Stars Who Became U.S. Citizens: Celebrating America's 250th Birthday
America's 250th birthday is a time to celebrate, and many stars have become U.S. citizens over the years. Celebrities like Jim Carrey, Pamela Anderson, and Ryan Reynolds hold dual citizenship, with Carrey expressing gratitude to the United States for shaping his career. Liam Neeson, originally from Northern Ireland, obtained American citizenship after a personal tragedy. Sofia Vergara, born in Colombia, proudly shared her citizenship journey on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!".
Charlize Theron, a South African native, also went through the process to become a U.S. citizen, emphasizing the effort required. Arnold Schwarzenegger, originally from Austria, commemorated his 35th anniversary as an American citizen with a heartfelt post. Emily Blunt, a London native, became a citizen alongside her husband, John Krasinski, with Matthew McConaughey's wife, Camila Alves, also joining the ranks.
Pamela Anderson, a dual citizen of Canada and America, highlighted the importance of voting in the U.S. Billy Idol, the British rockstar, became a U.S. citizen in 2018, celebrated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Ryan Reynolds, a Canadian-born actor, became a dual citizen in 2018 and exercised his voting rights in the 2020 presidential election. Michael J. Fox, originally from Canada, became a U.S. citizen in 2000, while Salma Hayek, born in Mexico, naturalized in 2013.
Pierce Brosnan and Daniel Craig also became U.S. citizens, with Craig emphasizing the immigrant experience in America. These stars' journeys to American citizenship reflect their pride in being part of the country's diverse fabric.