Wanda Dench is an Arizona grandmother who became famous in 2016 for accidentally texting an invitation to Thanksgiving dinner to Jamal Hinton, then a 17-year-old high schooler.

Hinton, who has since grown a social media following, jokingly accepted the invitation, starting a

Hey guys I just spoke with Wanda, her twitter has been hacked! Please do not buy anything from the account acting as her it is a scam. Thank you!

His mom was stressed 😂😂

My word for 2023 is a Dream 🔝🥇

That’s a wrap on Thanksgiving year 8! Thankful for the connections we made hosting our first @airbnb guest 🧡

Good News Alert:

Eight years ago, Jamal Hinton got an accidental text from Wanda Dench inviting him over for Thanksgiving dinner.

He went.

Today, they celebrated their 8th Thanksgiving together.

Jamal Hinton and his 'Thanksgiving grandma' are adding seats to their table this year! 👀 See what we mean: theshaderoom.com/wanda-dench-ja…

An accidental text message has led to a Thanksgiving tradition that is now continuing into its eighth year. 🦃🥧🧡 Jamal Hinton confirmed on X that he will spend this Thanksgiving with Wanda Dench, who in 2016 thought she was texting her grandson to invite him to Thanksgiving

'Thanksgiving Grandma' Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton Are Inviting 2 Guests to Their Holiday Table (Exclusive) people.com/wanda-dench-an…

Airbnb Partnering With Viral Thanksgiving Pals Jamal Hinton & Wanda Dench Allowing Guests To Meet Them For Dinner dlvr.it/SyJJJl

Airbnb Is Offering a Seat at the Thanksgiving Table With Viral ‘Grandma’ Wanda Dench and Jamal Hinton

Details below complex.com/pop-culture/a/…

Exciting news, guys – our Thanksgiving year 8 plans are with you! With @airbnb’s help, we’re hosting you and a friend at Wanda's home this year 🦃 
 
Get all the details here: airbnb.com/wandajamal

Exciting news, guys – our Thanksgiving year 8 plans are with you! With @airbnb’s help, we’re hosting you and a friend at Wanda's home this year 🦃 
 
Get all the details here: airbnb.com/wandajamal

To answer all your questions, yes Thanksgiving year 7 is planned out! See you guys Thursday! 🦃🖤

Thanksgiving around the corner and I am still receiving text from random number! Year 8 plans are set with a great surprise!!! 😂😁

You won’t want to miss Wanda and I as we compete for a chance to win $250,000 June 4th on The Cube with DWade

You won’t want to miss Wanda and I as we compete for a chance to win $250,000 June 4th on The Cube with DWade

Hey guys I just spoke with Wanda, her twitter has been hacked! Please do not buy anything from the account acting as her it is a scam. Thank you!

I had to double check to make sure it wasn’t me 😂😂