50 Cute + Quirky Thanksgiving Crafts for Kids

Sally Jones
Nov 01, 2016

There’s nothing like the holidays to bring out the kid in everyone. Deep fried turkey, scrumptious stuffing, a smorgasbord of side dishes, and pumpkin pie — what’s not to love? If you’re looking to deck your halls with Thanksgiving goodness in prep for feast day, say no to mass-produced ceramic gourds, foam centerpieces, and plastic garlands, and DIY ’em. Making and doing is so much fun, especially when there are little crafters on board. Here are 50 Thanksgiving projects that will delight all kids, young and old.

1. DIY Turkey Piñatas: Oh, em, gee — this isn’t your gramma’s traditional table decor. These paper mache birds of plenty are so fun for the kids, they give today’s Thanksgiving tablescapes a needed modern twist. A perfect way to keep the little ones distracted while you’re busy basting the real thing. (via Handmade Charlotte)

2. DIY Thanksgiving Puppets: These adorable finger puppets will give the kids hours of fun, first making the puppets and then acting out with them (what, no internet?) (via Tori Avey)

3. Thanksgiving Turkey Balloons: Sometimes the simplest crafts are the best. Your standard oblong balloons turned on the side make a perfect bird shape. Kids will have so much fun adding googly eyes, an orange beak, and a red snood to create these sunny yellow gobblers. (via Design Improvised)

4. Crayon Turkeys for the Thanksgiving Kids’ Table: You saw and drill the driftwood; kids have fun pasting the faces and choosing the colors that will make up the “tails.” Bonus: These cute gobblers double as colorful and festive decor for your Thanksgiving kids’ table. (via Paging Supermom)

5. Felt Fall Leaf Garland: One of the best things about fall is the colorful foliage. This leafy garland is made from premium wool felt that will stand the test of time. This is one craft you’ll reuse, again and again, breaking it out as part of your Thanksgiving tradition. (via Cutesy Crafts)

6. Colorful Turkey Paper Plate Craft: These pastel Tom Turkeys are so simple to assemble, the project can double as a kids’ table activity. Little fingers will be occupied for hours while honing tracing and cutting skills. (via Hello, Wonderful)

7. DIY Dream Catchers: Looking for a charming Native American theme to introduce this Thanksgiving? Kids really dig the idea of dream catchers, and this version is so colorful and cute, they’d make a sweet takeaway to hang above their beds. (via Rebecca Propes)

8. DIY Napkin Folding: Perfect to put as decoration around table settings, serving platters, or the bar, these will definitely have the kids focused for hours. For a fun, unique look have them draw on white napkins beforehand, and help them with the smaller folds! (via The House That Lars Built)

9. Thanksgiving Kids Table: Small gourds make the perfect bird shapes. Just add some googly eyes, a beak, and feathers and voila! — festive turkeys. When you’ve got a table this cute, everyone will want a seat at the kiddie table. (via Design Improvised)

10. DIY Painted Acorns: Make a day out of collecting acorns with the kids, and then closer to the big day spend some time painting them in your most festive seasonal colors. Use them for decoration around the table, string them together as a garland, or fill a vase with them for a centerpiece. This is a good craft to get kids in the holiday mood in the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. (via Home Stories A to Z)

11. Easy DIY Fall Headband: These fall headbands are cute and oh-so-festive — and they work for both girls and boys. They also double as colorful photo booth props for Turkey Day selfies. (via Make Life Lovely)

12. Pinecone Turkeys: Pine cones are the perfect shape to make a turkey body, and the feathers tuck nicely into the spindly folds. Just add a beak and googly eyes and these little gobblers come alive. (via Lia Griffith)

13. Thanksgiving Turkey Puppet Craft: These precious folk art turkey puppets are easy to make and provide hours of imaginative play. Bonus: They double as festive Thanksgiving Day decor. (via Mer Mag)

14. DIY Pinecone Wreath: This fall wreath is simply put together with pinecones and an old wire hanger. Kids will enjoy exploring the outdoors while collecting bits of nature, then helping to string them together. (via I Heart Naptime)

15. DIY Turkey Shirt: This craft can be made no-sew by using iron-on fabric squares, available in craft stores and in the sewing aisle of big box stores. Turkey faces are super easy, so let the kids freehand the shapes. The crazier they come out, the better! (via Artsy-Fartsy Mama)

16. Free Thanksgiving Photo Booth Props: These first Thanksgiving-themed photo props could not be cuter! Kids will enjoy cutting them out and playing pretend pilgrim. Your guests will enjoy sharing photobooth selfies in their social feeds. (via The Dating Divas)

