Celebrities giving back on American Thanksgiving: Emmy Rossum, Kevin Hart and more

Every year, some of Hollywood's biggest stars use their privilege for good by spending Thanksgiving giving back to those in need. Many, like family man <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/kevin-hart"><strong>Kevin Hart</strong></a> and actress <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/emmy-rossum"><strong>Emmy Rossum</strong></a>, take to the Los Angeles Mission to help hand out food, while others, like <a href="https://ca.hellomagazine.com/tags/0/julianne-hough"><strong>Julianne Hough</strong></a>, strap on their running shoes and trot for a cause! <p><strong>Click to see how the stars gave back on Turkey Day...</strong>
Julianne Hough had a turkey of a time running for a good cause! The professional dancer put on her sneakers, colourful socks and festive hat for the annual 5k Turkey Trot run for charity alongside her Canadian husband, Brooks Laich. <p>Photo: &copy; Instagram/@juliannehough
Emmy Rossum handed off a plate of turkey with a bright smile on her face. <p>Photo: &copy; Gabriel Olsen/WireImage
Minnie Driver and her son, Henry, had a surprise encounter with Kevin Hart while handing out Thanksgiving meals with the Los Angeles Mission! She captioned the fun snap: "It was a GOOD DAY. Serving stuffing next to the Hart family has put a permanent smile on Henry’s face." <p>Photo: &copy; Instagram/@driverminnie
Former US president Barack Obama didn't forget to give back, either. The politician was spotted sorting potatoes into sacks for those in need. He shared a photo on Instagram, writing: "I am grateful for the next generation of leaders who are doing the work to create the world as it should be. Our young people—tolerant, creative, idealistic—remind us that the best way to honor our communities is to serve them. They understand that hope requires action. From the Obama family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving." <p>Photo: &copy; Instagram/@barackobama
Kevin and his wife, Eniko Parrish, showed off the importance of instilling Thanksgiving tradition by bringing along their one-year-old son, Kenzo! <p>Photo: &copy; Albert L. Ortega/Getty Images
Pharrell Williams and his wife Helen Lasichanh put on their red aprons and helped hand out food at the Los Angeles Mission. <p>Photo: &copy; David Livingston/Getty Images
<em>Twilight</em>'s Kellan Lutz served up some sweet potato mash while giving back at the Mission! <p>Photo: &copy; David Livingston/Getty Images
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