Some of the biggest stars in America have international roots that may surprise you. Celebrities here in the United States hail from all over the world, and even many famous people who weren't born abroad spent much of their childhoods outside of the country.
This list contains information about celebrities who grew up abroad, loosely ranked by fame and popularity. Some of these famous folks grew-up in one country, while others moved around a lot. Many of the celebrities who grew up overseas come from military families.
Natalie Portman is just one example of a celeb you may not have known was born outside of the U.S. The Oscar-winning actress was born in Jerusalem and her family moved to the United States when she was three years old. Mila Kunis was born and raised in the Ukraine until she was in elementary school and her family moved to Los Angeles. Sandra Bullock, meanwhile, was raised in Nuremberg, Germany for 12 years.
Several famous men also grew up abroad. Bruce Willis spent the first two years of his life in West Germany, where his father was stationed in the military. Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut and he spent time in Australia, Toronto, and New York. Other famous actors who grew up abroad include both Martin Lawrence and Joaquin Phoenix.
Are you surprised that so many celebrities grew up abroad? Take a look at this list and share your thoughts in the comments section.
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Amy Adams
Amy Adams was born in Italy and moved around a lot, as her father was in the U.S. Army. The family moved to Colorado when she was eight years old.
Audrey Hepburn
Audrey Hepburn was born in Belgium and lived there until she was three years old. Her family then split their time between Belgium, the Netherlands, and England.
Barack Obama
Barack Obama spend several years of his childhood in Indonesia with his mother and stepfather before being raised by his grandparents in Hawaii beginning in 1971.
Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron was born in South Africa. She was raised and attended boarding school in and around Johannesburg before spending time modeling throughout Europe then relocating to New York and later Los Angeles.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves was born in Beirut, Lebanon. Growing up, he also spent time in Australia, Toronto, and New York.
Kobe Bryant
Beginning when he was six years old, Kobe Bryant spent much of his childhood in Italy, where his father played professional basketball.
Mila Kunis
Mila Kunis was born and raised in Chernivtsi, Ukraine until she was in elementary school and her family moved to Los Angeles.
Natalie Portman
Natalie Portman was born in Jerusalem. Her family moved to the United States when she was three years old.
Sandra Bullock
Sandra Bullock was raised in Nuremberg, Germany for 12 years.
Nicki Minaj
Nicki Minaj was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago, where she was raised by her grandmother until she was five years old, when her mother moved her to Queens, New York.