Kat Graham hosted the 2025 ESSENCE Holiday Celebration of Joy, a vibrant holiday special presented by ESSENCE that premiered on Thanksgiving, November 27, 2025. This year’s celebration brought together an inspiring lineup of performances and appearances from beloved artists across genres — including Chance the Rapper, Kierra Sheard, Amber Riley, CeeLo Green, and more — in a heartfelt showcase of music, community, and authentic celebration. The special was filmed in both Atlan
