These Famous Stars Actually Hold Two Passports And Most Americans Have No Idea

Many famous people around the world hold passports from more than one country, having acquired additional citizenship through family lineage, a permanent move abroad, or formal recognition by a foreign government. The following list highlights some of the biggest names who fall into this category.

George and Amal Clooney

The Clooney family received official French citizenship in December 2025, covering George, Amal, and their two children. George had previously spoken in public about wanting closer formal ties to France, and the citizenship made that vision a reality. His stated reason centered on French law offering children much greater protection from intrusive press coverage than they would receive elsewhere.

Dua Lipa

Despite growing up entirely in Britain, Dua Lipa became a citizen of Albania in 2022 following a formal ceremony at the presidential palace with President Bajram Begaj. The citizenship recognized her family’s background in the Kosovo Albanian community.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson

Rita Wilson carries Greek heritage on her mother’s side, and she and her husband Tom Hanks have long maintained a personal affinity for Greece. Hanks received honorary Greek citizenship early in 2020, and the status was fully formalized within months. News coverage at the time indicated the recognition applied to his wider family circle as well.

Tristan Thompson

Born and raised in Canada, NBA player Tristan Thompson went through the naturalization process and became a United States citizen in 2020.

Jimmy Kimmel

Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel revealed to the public in August 2025 that he is an Italian citizen, holding that status alongside his American one.

Nicole Kidman

Australia-born Nicole Kidman pursued American citizenship during her years working and living in the United States and now holds both nationalities.

Charlize Theron

After relocating from South Africa to pursue her acting career, Charlize Theron went through the formal process of becoming a US citizen, completing it in 2008.

Jim Carrey

Jim Carrey, who built his comedy and acting career after moving from Canada to the United States, has maintained legal citizenship in both countries since 2004.

Salma Hayek

Mexican-born actress Salma Hayek took the steps to become a naturalized American citizen, adding US nationality to the one she was born with.

Michael Bublé

Canadian singer Michael Bublé obtained Italian nationality in 2005, drawing on his family’s Italian roots to establish that connection officially.

Ricky Martin

Puerto Rico is where Ricky Martin was born and where his roots remain, but the singer has also held Spanish nationality as part of his identity.

Kirsten Dunst

Kirsten Dunst, who was born in the United States, formalized her connection to her European heritage by becoming a German citizen in 2011.

Angelina Jolie

In 2005, King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia presented Angelina Jolie with citizenship, an acknowledgment of the significant humanitarian work she had dedicated to the Cambodian people.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde’s Irish citizenship came through her father, whose background gave her the eligibility to claim that nationality for herself.

Natalie Portman

Though she was born in Israel, Natalie Portman has spent the majority of her life in the United States and holds American citizenship alongside her Israeli one.

Daniel Day-Lewis

Regarded as one of the finest actors of his era, Daniel Day-Lewis is a citizen of both Britain and Ireland, with deep ties to each country.

Alanis Morissette

After years of living and building her career in the United States, Canadian musician Alanis Morissette was granted American citizenship in 2005.

Kim Cattrall

Kim Cattrall, best known for her role in Sex and the City, has roots in both Britain and Canada and officially added American citizenship to her profile in 2020.

Pierce Brosnan

Pierce Brosnan holds passports from both Ireland, where he was born, and the United States, where he has lived and worked for much of his adult life.

Arnold Schwarzenegger

Arnold Schwarzenegger was born and raised in Austria before emigrating to America, where he later obtained full citizenship and went on to serve as the Governor of California.

Benicio del Toro

Actor Benicio del Toro, a native of Puerto Rico, added Spanish citizenship to his identity in 2011.

Tracey Ullman

British performer Tracey Ullman became an American citizen in 2006, having spent considerable time developing her career in the United States, and now holds both nationalities.

Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj was born in Trinidad before her family moved to New York, and she has since become a full American citizen while remaining connected to her Caribbean origins.

Keanu Reeves

Keanu Reeves came into the world in Beirut, Lebanon, and grew up in Canada, where he holds citizenship. He also carries British nationality, which he obtained through his mother.

Nina Dobrev

Nina Dobrev was born in Sofia, Bulgaria, and moved to Canada with her family as a young child, eventually becoming a Canadian citizen while building her career there.

Alan Cumming

Scottish actor Alan Cumming established himself significantly in the American entertainment industry and obtained US citizenship, while retaining his British passport.

Jordana Brewster

With a birth in Panama and part of her upbringing spent in Brazil, Jordana Brewster brings a genuinely multicultural background to her identity as an American citizen.