17. Origami Pumpkin Garland: These little origami shapes are so easy to pull off with the provided template and tutorial. It’s a common shape kid’s can learn and use again and again. Just change the color of the construction paper to make apples, strawberries, and so on to suit each season. (via My Poppet)

18. Turkey Glove Puppet: Jump-start this craft by using some inexpensive cotton glove liners in fall colors. You wield the needle and thread, while kids enjoy staying in the lines and tracing the template shapes. The end result is a cute little gobbler they’ll play with for days. (via Dream a Little Bigger)

19. Pinecone and Leaves Turkey Craft: This pinecone turkey has a colorful tail that’s cleverly made from foraged leaves. Kids will love collecting the leaves, and you’ll love the free craft supplies! (via Easy Peasy and Fun)

20. DIY Felt Pilgrim Hat: These no-sew girls’ pilgrim hats are so easy to make. Just grab your scissors and glue gun and click through for the downloadable template. Then kick up your feet and watch the scene unfold, as the kiddos enjoy hours of imaginative pilgrim play. (via Say Yes)

21. Pony Bead Indian Corn: Now here’s a kids’ table craft that calls for just two materials: beads and pipe cleaners. They’ll dress up the table in fall festive colors, then get to take them home as mementos. (via Cutesy Crafts)

22. Yarn Pumpkin Garland: If they can make a yarn pom-pom, they can master these little orange pumpkins, which are based on a pom-pom craft without the cut edges. They string up easily on green pipe-cleaner “stems” and look so festive strung over the mantle. (via Design Improvised)

23. Handprint Turkey Plate: This craft will forever capture the little handprints of all the kiddos in the family. Seal it with a glaze and it’s a serving platter, or simply display it each year at Thanksgiving time as part of your Thanksgiving decor. (via Inspirational Momma)

24. Mason Jar Lid Pumpkins: Everyone HEARTS mason jar crafts, because there are so many things we can do with them. This clever pumpkin centerpiece made of painted metal lids adds a pop of jolly orange to your Thanksgiving tablescape. (via The Country Cook)

25. Fall Leaf Wreath: This snazzy wreath is made from materials you can find in any crafts store. So what are you waiting for? Down with Mr. Bones and up with fall foliage, just in time for Turkey Day. (via Design Improvised)

26. Thanksgiving Decoration and Ice Breaker: This one’s for you all who love to deck the halls in gold this time of year. It really does add that magical touch of bling. Better yet — this tutorial includes a fun party game template to get everyone chatting. (via Home Made by Carmona)

27. Thanksgiving Turkey Craft: These little birds are cleverly made out of those little apples you see in every craft store. The gold paint jazzes things up, while the feathers cut from scrap cardstock are such a pop of color. (via One Dog Woof)

28. Modern Pink Pine Cone Turkey: While most pine cone turkeys come with traditional brown, yellow, and orange feathers, this DIY shakes things up a bit. The end result is a more contemporary turkey that fits right in with modern decor. (via Hello, Wonderful!)

29. DIY Color Wrapped Wheat: Here’s a centerpiece that reminds every one of today’s abundance compared to the first Thanksgiving, when wheat was scarce. Kids wrap colorful ribbons around each stalk of wheat, adding a rainbow of colors to your Turkey Day table. (via Inspired by Charm)

30. Pumpkin Turkey Craft: Don’t toss those post-Halloween gourds just yet. Gourd + construction paper = turkey. (via Craftberry Busy)

31. Pilgrim Hat Crayon Cups: Kids get impatient when adult dinner conversation drags on long after little tummies are full. So stock some crayons at the kids’ table and give the little guys something to do; everyone will *thank* you for it. (via Lil’ Luna)

32. Kids Thanksgiving Turkey Craft: Colorful baking cups make the perfect turkey plumage. Fan them out, attach a pom-pom head and a paper beak, and you are good to go! (via Oh My Creative)

33. Vintage Thanksgiving Card Banner: This one’s for the vintage babes in the house — you know who you are! Antique postcards make a sweet Turkey Day banner and they don’t have to cost you a thing. Click through for tips on locating the free printables that were included in this craft. (via BugabooCity)

34. Boy’s Thanksgiving Pilgrim Hat: There’s nothing more fun than watching kids enjoy role play, enacting the first Thanksgiving. This one’s for the little boys at the table. It’s just like the hats you see in catalogs this time of year, but without the *imaginative* price tag. (via Make Life Lovely)

35. DIY Thanksgiving Mayflower Voyage Magnet Game: The object of this craft game is to move your Mayflower from Plymouth, England, to Plymouth Rock. A magnet placed on the back of the box attracts the paper clip that’s glued to the back of the boat. Genius! (via Hello, Wonderful!)

