List of famous people of Mexican descent ranked by fame and popularity. Numerous celebrities, athletes, and public figures are of Mexican ancestry. Some were born in Mexico and others are forth generation Mexican Americans. Many of these famous folks have had successful careers in the U.S. and all over the world. Several hilarious comedians have Mexican heritage as well.
Who is the most famous person of Mexican descent? Jessica Alba tops our list. The Sin City actress is of Mexican ancestry. Her family is "a traditional, Catholic, Latin American family." She will be reprising her role as Nancy Callahan in Sin City: A Dame to Kill For, which is directed by another famous person of Mexican descent, Robert Rodriguez. Other famous actresses with Mexican ancestry include Eva Longoria, Salma Hayek, and Vanessa Marcil.
Comedian Louis C.K.'s father is of Mexican ancestry and Louie grew up in Mexico until he was seven. Fellow comedian George Lopez is of Mexican descent as are Cheech Marin and Paul Rodriguez. Comedian Gabriel Iglesias is also of Mexican descent. He was born and raised in California.
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Demi Lovato
Demi Lovato is of English, Irish, Italian, and Mexican descent. She was born in New Mexico and raised in Texas.
Eva Longoria
"Desperate Housewives" actress Eva Longoria's parents are both Mexican Americans. She was born in Texas and worked at Wendy's when she was growing up.
George Lopez
George Lopez is of Mexican descent. He was raised by his grandparents in California.
Jessica Alba
Sin City actress Jessica Alba's father is of Mexican ancestry. She has described her family as being "very conservative... a traditional, Catholic, Latin American family."
Louis C.K.
Comedian Louis C.K.'s father is of Mexican ancestry and Louie grew up in Mexico until he was seven. He still has Mexican citizenship.
Mario López
"Saved by the Bell" actor Mario Lopez is of Mexican descent. He was born and raised in San Diego.
Ricardo Montalbán
Ricardo Montalban was born and raised in Mexico.
Salma Hayek
From Dusk 'Till Dawn actress Salma Hayek was born in Mexico. She was a popular actress in Mexico before she gained success in the states.
Selena Gomez
Selena Gomez's father is of Mexican ancestry. She was born and raised in Texas.
Uma Thurman
Pulp Fiction actress Uma Thurman's mother was born in Mexico. Her father is a Buddhist and is personal friends with the Dalai Lama.