Here’s How Austin Celebrities Celebrated the Holidays
December 27, 2019 |
By Dani Dudek
Austin Celebrities

Instagram makes it so easy to share our lives with friends and family. It also makes it easier to see how our favorite Austin celebrities are celebrating the holidays, whether it be here in the ATX or elsewhere around the country.

From Camila and Matthew McConaughey to Jenna Bush Hager to Kacey Musgraves, here are some of our favorite holiday posts from Austin celebrities past and present.

Matthew McConaughey

Leave it to Matthew McConaughey to keep it real. Always.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dlvk7gAFF/?igshid=ob8i3p7hfb7s

And in case you missed it, MM paid tribute to our local first responders with gift baskets like this one that he dropped at Fire Station 901 at Westlake Drive and Redbud Trail.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6dZbqils7Y/?igshid=12qwr3qb3u4d0

Camila McConaughey

Mrs. Matthew McConaughey showed off her breakfast prep skills by sharing this picture of the Christmas pancakes her kids look forward to!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6bBYsvBfOv/?igshid=7lvzjcmkxvne

Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick

Brooklyn Decker and Andy Roddick took their kids to see The Polar Express and captured the excitement with this video.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6OZNEKFyNN/?igshid=x2khthd6qn3d

Jenna Bush Hager

The Today Show host shared her family Christmas card online (as well as a beautiful family shot on on Christmas morning).

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6TC1KKBvY2/?igshid=gtxtjgntmmyo

 

Lane Garrison

New dad Lane Garrison told Austin.com that he and his wife are “just now starting the tradition of hitting all the smaller towns around Austin to look at all their lights… like old Bastrop, Fredericksburg, Johnson City, and finishing at Zilker Park.” He shared this gorgeous family photo on Christmas day.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eab4MA00h/?igshid=xo1rf3lli5xb

Jackson and Sheila Rathbone

The Twilight star and his wife celebrated their last Christmas as a family of four by sharing quite a few family snaps, including this one promoting a pre-Christmas contest.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6a1VUvDKVx/?igshid=3ue06b3ci4lo

Jep and Jessica Robertson

The Duck Dynasty stars shared this family photo on IG, stating “Family Christmas photos aren’t always the easiest.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6JEYpUJQbB/?igshid=pupj8x6u4sdb

Mark Wystrach and Ty Haney

Midland’s Mark Wystrach and wife Ty Haney took their little one on a road trip over the holidays which included stops in Marfa, Sonoita, Santa Fe, Boulder, and Coeur D’Alene.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6cERHtBRVR/?igshid=lqf4im3x2q8g

Kacey Musgraves

In case you missed it, former Austinite Kacey Musgrave released a Christmas special on Amazon Prime this year entitled The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5lWM5JHF0J/

Zachary Levi

Shazam star Zachary Levi could also be seen on the small screen throughout the holidays. He starred in the seasonal ad for TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B5-sg4tFDwq/?igshid=1xhb3wwcdzatc

 

Jared and Gen Padalecki

Opposite of the Robertsons, the Padaleckis were able to capture the perfect picture of their family. In the caption, Gen went so far as to call it a “Christmas miracle.”

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6gSsQ_JDTi/?igshid=f2hyhwsx5p11

 

Elijah Wood

The actor isn’t on Instagram so we don’t have a holiday pic from him.
But we know he did get a cut at Bird’s Barbershop on Monday!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6br83VAA_7/?igshid=16jqlc07jjhgq

 

Austin Nichols

McCallum High grad Austin Nichols introduced us to a new member of his family on Boxing Day – a pup named Willie Nelson!

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6lgZylBAu1/?igshid=yr654gomo15f

 

Willie, Lukas and Micah Nelson

Speaking of Willie Nelson, he and sons Lukas and Micah sang “Pretty Paper” in a short video Lukas posted on Instagram. The Promise of the Real lead singer said they’re sending some extra love to anyone who might need it.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6eRxAmA-Q0/?igshid=1aejmniidtux2

 

Drew Brees

Westlake grad Drew Brees enjoyed the Christmas classic A Christmas Story, posting this image on IG.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6ey7VpHf1l/?igshid=tfgpb6o861ot

Gabriel Luna

Terminator: Dark Fate star Gabriel Luna spent his holiday in Mexico.

https://www.instagram.com/p/B6gTbYGH0Ql/?igshid=pj2fngb7rwng

Featured photos courtesy of each celebrity’s Instagram account.

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