36. Boat Place Card: Now here’s a crafty idea: Cover the children’s table with a paper map, then have the kiddos help fold the little boats and write their names on the sails. This project will keep them happily occupied for hours, and the end product looks so festive. (via My Eastern Shore Wedding)

37. Turkey and Pumpkin Thanksgiving Garland: This adorable yarn garland is so cute, you’ll find yourself breaking it out again year after year. Kids will enjoy creating the yarn balls that become the turkeys and pumpkins. (via Frugal Mom Eh!)

38. How to Make Paper Pumpkins: These little paper pumpkins look so sophisticated, but they’re quick and easy to assemble. Use your choice of colored paper strips, or substitute leather if you want an extra chic decoration that will look good for years to come. (via Life With Lovebugs)

39. DIY Teepee Kids Craft and Centerpiece: Kid’s toy or creative centerpiece — you decide. These adorable teepees are made using plain, white paper and toothpicks. But you could jazz them up by subbing colorful wrapping paper or cardstock, and they’d make a beautiful table centerpiece or mantle decor. (via Paging Supermom)

40. Turkey Wine Cork Placecards: The silly turkey faces on these place cards will put a smile on everyone’s face at the table. Nothing says Thanksgiving like a colorful little Turkey with a fan of festive feathers. (via Caitlin Ball)

41. No Sew Turkey Headband: Before you run out and buy festive headbands for the kids, check out this inexpensive DIY. Velcro makes them one size fits all, so each kiddo at the table can wear one. (via Toddler Approved)

42. Thankful Tree with Gratitude Leaves: To get the vivid colors needed in these clay leaves, you’re going to toss in several heaping spoonfuls of powdered tempera paint. Add a glossy coat of mod podge after they bake, and you get a swirled mix of fall colors that looks sparkly and marbleized. (via Rhythms of Play)

43. Fall Leaves Garland DIY: This cute little leaf garland could not be simpler to pull off, but the end result is so impressive. Cut leaves from various colors of felt, punch holes, then sew a thick cord yarn through. This is one fall themed garland you’ll never want to take down. (via A Beautiful Mess)

44. Thanksgiving Finger Puppets: Here’s a fun holiday craft that will engage the kiddos, while the adults put the finishing touches on the Thanksgiving table. Older kids can help the little ones with tricky cutting, but kids of all ages will want to play. (via Southern Mom Loves)

45. DIY Pie Place Card Holders: Kids can help set the table with pride when they make their own place card holders. (via The Glitter in My Tea)

46. Squeeze Paint Pumpkin Turkey: Leftover pumpkins from Halloween can be salvaged in time for Thanksgiving with some super messy fun. (via Hello, Wonderful)

47. Wood Place Card Holders: Now those wood slices and cutouts can go to good use and keep the small ones occupied in the lead up to dinner. (via Lolly Jane)

48. Painted Leaf Art: Have them paint one-of-a-kind table decor to supplement your runner or seasonal decor. (via Handmade Charlotte)

49. Thankful Paper Turkey: In case people need a little reminder, putting together a few of these is a good way to keep everyone humble and thankful. (via Hello, Wonderful)

50. Thanksgiving Play Props: The kids will love performing a show of the original Thanksgiving around the kid’s table before dinner with these super cute props.

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Beyonce’s Mom, Tina Knowles, Is Ready To Spill A Little “Tea” In Her New Memoir 'Matriarch'

People love to say "curiosity killed the cat" without mentioning that "satisfaction brought it back" — hence my love for celebrity books and memoirs. Apart from their superstar status, celebs are still humans who have other interests and lives outside of what's made them famous. Celebs are oftentimes placed on a pedestal, so reading their memoirs, novels, and otherwise helps humanize them. If you want a better picture of your fave celebs, here are the 36 best celebrity memoirs and books you can add to your bookshelves today.

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Matriarch: A Memoir by Tina Knowles (April 22, 2025)

Beyonce's mom, Ms. Tina Knowles, is throwing her hat in the book ring with her upcoming memoir Matriarch and I don't know what to do with myself! She's made it more than clear that she's not only her daughters' biggest supporters, but Ms. Knowles has also proven she's just as business savvy as they are. This makes the term, "They get it from their mama" super appropriate. But, who is Ms. Celestine Knowles beyond that?

Matriarch is her way of introducing readers to the childhood experiences, grief, love, heartbreak and so much more that have shaped her into the woman she is today.

The Woman in Meby Britney Spears

The Woman in Me peels back all of the mysterious layers of Britney Spears but this time, her recollections are in her voice. She introduces us to her rocky childhood, acquiring fame and so much more in this moving memoir. It's Britney like we've never read about her before.

