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13 Hollywood Actors with Irish Roots
Many Hollywood actors have Irish ancestry—here are just a few to highlight. You can alternatively watch a video on this ancestry report...
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Mar 24, 20243 min read
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Sofia Carson Descends from Colombian and Middle Eastern Ancestors
The 'Purple Hearts' actress and musician is descended from a rich history of immigrants to Colombia and the United States. You probably...
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Jul 31, 20223 min read
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'Elvis' Star Austin Butler Descended from Finnish Immigrants
Austin Butler is descended from Finns on his mother's side, and through his mother, has a deeper connection to Elvis. Austin Butler has...
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Jul 7, 20223 min read
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'Top Gun: Maverick' Actors Tom Cruise and Glen Powell both Trace their Ancestry to King Edward I
Tom Cruise and Glen Powell star in 'Top Gun: Maverick' together — see how they are both descended from King Edward I of England. After a...
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Jun 2, 20222 min read
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'Top Gun: Maverick' Actor Glen Powell is Descended from the Warriors of Genghis Khan
Glen Powell, who plays air warrior 'Hangman' in the new Top Gun: Maverick, is descended from the ancient Tatar warriors of Genghis Khan....
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May 22, 20225 min read
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Josh Hutcherson is Related to George Washington
'Hunger Games' actor Josh Hutcherson is descended from the same Washington family lineage as the first U.S. President, George Washington....
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Mar 31, 20222 min read
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Helena Bonham Carter's Grandmother was put in Hitler's 'Black Book'
Actress Helena Bonham Carter's grandmother spoke out with such fervor against fascism that she was put on Hitler's so-called 'Black...
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Sep 12, 20214 min read
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William Moseley Descended from Scottish Royalty
William Moseley played King Peter in 'The Chronicles of Narnia' films, and it turns out that Moseley himself is the descendant of kings....
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Apr 4, 20214 min read
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William Moseley's Ancestor Among Royal Institute of British Architects
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is descended from an architect who designed churches, markets, and taught architecture at Kings College...
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Mar 21, 20214 min read
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William Moseley Descended from Welsh Schooner Captains
William Moseley, star of The Chronicles of Narnia films and The Royals TV series, comes from a line of distinguished sea captains. You...
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Mar 10, 20213 min read
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William Moseley's Relative Discovered the Atomic Number
'Narnia' actor William Moseley is related to the eminent scientist who discovered the atomic number, revolutionizing the Periodic Table...
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Feb 14, 20215 min read
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William Moseley's Ancestor Inspired Chinese Translation of the Bible
'Narnia' actor William Moseley's 3rd great grandfather sparked interest in translating the Bible into Chinese and sending Protestant...
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Feb 13, 20214 min read
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Sarah Jessica Parker Descended from Accused Witch
'Hocus Pocus' star Sarah Jessica Parker played a Salem witch—turns out she's descended from one of the real-life accused witches. | By...
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Oct 25, 20206 min read
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Chadwick Boseman Helped Many Make a Stronger Connection to their African Heritage
The late actor and producer Chadwick Boseman helped many find a stronger sense of identity in their African roots. Chadwick Boseman's...
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Aug 30, 20203 min read
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Cameron Boyce's Grandmother was Among First Students to Desegregate High School in the South
The late Disney star Cameron Boyce's grandmother was part of the first group of black students who desegregated high school in Tennessee....
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Jun 14, 20205 min read
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Matthew Noszka's Polish Heritage
Matthew Noszka has an impressive Polish heritage of immigrant ancestors chasing and achieving the American dream. Follow their journey...
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May 4, 20206 min read
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'Flash' Star Grant Gustin Descended from Ancient Channel Islands Line
The star of the CW's 'Flash' series descends from a Jersey Island patriarchal family line. Grant Gustin stars as The Flash in the CW...
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Mar 8, 20202 min read
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"Hidden Figures" Actress Taraji P. Henson's Ancestor was First to Reach the North Pole
The "Hidden Figures" actress has a relative in her family tree who made a great contribution to science by being the first to reach the...
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Feb 7, 20204 min read
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Like Leia, Carrie Fisher's Ancestor Was a Prisoner Princess
There are many similarities between Princess Leia, the character portrayed by Carrie Fisher, and Fisher's own ancestor princess. Carrie...
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Jan 1, 20204 min read
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Logan Lerman's Ancestors Fled Nazi-Controlled Europe
Actor Logan Lerman likely wouldn't be here today if his Jewish ancestors hadn't fled Nazi-controlled Europe when they did. | BY MIKE...
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Oct 15, 20199 min read
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