As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, many are preparing to celebrate the Irish holiday, including several celebrities who have Irish roots. From Nicole Kidman to Marilyn Monroe, Robert De Niro, Christina Aguilera, Barack Obama, George Clooney, Anne Hathaway, Mariah Carey, and Meryl Streep, these famous faces all have connections to the Emerald Isle. Despite growing up in Australia, Kidman has Irish and Scottish ancestry, while Monroe’s maternal grandparents were of Irish descent. De Niro, known for his Italian roles, is actually more Irish than Italian, with both his mother’s parents and his father’s mother hailing from Ireland. Aguilera’s mother is Irish American, Obama discovered his Irish heritage during his presidential campaign, and Clooney’s paternal ancestors immigrated from Ireland. Hathaway, Carey, and Streep also have Irish ancestry, with Hathaway believed to be over 60 percent Irish and Streep’s great-great-grandparents coming from County Donegal.
These celebrities join the millions of people around the world who celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, whether they have Irish heritage or simply enjoy the festivities. With parades, parties, and plenty of green beer, St. Patrick’s Day is a time for everyone to come together and celebrate the Irish culture and heritage that has spread across the globe. So this March 17th, raise a pint to the luck of the Irish and join in the celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, no matter where your ancestors may come from.
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