Willby Will Smith

Instead of letting the media continue speculating about his life, Will Smith also penned a moving memoir. From his days growing up in a sometimes volatile household to securing the title of one of the biggest superstars, Smith points out the cracks in his foundation.

Worthyby Jada Pinkett Smith

Jada Pinkett Smith is on a mission to reclaim her narrative with Worthy. Her recollection of her upbringing and various experiences leading up to being in the spotlight are eloquently penned in a way only she's capable of.

Thicker Than Waterby Kerry Washington

When an event prompts her parents to unearth a secret they never intended to tell her, Kerry Washington begins recounting her life from childhood trauma to discovering the acting world. Throughout the book, Washington takes readers on a journey that helps her answer a question she's always asked herself — will she get the answers?

We're Going to Need More Wineby Gabrielle Union

Gabrielle Union's prolific retelling of her life's stories are both hilarious, agonizing and heartfelt at the same time. Each page feels like you're sitting across from an old friend, drinking wine and catching up on life. Throughout We're Going to Need More Wine, Union introduces us to moments she's doubted herself, experienced sexual assault, and even talks about her first marriage. It's a must-read.

Love, Pamelaby Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson is finally getting her flowers — as she deserves — and it's beautiful to witness. Instead of letting everyone else tell her story in order to fit their narrative, she dives into who she really is in Love, Pamela. She also weaves in poetry she's written

Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Storiesby Kelly Ripa

I grew up watching Live With Regis and Kelly so I was excited to dive into Kelly Ripa's Live Wire: Long-Winded Short Stories. She takes her notable on-air personality and pours it into each page whether she's recounting motherhood or things she's experienced in her career.

Paris: The Memoirby Paris Hilton

If you grew up saying, "That's hot," every five minutes, then you were probably bit by the Paris bug. Made famous by her rich girl persona, she was able to market herself and carve a lane apart from the Hilton name. But her book Paris: The Memoir paints a different picture than the public came to know. In her own words, she describes who she truly is, the struggles she's faced and the beautiful life she is creating for her family now.

Finding Meby Viola Davis

Reading Viola Davis' Finding Me tore my soul open and lovingly put it back together again. It's a memoir that details her traumatic childhood and the things she's had to face in Hollywood. At the same time, tales of love and resilience are weaved throughout Finding Me that readers will be able to see that she did in fact find herself.

Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Upby Selma Blair

Actress Selma Blair takes readers behind the scenes as she remembers her upbringing that was shaped by being labeled a mean baby. She pulls back the layers of herself in Mean Baby: A Memoir of Growing Up and relates them to the woman she is today.

I'm Glad My Mom Diedby Jennette McCurdy

At first glance, Jennette McCurdy's I'm Glad My Mom Died immediately catches your eye and makes you exasperatedly ask "What?" But once you begin reading about McCurdy's fraught and toxic relationship with her mother, you realize the title is just one complicated peek at everything she's endured.

Scrappy Little Nobodyby Anna Kendrick

Anna Kendrick's impeccable timing in movies is all attributed to who she is off-screen. In Scrappy Little Nobody, she details going to school while still pursuing an acting career and various awkward moments she's had. It's a fun read when you're looking for a boost of dopamine and a little second-hand embarrassment.

You Should Sit Down For This: A Memoir About Life, Wine, and Cookiesby Tamera Mowry-Housley

Watching Sister, Sister was like a rite of passage for me, so it makes sense that reading a book by one of the Mowry twins brought a smile to my face.You Should Sit Down For This: A Memoir About Life, Wine, and Cookies is a mix of memories, her favorite snacks, and nuggets of wisdom written by Tamera Mowry-Housley.

The Office BFFs: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were Thereby Jenna Fischer & Angela Kinsey

Calling all The Office fans! Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey wrote a book that details the beautiful friendship they built as a result of this classic TV series. They detail key moments from the set of The Office and all the inner workings of mom life in The Office BFFS: Tales of The Office from Two Best Friends Who Were There.

Born to Runby Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen is a *legend* in the music industry with a more than a memorable career. In Born to Run, he gives a readers a peek into his life leading up to the musician he became and everything that's shaped his life thus far, leaning into his innate storytelling ability and painting a poetic picture of life on the road to fame.

Bossypantsby Tina Fey

Tina Fey's longstanding comedic career has taken her from SNL all the way to the big screen but it's all a part of the dream she had as a little girl. Bossypants takes a look at Fey's life as she recalls various moments from her past and present.

