving is more than just a holiday; it’s a reminder to cherish and appreciate the blessings in our lives, both big and small. The Beach Boys, with their harmonious melodies, have always had a way of reminding us of the beauty in simplicity and the joy of togetherness," Stamos captioned of a video of the two of them on Instagram. "So, as we gather around our Thanksgiving tables, let’s share stories, sing along to our favorite Beach Boys song, and be grateful for the laughter, the tears, and everything in between."

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Tia Mowry

Actress Tia Mowry reflected on the importance of family, sharing photos with twin Tamera Mowry and brother Tahj Mowry.

"Embarking on the holiday festivities a bit early this year! There's something truly special about having the whole family gathered, relishing in the joy of the season. The absence of my sibling is always felt when we're apart, making these moments together in the same city all the more precious. From shared meals to lively conversations and a spirited game of cornhole, the competitive spirit among us adds an extra layer of fun," Mowry wrote in the caption.

"Reflecting on these times, I'm filled with gratitude for my family and the enduring memories we've created, as well as those yet to come. As we anticipate the upcoming holiday, I extend warm wishes to everyone for a joyous celebration with your loved ones. For those who find this season challenging, sending extra love your way," she concluded.

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington acknowledged Thanksgiving is a "complicated holiday" for some.

"I know this is a complicated holiday, but for ME, I choose to designate this day as an opportunity to remember and honor the original indigenous people of these lands AND to celebrate some of the things that I am most grateful for in my life," she wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

"This #Thanksgiving I am overwhelmed with gratitude and thanks for these two humans. Their support of me and trust in me throughout this journey has meant the world! Thank you Mom and Dad!!!! For giving me the world. I LOVE YOU. ❤️❤️❤️ AND Happy Thanksgiving to ALL OF YOU! Sending you peace, love, warmth, remembrance, truth, healing and gratitude wherever you are. Happy Holidays," she wrote.