While Hollywood may be home to many celebrities, it’s not necessarily where those stars were born. Quite a few of our favorite artists and actors were actually born outside the U.S., in cities and countries that may surprise you. Take actor Emma Watson, for example: She grew up in Oxfordshire in England, but she was actually born in Paris, France. Then there’s Dylan & Cole Sprouse, twin brothers who have appeared on several television shows together. While they’re known as American actors, the two were actually born in Italy. Scroll on to see 15 celebs who were actually born internationally!
1. Rihanna
Rihanna was born in Barbados.
2. Nicki Minaj
Nicki was born in Saint James, Trinidad and Tobago.
3. Camila Cabello
Camila was born in Cuba.
4. Emma Watson
She was born in France.
5. Natalie Portman
The Jackie actor was born in Israel.
6. Mila Kunis
Mila was born in Ukraine.
7. Rita Ora
Rita was born in Kosovo.
8. Emily Ratajowski
The model was born in England.
9. Dylan & Cole Sprouse
The twin brothers were born in Italy.
10. Amy Adams
Amy was born in Italy.
11. Lupita Nyong’o
Lupita was born in Mexico and was raised in Kenya.
12. Tia and Tamera Mowry
The twins were born in Germany.
13. Mischa Barton
Mischa was born in England.
14. Millie Bobby Brown
The “Stranger Things” actor was born in Spain.
15. Freddie Mercury
The Queen frontman was born in Zanzibar.
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