Yes Pleaseby Amy Poehler

Before her own long stint on SNL, Amy Poehler appeared on Comedy Central and has ultimately created a career that's filled with her memorable comedic timing and goofy persona. She brings that same energy to Yes Please, and it'll remind readers why they fell in love with her in the first place.

Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Upby Naya Rivera

The late and ever-lovely Naya Rivera may have captured hearts during her time on Glee, and her book Sorry Not Sorry: Dreams, Mistakes, and Growing Up is sure to keep them. It details all the things she's learn to apologize for, and what she chose to be unapologetic about.

Open Bookby Jessica Simpson

Singer-turned-entrepreneur Jessica Simpson is known for hits like "With You" and "I Belong To Me" but she's also an author. Written in 2020, Open Book cracks open the parts of Simpson's life she's kept hidden from view.

Greenlightsby Matthew McConaughey

Confession — I immediately fell in love with Matthew McConaughey's southern drawl when I watched The Wedding Planner in 2001. Ever since the first moment he appeared onscreen, my young mind added him to my list of favorite actors. Reading Greenlights was a ride I wasn't ready to get off because it dared to expose every crevice of McConaughey's life in a way he's learned to make peace with. It reads like a masterclass in accepting every moment of life and I can't recommend it enough!

Pageboy: A Memoirby Elliot Page

Despite a stellar performance in Juno, Elliot Page couldn't shake the feeling that he wasn't living in his full truth — and then it happened. After a memorable moment of PDA, Elliot knew it was time for him to start making changes. Pageboy: A Memoir peels back all of the layers that covered Elliot — some doused with harm — to unveil who he really is.

Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci's incredible career as an actor allowed us to learn more about his equally impressive chef skills. After releasing The Tucci Cookbook and The Tucci Table: Cooking With Family and Friends, Stanley Tucci shared his memoir Taste: My Life Through Food with fans in 2021. It details his Italian-American background — the origin of his love for food — and the beautiful ways his life has revolved around cooking ever since.

My Name is Barbaraby Barbra Streisand

Simply put, Barbara Streisand is a living legend. Her career is as expansive as it impressive, and we love that. For the first time, she's telling her own story in My Name Is Barbara. From the streets of Brooklyn, NY to the big stage, Barbara's life is riddled with highs and lows that have shaped who she is today.

Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestonesby Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's unforgettable style is well-known and has transcended generations. In Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones, she dives into when she fell in love with fashion and how she's made sure it's evident throughout her career.

The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop (Available September 17, 2024)

From her role in Dirty Dancing to playing the memorable grandmother in Gilmore Girls, Kelly Bishop's career has been full of highlights and she's ready to talk about it in her upcoming memoir The Third Gilmore Girl. Readers will learn more about the experiences that have shaped her — from marriage to career choices — and the way she chooses to move through life with optimism in sight.

Celebrity Cookbooks

Whiskey in a Teacupby Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon is the kind of actress (and person) I wanna sit down and reminisce on growing up in the south with. Since we can't have a face-to-face conversation, reading Whiskey in a Teacup is the next best thing. She talks about everything from having a book club to making the best southern biscuits ever.

Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious , and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirationsby Tabitha Brown

Known as the internet's vegan auntie, Tabitha Brown is the epitome of joy and making vegan food look absolutely delicious. For all the people who wish they could taste the recipes she shares with us on Instagram, Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirations is a great alternative.

Rebel Homemaker: Food, Family, Lifeby Drew Barrymore

Hollywood's darling Drew Barrymore brings readers into her home and kitchen where she shares tasty recipes, photos and more in Rebel Homemaker: Food, Family, Life.

Cravings: All Togetherby Chrissy Teigen

Chrissy Teigen has proven she's more than R&B singer John Legend's wife with her modeling career and larger-than-life internet presence, but she's also a *skilled* cook. With Cravings: All Together, Teigen shares her favorite comfort food recipes that she turns to time and time again.

Whole New You: How Real Food Transforms Your Life for a Healthier, More Gorgeous Youby Tia Mowry

I personally love this cookbook written by Tia Mowry because she shares how learning about the root of her painful period cramps — caused by her struggle with endometriosis — led her to start making healthier food choices. It's filled with recipes that helped me transform my own cycles and create yummy meals that I still rely on today.

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I Love You: Recipes from the Heart by Pamela Anderson

After releasing her heartfelt memoir, Pamela Anderson's ready to share her yummy recipes with the world! I Love You: Recipes from the Heart will be a real treat because she's diving into what can be best described as comfort meals. People shared a portion of her press release that talks about why this cookbook means everything to her. She said, "This book has been a labor of love — from my heart, spilling out to the universe...with all my favorite things from my life of food and whimsy...inspired by my travels but mostly from the island I grew up on, a rainforest that deserves all the glory."

