Birthplaces of the famous
Charlize Theron, who turned 37 last month, is one of many influential people in American culture today who weren't born on U.S. soil. We've compiled a list of some famous people in the United States who call other countries "home." See if you can guess their birthplaces.
Famous birthplaces -Some say you can tell a lot about a person by where they came from. Maybe it’s their accent or the way they dress, but many people can’t hide their roots. Find out where some of our favorite famous people were born.
Ben AffleckThe actor, who won an Oscar for co-writing a film, always seems to represent Boston, but he’s originally from the opposite side of the country. ben affleck baby, ben affleck’s birthplace,
Maya AngelouThis well-known poet is recognized all over the world for her work but she has humble beginnings in the Midwest. +maya angelou birthplace St. Louis
Warren BuffettKnown as one of the richest men in the world, Buffett has several other nicknames from the city where he was born. warren buffett birthplace Omaha, wizard of omaha oracle of omaha,
Stephen ColbertThe host of a popular show pokes fun at hot topics from all over the world, but most of his material covers the town he came from stephen colbert birthplace Washington, D.C.
Ann Curry
As one of the longest serving anchors on “Today,” Curry started her journey in smaller markets on the West Coast, but she’s originally from another country. +ann curry birthplace Guam
As one of the longest serving anchors on “Today,” Curry started her journey in smaller markets on the West Coast, but she’s originally from another country. +ann curry birthplace Guam
Tom Cruise
The Hollywood megastar spent some of his childhood in Canada, but he was born about 200 miles away from the area. tom cruise birthplace Syracuse
The Hollywood megastar spent some of his childhood in Canada, but he was born about 200 miles away from the area. tom cruise birthplace Syracuse
Hugh HefnerThe founder of Playboy magazine has been living a wild life in his popular Los Angeles mansion, but he got his start in his Midwest hometown. hugh hefner birthplace Chicago, Playboy Mansion, Los Angeles,
Michael JordanThe NBA living legend is known for his playing days with the Chicago Bulls – and his college alma mater – but he was born on the East Coast. michael jordan place of birth Brooklyn,
Stacy KeiblerLately, the former WWE star has been seen on the red carpet with her Hollywood beau, but she stays connected to her birthplace. stacy keibler birthplace Baltimore
Giada De LaurentiisThe TV food chef seems to make cooking look simple, which could be a result of her Italian roots. +giada de laurentiis birthplace Rome,
Eli ManningThe two-time Super Bowl champ plays for the New York Giants, but he’s well-known for being a Southern boy. +eli manning birthplace New Orleans,
Lea MicheleThe “Glee” star and Broadway veteran didn’t have to travel far to pursue her dreams of performing on the stage. lea michele birthplace The Bronx,
Nicki MinajThe rapper known for her unique style grew up in a New York borough but came from an island in the Caribbean. nicki minaj birthplace Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago
Chad OchocincoThe NFL star played college football on the West Coast (which school?), but was born and raised in a busy city across the country. +chad ochocinco birthplace Miami,
Natalie PortmanThe Oscar-winning actress moved around as a child, but has said her heart is in the religious city where she was born. natalie portman birthplace Jerusalem,
Emma StoneKnown for her roles in “The Help” and “Superbad,” Stone left her hometown at the age of 15 in order to chase her acting dream. +emma stone birthplace Scottsdale,
Barbara WaltersThe longtime journalist and co-host of “The View” has interviewed many world leaders, and she was born in one of the oldest US cities. barbara walters birthplace Boston
Kanye WestThe Grammy-winning rapper often refers to Chicago as his hometown, but he was actually born in a Southern city. kanye west birthplace Atlanta,