St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration enjoyed by people of Irish descent and party-goers alike. In anticipation of the upcoming holiday, Irish Star, Hollywood Ancestry, Carrolls Irish Gift Shop, and Business Insider have highlighted several celebrities with Irish roots. Some surprising individuals on the list include Nicole Kidman, Marilyn Monroe, Robert De Niro, Christina Aguilera, Barack Obama, George Clooney, Anne Hathaway, Mariah Carey, and Meryl Streep.
Despite growing up in Australia, Nicole Kidman has Irish and Scottish ancestors who settled in Australia in 1839. Marilyn Monroe, whose mother was of Irish descent, took on her mother’s maiden name when she began her acting career. Robert De Niro, known for his Italian characters in films, actually has more Irish heritage in his background. Christina Aguilera’s mother is Irish American, while Barack Obama discovered his Irish roots in 2007 through his great-great-grandfather Flamouth Kearney.
George Clooney, with his unmistakably Irish surname, has ancestors who came from Ireland. Anne Hathaway has Irish ancestry through both parents, with roots in counties Cork and Donegal. Mariah Carey traces her Irish heritage back to her third great-grandfather John Blanchfield, born in Ireland around 1822. Meryl Streep’s great-great-grandparents were from County Donegal and emigrated to Pennsylvania in the 1800s.
These celebrities, among many others, can trace their lineage back to Ireland and will likely be celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in honor of their Irish roots. Whether you are Irish or not, St. Patrick’s Day is a holiday that everyone can enjoy.
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