Our mouths are already watering!

Celebrity Children's Books

Big Words for Little Peopleby Jamie Lee Curtis

Jamie Lee Curtis has graced the big screen for decades, but she's since added celebrated children's author to her resume. Big Words for Little People helps young kids embrace bigger words even when they look intimidating.

Busy Bettyby Reese Witherspoon

Instead of writing another memoir or cookbook, Reese Witherspoon penned a tale about a little girl who has big energy with a personality to match. Perhaps the sweetest thing about Busy Betty is that our titular character is being celebrated for these things, even while learning to relate to the world around her.

Sweet Child O' Mineby Guns N' Roses

This children's book is all about Maya and Natalia Rose's adventures being surrounded by love and music. It's a beautiful depiction of the song by rock band Guns N' Roses that your little ones will request nightly.

The First Notes: The Story of DO, RE, MIby Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton

Julie Andrews and her talented daughter Emma Walton Hamilton share a love of helping young children appreciate the beauty of music. In The First Notes: The Story of DO, RE, MI, they introduce readers to Italian monk Guido. He's the reason why the musical scale exists together although he was initially ridiculed for his discovery.

Sulweby Lupita Nyong'o

Lupita Nyong'o's Sulwe is an amazing children's book about accepting the beauty of who we are instead of longing to look or be like others. It's a great addition to your little one's library as you work on affirming them.

The One and Only Sparkellaby Channing Tatum

Channing Tatum penned this hilarious and sweet tale of The One and Only Sparkella to celebrate the relationship a dad has with his young daughter. When Ella is discouraged because of her classmates' response to her colorful personality and style, her dad helps her embrace who she is so she's able to walk into school as the sparkly gem she is!

Which celebrity books and memoirs are you going to read this weekend? Let us know in the comments!

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“Protective” Peter Gallagher Is “So Grateful” Mischa Barton Survived “Toxic Fame”

No matter what kind of day you're having, Marissa Cooper's having a worse one. Mischa Barton's The O.C. character went through the ringer during the first three seasons of the teen drama (remember how she overdosed in Tijuana...and also saw her parents post-hookup after their divorce?).

And during her time on The O.C., Mischa Barton struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. She was arrested for a DUI in 2007 and eventually received involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in 2009 after allegedly threatening to end her own life. And in a new interview, Peter Gallagher (who played Sandy Cohen on the show) says he's "just so grateful" for "the fact that she’s still alive."

  • Mischa Barton starred alongside Peter Gallagher in The O.C. from 2003-2006.
  • The actress has revealed the "trauma" of being a star at that point in her life.
  • Peter recently opened up about how he's thankful "she’s still alive."


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The O.C. follows Ryan Atwood, who moves in with the Cohens after getting kicked out of his mom's house, and starts a relationship with Marissa shortly after. While Peter Gallagher played Adam Brody's TV dad instead of Mischa's, Sandy was a definitely father figure for Marissa, and it seems like Peter felt that same responsibility off camera.

"I’ve always felt very protective of her," Peter told The Independent. "First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful."

“You can go to therapy every day for the rest of your life,” Mischa said in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times. “There’s just a certain amount of trauma [from] all that I went through, particularly in my early twenties, that just doesn’t go away overnight.”

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage revealed that season 1 overdose not only served as a cliffhanger, but gave “network executives an escape hatch on a performer they had been wary about” (via People). But Mischa Barton got her big break, becoming "how people knew the show," and (thankfully) Marissa recovered — only to die after a car crash in season 3.

As hard as that season 3 ending is to watch, Mischa did have the opportunity to watch it with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke for the first time on their rewatch podcast. "It needed to be a thing, after everything she's been through, but if it's here I'll watch it with you," Mischa says.

"I couldn't do it, Mischa, I couldn't do it," Rachel adds. "But I'm going to do it if you're going to do it."

Mischa says even though being written off the show "was a little bit of a bummer," it wasn't necessarily a surprise. "The character was just doing too much," she told Vanity Fairin 2023. "And I think they ran out of places for her to go. It was not the best thing in the world, [but] there wasn’t much you could do at that point. It was whether she could sail off into the sunset, or die. At that point, I guess it’s better to have the more dramatic ending.”
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Rosalia Who? Jeremy Allen White & 'The Bear' Co-Star Molly Gordon Spotted Out Again

Listen up, chefs: we thought Jeremy Allen White was officially off the market after months of dating the iconic Spanish pop star, Rosalía, but it looks like they're no longer an item! Jeremy was just spotted kissing one of this co-stars from The Bear, bringing their on-screen romance to real life.

