
Many Thanksgiving get-togethers were a bit smaller than usual this year. But your favorite stars from GENERAL HOSPITAL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS and THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL (as well as the much-missed ALL MY CHILDREN) still gathered ’round the table to share a turkey dinner and share what they are thankful for.
Kelly Ripa (Hayley, AMC), for example, shared a throwback photo of her with hubby Mark Consuelos (Mateo, AMC) and their three kids — Michael, Lola and Joaquin — along with some hysterical screenshots of the family FaceTiming their grandparents!
After you flip through Ripa’s photos in her Instagram post above, scroll down for our special gallery of some of the stars’ most touching messages from this year’s Thanksgiving Day!
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Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH)
Instagram The GH star spent some time with his pet goats— including Buddy, who is a regular fixture on the actor's Instagram page. "We all want to wish you a happy Thanksgiving 🦃 stay happy, stay safe. Animals rule!"
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Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe, Y&R)
Instagram Trying to get herself, husband Rob, and daughter Josephine to all look at the camera at the same time was a tad difficult for Hendrickson. "You can tell we don’t do this often," she joked. "Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours."
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Kelly Kruger (ex-Mac, Y&R) and Darin Brooks (Wyatt, B&B)
Instagram "Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! 🍁 So grateful for this crew right here, our family that can’t be here with us this year and for all of YOU!" she shared. "I love this community of people so much! So grateful for ur love and support every single day. What are you grateful for?"
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Steve Burton (Jason, GH)
Instagram Jason's portrayer got a jump on decorating his home for Christmas. "Happy Thanksgiving! Wishing you and yours a great day... Ready for Christmas?! The stockings are hung! Let’s go!!"
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Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R) & Justin Gaston (Chance, Y&R)
Instagram "What. A. Year," the actress summed up. "With all that’s happened this year, I’m even more thankful for all the blessings in my life. Especially my family. Happy Thanksgiving. Hope you have a safe holiday filled with lots of love. 🧡"
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Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami, DAYS)
Instagram After a family hike, the DAYS and Hallmark star cooked dinner with her family before settling down for dinner for four. "Happy Thanksgiving!!! 🦃❤️"
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Kelly Thiebaud (Britt, GH)
Instagram Thiebaud celebrated Thanksgiving Quartermaine-style. "Pj’s all day. Pizza for Thanksgiving," she shared. "I’m so grateful. ❤️ wishing you all a wonderful day!"
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Ava & Grace Scarola (Avery, GH)
Instagram The Scarola twins and their big sister, Sophia, rocked matching outfits on Thanksgiving. "Thankful with a grateful heart. 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 🧡 Happy Thanksgiving everyone!"
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Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R)
Instagram "Another one down... ❤️ Really thankful for my family❤️ Hope your Thanksgiving was beautiful!!"
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Greg Vaughan (ex-Eric, DAYS)
Instagram Vaughan and fiancee Angie Harmon celebrated with their blended family of his sons and her daughters, as well as some extra guests at their table. "Greatest Thanksgiving blessing I’ve wished & prayed for 🙏🏻🦃🎉❤️ "
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Ashley Jones (ex-Bridget, B&B; ex-Parker, GH)
Instagram "Count your blessings, name them one by one. Count your blessings, see what God has done," the soap hopper wrote. "Happy Thanksgiving, friends. What are you most grateful for today and everyday? Lmk ❤️ I’m deeply grateful for the health of my parents, family and friends. And grateful for you. Love y’all. To the single parents doing it solo out there today, you’re my heroes."
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Derk Cheetwood (ex-Milo, GH)
Instagram "Yes, it looks like I got struck by lightning⚡️ Yes, it looks like our youngest is smoking a Camel🚬 Yes, I couldn’t be more thankful for these silly moments and every lady in this picture❤️," the actor wrote. "In a year of crazy uncertainty, may we always be certain of what we have and all that we’re thankful for🙏🏻 Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!
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Greg Rikaart (Kevin, Y&R)
Instagram "From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!" the Y&R star captioned a photo of him and son Monte feeding a giraffe." To which his husband, Rob Sudduth, cheekily replied, "Sadly, it’s the best headshot I’ve ever taken."
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Haley Pullos (Molly, GH)
Instagram The cat-ear-wearing GH star snuggled up with her kitty. "Happy Thanksgiving 🤍🤍"
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Robin Matttson (ex-Heather, GH; Janet, AMC)
Instagram Mattson and her husband, Werner, were thankful for the family time they spent together. "We all have so much to be thankful for! Sending you and your family a harvest of blessings this Thanksgiving. Have a happy, safe and healthy Thanksgiving dearest friends! Love Robin ❤"