It has been a busy week for celebrities, what with all those holidays, Thanksgiving parties and award ceremonies to attend.
The big news was that talk show host Ellen DeGeneres received a Presidential Medal of Freedom, for her work to bring LGBT issues into the mainstream.
Meanwhile, Americans – still mourning the news that Donald Trump would be their new President – tried to find reasons to be thankful on Thanksgiving.
Kiwi model Rachel Hunter returned home, visiting the Northland in the sunshine. As fellow Kiwi Dan Carter soaked up some culture on the other side of the world – in Italy with his wife Honor.

Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke shares this stunning image of herself “somewhere in between Spain and Ireland,” as filming continued for the hit fantasy franchise. Just look at that tiny waist!

German star Diane Kruger posts this saucy image of her relaxing in the bath, telling us she’s got that Sunday feeling.

Gwyneth Paltrow whips up a Thanksgiving feast.

While friend Drew Barrymore tells the world who she’s thankful for.

…And posts an adorable tribute to her ex-husband, Chris Martin.

Kate Hudson is thankful for mums. Like her own, Goldie Hawn.

Naomi Watts admits she needed help in the kitchen this year.

Ellen DeGeneres receives the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Obama. Ellen was awarded the honour for her work to change perceptions of LGBTQ, even risking her own career for the cause.

Kate Hudson shares some more ladies she’s thankful for.

As Reese Witherspoon cooks up a storm in the kitchen.

Sarah Michelle Gellar wins the #Throwback Thursday award this week – as she shares this Thanksgiving shot of her and hubby Freddie Prince Jr.

Taylor Swift gets windswept on the beach.

And gets a ride from pal Lily Donaldson.

Rachel Hunter returned home to New Zealand, posting this snap of her in the Northland.

Bindi Irwin looked out over moody seas.

As Kiwi Samantha Hayes enjoyed some fun in the sun.

Taylor Swift has a night out to see Kinky Boots.

Britney smoulders on stage.

Catherine Zeta Jones silences the haters, after unflattering shots of her in her swimwear emerged.

Drew Barrymore shares three more ladies she’s grateful for – the Charlie’s Angels!

Our columnist Libby Matthews shares a shot of her and baby bump on safari. Read her latest column on why she decided not to find out the sex of her baby here.