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Jeremy's on-screen romance turned IRL.

Photos of Jeremy and co-star Molly Gordon (who plays his love interest, Claire, in The Bear) obtained by People show things heating up between the two. The duo had their arms wrapped around each other as they embraced for a kiss. This is the first time we've seen them both linked romantically, and we're honestly shocked and left wondering what happened with Rosalía, who he was going steady with in fall 2023.

October 25, 2024: Jeremy Allen White & Molly Gordon Spark More Rumors

A month after Jeremy Allen White and Molly Gordon were seen locking lips in Los Angeles, Peoplesnagged more photos of the two as they enjoyed a nice walk in NYC. They look cozy in their casual fall outfits — complete with matching burgundy hats — and were all smiles. They've yet to confirm anything though, but they have all the makings of a budding romance that could be serious!

Scroll on for a deeper look into all of Jeremy's recent romantic escapades!

Jeremy Allen White's Steamy Dating History

First, there were the Jeremy Allen White and Selena Gomez dating rumors.

An anonymous submission to DeuxMoi at the beginning of July 2023 set off speculation that the two A-listers were “in touch.” The tip noted that Selena and Jeremy had allegedly met at a Vanity Fair cover shoot and hit it off ever since.

The gossip was neither proved wrong *or* right, though in hindsight, it didn’t hold up too strongly. Not long after rumors began circulating, the Haim sisters posted on Instagram about "single summer," picturing Selena alongside a Taylor Swift-backed girl gang.

Then, a big PDA fest with Ashley Moore.

Things were steaming up on the streets of Los Angeles when Jeremy Allen White was spotted engaging in some serious PDA with model and actress, Ashley Moore in August 2023. How they met is a total mystery, but seeing them together via paparazzi pictures was jaw-dropping – especially considering Mr. White was seen with his estranged wife and kids the week prior. Yikes!

Next, Jeremy publicly thirsting over Alexa Demie.

He’s at it again! In August 2023, Jeremy Allen White scrolled past a video highlighting Alexa Demie’s new campaign with Calvin Klein and did what any fan would do – he left a comment (though minimal): “Wow.”

To publicly show his affection (or rather, attraction) via Instagram is a whole thing in itself. King.

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In fall 2023, Jeremy Allen White and Rosalía were going steady.

“Rosalía and Jeremy Allen White have recently started dating,” a source told Us Weekly in November 2023. “They started out as just friends, but things have turned romantic recently.”

Alexa, play "That Should Be Me" by Justin Bieber!

The duo had been sighted side-by-side a few times. TMZ shared photos of them together at a late-October 2023 farmer's market and even sharing a smoke break in a parking lot. Romantic!

That budding romance came after what we call White’s hot boy summer – he was out and about on the streets of Los Angeles amidst his separation from actress Addison Timlin. Throughout their divorce, White was rumored to be involved with Selena Gomez, thirsting over Alexa Demi on Instagram, and was publicly spotted smooching Ashley Moore.

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Despite all of this, Jeremy was spotted being friendly with his divorced ex.

In what TMZ was calling "the friendliest divorce ever," Jeremy Allen White and his now-ex Addison Timlin had been seen doing family activities together amid his romantic antics. The pair shares two young daughters, which is likely why they're still seeing each other from time to time. Where Jeremy's head is, we can't say for sure, but we do know he's out there acting young, wild, and free.

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

Former Disney Channel star Dylan Sprouse and model Barbara Palvin are certainly living the sweet life after tying the knot in Palvin's native Hungary. The couple, who have been together for nearly five years, have always been pretty low-key — except for the occasional and undeniably adorable Instagram post (and a stunning wedding!). We are simply ~obsessed~ with this celebrity couple, especially after they pulled out all the stops for their couple's Halloween costume. Keep scrolling to see some of their best moments :').

See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Halloween Couple's Costume!

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For Halloween Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin stunned as the Phantom and Christine from Phantom of the Opera. Dylan wore a mask and a black cape, while Barbara wore a beautiful white dress. While the costume is obviously a nod to the musical, it also totally reminds us of their day as bride and groom.

"In Sleep He Sang to Me," Barbara said in a post, quoting the musical's titular number. "@dylansprouse my forever Phantom."

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On the couple's wedding day (July 15, 2023), Barbara wore a Vivienne Westwood wedding gown to celebrate her Hungarian nuptials, bringing together their nearest and dearest for an intimate(-ish) celebration. Barbara and Dylan tied the knot on her parent's property, which conveniently doubles as an event venue, with plans to host an larger wedding in California in the fall.

