Celebrities from across the entertainment industry took a minute on Thursday to wish their fans a happy Thanksgiving — with some also adding what they’re grateful for this year.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson quote-tweeted a message from the University of Virginia’s football team honoring Zola-Rain Barbour, a young woman battling a rare form of cancer. Johnson told her to “stay strong” and “you inspire all of us,” along with a heart emoji, before adding “happy Thanksgiving.”
Stay strong, Zola-Rain. You inspire all of us ❤️
Happy Thanksgiving ??? https://t.co/ouCh2Q2w0R— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) November 28, 2019
John Cena, another WWE-turned-Hollywood star, tweeted he was “thankful for the lessons, the love, and the challenge of life.” He added that “millions of you” have helped make him who he is today, before finishing with a simple “thank you.”
On this and everyday I am thankful for the lessons, the love, and the challenge of life. Millions of you, thru the good and bad, have made me who I am today. Thank you. #Happythanksgiving2019 #happythanksgivng
— John Cena (@JohnCena) November 28, 2019
Guitar virtuoso Eddie Van Hallen shared a cute picture of his dog, along with a makeshift caption, to go along with his Thanksgiving well wishes. Joining Van Halen in sharing dog pictures on Thursday was actress Minnie Driver, who said her pup was “pulling off cosy-Thanksgiving and also” a “Virgin Mary” look.
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!#Thanksgiving #HappyThanksgiving #Happythanksgiving2019 #family #kodyvanhalen #November #music #Thankful #ThanksgivingDay pic.twitter.com/O6pfooyDHe
— Eddie Van Halen (@eddievanhalen) November 28, 2019
My Dog, Bob, pulling off cosy-Thanksgiving and also The Virgin Mary. ????? #Happythanksgiving2019 pic.twitter.com/UVjBqQNQlt
— Minnie Driver (@driverminnie) November 28, 2019
Sylvester Stallone, meanwhile, jumped on Instagram to share an interesting Rambo-meets-intimidating-turkey piece of art. “Happy Thanksgiving! Go for it today!” Sly said to his nearly 12 million followers.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5bJuNVJPQV/
Not to be outdone, fellow action star and former California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a 4:25 video reflecting on his decades helping out at a local youth shelter in Los Angeles on Thanksgiving. “I am thankful for every opportunity that this great country has given me,” Schwarzenegger said in his accompanying caption.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B5a2nf_hraw/
Comedian Gilbert Gottfried went for the laugh with his tweet, showing a Spider-Man float in a compromising position.
Spider-man gives America something to be thankful for. #HappyThanksgiving #Thanksgiving #Happythanksgiving2019 pic.twitter.com/2sZdW2btS3
— Gilbert Gottfried (@RealGilbert) November 28, 2019
Director M. Night Shyamalan tweeted he was “very thankful to be able to tell stories to everyone around the world. Lots of love to all your families.”
Want to wish everyone a #Happythanksgiving2019 So very thankful to be able to tell stories to everyone around the world. Lots of love to all your families.
— M. Night Shyamalan ⌛ (@MNightShyamalan) November 28, 2019
La Toya Jackson also gave a shout-out to her followers, along with a nice turkey cartoon.
Happy #Thanksgiving to all! I’m thankful to be able to engage with you guys!?#Happythanksgiving2019 #TurkeyDay #TurkeyTrot #Thankful #life #live #Love #latoyajackson #Grateful #ThankfulThursday #MacysDayParade pic.twitter.com/Cnl18b1X5U
— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) November 28, 2019
Chrissy Teigen not only shared a standard “happy Thanksgiving” tweet, but went a step further, joking in one video she was “cheating” on John Legend, while he unknowingly grooved to music while wearing headphones.
good morning!! happy thanksgiving!! don’t forget to take the bag out of your turkey!!
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 28, 2019
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 28, 2019
She followed that up with this instant Thanksgiving classic. Definitely turn the sound on.
don’t turn the sound on pic.twitter.com/tRkx5vahvp
— chrissy teigen (@chrissyteigen) November 28, 2019
We’ll never look at basted turkey the same way again. Meanwhile, we hope you’re having a great Thanksgiving — and a great start to another busy holiday season.