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Nicole was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, to Australian parents. Due to her mixed heritage and international career, Nicole Kidman holds dual citizenship, being both an Australian and an American citizen.
In the late 1990s, Theron moved to the United States to further her acting career. Over time, she became a naturalized citizen of the United States while still maintaining her South African citizenship. This dual citizenship reflects her international career and personal connections to both South Africa and the United States.
In 2020, NBA star Tristan Thompson achieved official United States citizenship. Originally hailing from Ontario, Canada, the basketball player has built a successful career, particularly with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and signed a significant US$19 million contract with the Boston Celtics.
Carrey began his career as a stand-up comedian in Canada and gained recognition for his humor and impersonations. He later moved to the United States to pursue a career in acting and comedy.
Hayek began her acting career in Mexico and gained recognition for her work in Mexican telenovelas and films. She eventually moved to the United States to pursue opportunities in Hollywood, where she starred in movies like 'Desperado,' 'From Dusk Till Dawn,' and 'Frida,' for which she received an Academy Award nomination.
Bublé's Italian citizenship is a result of his Italian heritage through his paternal grandfather, who was originally from Italy. In 2005, he was granted Italian citizenship, allowing him to have a strong connection to the country, its culture, and its people. Despite his Italian citizenship, Michael Bublé has retained his Canadian citizenship, making him a dual citizen of both Canada and Italy.
In 1983, Arnold Schwarzenegger became a naturalized American citizen, officially making him a dual citizen of both Austria and the United States. Schwarzenegger's story is one of incredible success and achievement, both in the entertainment industry and in politics, as he served as the Governor of California from 2003 to 2011.
Nicki Minaj holds dual citizenship, being both a Trinidadian and an American citizen. She moved to the United States with her family when she was a child and was raised in Queens, New York.
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She was born in Liverpool, England, but she is also a naturalized American citizen, which means she holds dual citizenship, being both British and American. Cattrall moved to the United States at a young age, and her acting career took off in Hollywood, where she gained recognition for her portrayal of the confident and outspoken character Samantha Jones in 'Sex and the City' which made her an international star.
Pierce Brosnan holds dual citizenship, being both an Irish and an American citizen. Brosnan's early career included work in British television, but he gained international recognition for his portrayal of James Bond.
Tracey Ullman holds dual citizenship, being both a British and an American citizen. Her journey from a young British comedian to an acclaimed entertainer with dual citizenship showcases her ability to connect with audiences on both sides of the Atlantic.
She was born on June 1, 1974, in Ottawa, Canada. Due to her successful music career and her extensive time spent in the United States, Alanis Morissette became a naturalized American citizen while maintaining her Canadian citizenship.
Daniel Day-Lewis holds dual citizenship, being both a British and an Irish citizen.
The actress holds dual citizenship, being both an Israeli and an American citizen. Portman moved to the United States with her family at a young age, and her acting career began to flourish in Hollywood.
The actress and model holds dual citizenship, being both a Brazilian and an American citizen.
Matthews is best known as the frontman and lead vocalist of the Dave Matthews Band. He holds dual citizenship, being both a South African and an American citizen.
The comedian, actor, writer, and television host holds dual citizenship, being both a British and an American citizen.
The Oscar winner holds dual citizenship, being both a Kenyan and a Mexican citizen.
Nina Dobrev holds dual citizenship, being both a Bulgarian and a Canadian citizen. Dobrev and her family moved to Canada when she was a child, and she was raised in Toronto, Ontario. She began her acting career in Canada before transitioning to Hollywood.
Alan Cumming holds dual citizenship, being both a British and an American citizen. He was born on January 27, 1965, in Aberfeldy, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Keanu Reeves holds dual citizenship, being both a Canadian and an American citizen. He was born in Lebanon to an English mother and an American father but grew up in Toronto, Canada. He later moved to Los Angeles, California, where he pursued his acting career.
Viggo Mortensen holds dual citizenship, being both a Danish and an American citizen. He spent part of his childhood in Denmark and later moved back to the United States, where he pursued his career in acting and the arts.
Diane Kruger holds dual citizenship, being both a German and an American citizen. She began her career as a model in Germany before transitioning to acting and eventually moving to the United States.
The actor who appeared in films like 'Shame,' 'X-Men: First Class,' and '12 Years a Slave' was born on April 2, 1977, in West Germany. He holds dual citizenship, being both an Irish and a German citizen.
She has a connection to Germany through her German heritage (her father is of German descent), and she became a dual citizen of both the United States and Germany.
The Academy Award-winning actor was born in Wales, United Kingdon. He holds dual citizenship, being both a British and an American citizen.
Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American citizen. She is widely regarded as the 'Queen of Latin Pop' and has achieved international fame for her music career.
In early 2020, Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson made headlines when they became Greek citizens. Both Hanks and Wilson have a strong connection to Greece, as they have spent significant time there and own property on the Greek island of Antiparos. They were granted Greek citizenship for their contributions to the country, including their support for victims of a devastating wildfire near Athens in 2018.
The singer was born and raised in the UK, but her parents are of Kosovo Albanian descent. She was granted her Albanian citizenship in an oath-taking ceremony hosted by the country’s president, Bajram Begaj, in 2022.
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Celebrities with more than one nationality
These stars have dual or multiple citizenship!
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Many celebrities have dual citizenship status, a result of diverse scenarios such as international relocations, familial immigrant ties, or other exceptional circumstances.
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