"This past weekend was supposed to be an intimate event, but we ended up having 115 guests in the end because there are a lot of people we care about, and we wanted them all to be there," Barbara told Vogue.

When did Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin get engaged?

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Barbara Palvin on Instagram: "♥️"

After months of speculation surrounding the couple's engagement, Dylan and Barbara confirmed their engagement in conversation with Sprouse's twin brother, actor Cole Sprouse, for V Magazine in June, sharing that they got engaged last September.

"We didn't necessarily feel the need to be fully transparent with the public about that aspect of our engagement," Dylan said. "What we wanted to do with Stephen [Gan, V editor-in-chief] and the V team is make something that was kind of tongue-in-cheek about the nature of private versus public. We're playing with the idea of perception."

Barbara noted that the lovebirds wanted to announce the news "on our time," adding, "When some people leaked the information that we got engaged, our PR team was like, 'Hey, so you guys should do maybe a post about it or talk to this magazine or talk to that magazine…' That really annoyed me because I knew we were building this story up. So, I'm very happy that we ended up doing it our way."

When did Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse start dating?

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See Dylan Sprouse & Barbara Palvin's Dreamy Halloween Costume: "My Forever"

According to People, the couple met back in 2017 after a party when the Suite Life On Deck star slid into the model’s DMs (and as they say, the rest is history). The duo made their relationship Instagram official back in 2018 with Barbara’s sweet birthday tribute for Dylan’s 26th birthday.

Let’s be real here for a second though, we all knew they were endgame the minute Dylan went above and beyond to support Barbara at the Victoria Secret Fashion Show that same year (remember this viral video?). Three days after the fashion show, the Hungarian model told Vogue Australia that she hadn’t had a boyfriend in six years, but had now found “the perfect guy” in Dylan (we aren’t crying, you are).

How old are Barbara Palvin and Dylan Sprouse?

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Barbara Palvin was born on October 8, 1993, making her 31 years old. Dylan Sprouse was born on August 4, 1992, meaning he's 32 years old. So there's only a one-year age gap between them!

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Elle & Dakota Fanning Will Collab On Apple's 'Margo's Got Money Troubles'

2017's The Beguiled gave us one of the best groups of people of all time: Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, and Kirsten Dunst just to name a few. And we're finally getting an Elle and Nicole reunion thanks to Apple TV+! "THRILLED to bring @rufithorpe genius hysterical heart-wrenching heartwarming book to your TV screens alongside a dream group of people!" Elle says on Instagram. Rather than having to test the success of its pilot, the series has already been ordered — even though the book it's based on isn't even out yet! Here's everything you need to know about the series.

  • Dakota and Elle Fanning will produce the upcoming Apple TV+ show Margo's Got Money Troubles.
  • The series follows Margo, who signs up for OnlyFans after learning she's pregnant.
  • The cast includes Elle Fanning, Nicole Kidman, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Nick Offerman.

Who's in the Margo's Got Money Troubles cast?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Cast

We couldn't contain our excitement when we learned Margo's Got Money Troubles will star Nicole Kidman and Elle Fanning, but knowing Michelle Pfeiffer is also joining the cast is too much to bear! This is the first time the actress will collaborate with her husband, TV creator David E. Kelley, so we can't wait to see the magic they'll create (via Deadline).

Nick Offerman from The Last of Us and Parks and Rec will also star.

When is Margo's Got Money Troubles coming out?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Release Date

We don't have an official release date for Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's TV show yet. I'm thinking if the TV show is in the early stages of planning, we could see it in 2025! Check out all of this year's best New TV Shows to hold you over until then.

What is Margo's Got Money Troubles about?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles Plot

Margo Millet is the daughter of a Hooter's waitress named Shyanne (Michelle Pfeiffer) and an ex-wrestler (via Deadline). She's always had to make it on her own, even though she's not sure how. When she enrolls in her local junior college, she's totally unprepared to get swept up into a torrid love affair with her English professor — or to get pregnant.

Now at 20 years old, Margo needs an income and fast. She decides to experiment with OnlyFans and ends up taking some of her estranged father's advice from the world of wrestling to create a character users will fall in love with. You can order the book now!

What is Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman's new TV show?

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Margo's Got Money Troubles is coming soon to Apple TV+ thanks to a bunch of different producers. A24 is backing the film, as well as Elle and Dakota Fanning’s production company Lewellen Pictures and Nicole Kidman’s Blossom Films, to name a few.

What else has Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in?

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Elle Fanning and Nicole Kidman starred in 2017's The Beguiled. The movie follows John McBurney, an injured Union soldier, who winds up at a female Southern boarding school after deserting the Civil War. But soon, as the women help him, tensions turn to rivalries and friends turn to enemies.

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