Zsa Zsa Gabor's infamous 1989 run-in with a Beverly Hills policeman sparked not only a media circus but also a unique Thanksgiving tradition. After being convicted for slapping the officer during a traffic stop, Gabor was sentenced to community service at a Venice homeless shelter, where she began sending 200 turkeys each Thanksgiving—a gesture that continued for years. Her trial was marked by flamboyant courtroom antics, biting remarks, and a wave of public support, all of which cemented her image as a Hollywood icon unafraid of scandal. Despite controversies over her community service hours, Gabor's annual turkey donations became a lasting legacy, later carried on by her husband even after her death in 2016.