Celebrities you didn't know were Irish
Find out the familiar faces who have an unknown connection to Ireland!
Find out the familiar faces who have an unknown connection to Ireland!
The Hollywood star has ancestry in Dublin, where his great-great-great-grandfather was a landlord and a rebel leader. He received an honorary Certificate of Irishness from the Irish Government in 2013.
The acclaimed actress has ancestors from County Donegal on her maternal side. She named her daughter Grace after her great-great-grandmother, Grace Strain. She also starred in the movie ‘Dancing at Lughnasa’, set in rural Ireland.
The pop diva’s mother, Patricia Hickey, is of Irish descent. Her grandfather came from Cork and her grandmother from Limerick. She has said that she loves Ireland and its culture.
The comedian and actor has Irish roots in County Longford, where his family emigrated from. He has visited Ireland several times and even learned some Irish phrases.
The singer and fashion designer has a paternal grandfather who was born in Ireland and moved to the US as a child. She has said that she feels a connection to her Irish heritage.
The former US president has a great-great-great-grandfather who was born in Moneygall, County Offaly, and left for America in 1850. He visited his ancestral village in 2011 and drank a pint of Guinness with the locals.
The legendary actor has Irish ancestry on both sides of his family. His paternal grandmother was born in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, to Irish immigrants, and his maternal grandfather was the son of Irish immigrants from County Cork.
The singer-songwriter has Irish roots on her father’s side. His parents were both born in Canada to Irish immigrants. She has said that she feels a strong affinity with Ireland and its music.
The late frontman of Nirvana had Irish ancestry on his mother’s side. His great-great-grandfather was a shoemaker from County Tyrone who emigrated to the US in 1875.
The singer and songwriter has Irish heritage on her father’s side. Her paternal grandmother was born in Ireland and moved to New York as a child.
The rock legend has Irish roots on both sides of his family. His paternal grandfather was from County Kildare and his maternal grandmother was from County Westmeath.
The model and actress has Irish ancestry on her maternal side. Her mother was born in London to Irish parents and grew up in Ireland.
The three-time Oscar winner was born in London to an English father and an Irish mother. He holds both British and Irish citizenship and lives in County Wicklow with his wife, Rebecca Miller, who is also of Irish descent.
The actress and activist has Irish roots on her father’s side. Her paternal grandfather, Claud Cockburn, was a journalist and novelist who was born in Cork and moved to England as a child.
The pop star has Irish heritage on her mother’s side. Her maternal grandfather was from Barbados but had Irish ancestors who settled there in the 17th century.
The actor and director has Irish ancestry on both sides of his family. His paternal grandfather was from County Donegal and his maternal grandmother was from County Clare.
The Friends star has Irish roots on her father’s side. Her paternal grandfather, John Aniston, was born in Crete but had an Irish mother who emigrated from County Tipperary.
The singer and actress has Irish heritage on her mother’s side. Her maternal great-grandfather was from County Louth and her maternal great-grandmother was from County Antrim.
The Hollywood star has Irish ancestry on his mother’s side. His maternal great-grandparents were from County Sligo and County Down.
The comedian and talk show host has Irish roots on both sides of her family. Her paternal great-grandfather was from Cork and her maternal great-grandmother was from Belfast.
Ronan Keating is a singer, songwriter, actor and TV personality. He started his career in 1994 as the co-lead singer of the pop group Boyzone. He launched his solo career in 1999 and has released eleven albums, including the hit single “When You Say Nothing At All” from the movie Notting Hill. He has been married twice and has five children.