As America celebrates its 250th birthday, a number of stars have become U.S.citizens over the years.Stars including, Jim Carrey, Pamela Anderson and Ryan Reynolds are among the celebrities who hold dual citizenship.
Back in 2004, Carrey shared a statement honoring the United States for helping define his career."This country has helped define me and make my dreams come true," Carrey said at the time, according to Today."I have no intention of giving up my Canadian heritage, and all those who loved and supported me."Sofia Vergara and Arnold Schwarzenegger are U.S.
citizens.(Getty Images)EXCLUSIVE: MILLIONS OF NEWBORNS TO RECEIVE SPECIAL SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH BIRTHDAY"My upbringing in Canada made me the person I am.
I will always be proud to be a Canadian," he added.Below is a look at other stars who have gained U.S.citizenship.Liam Neeson was born in Northern Ireland.
After the death of his wife, Natasha Richardson, in 2009, the actor explained that tragedy sparked him to get his American citizenship.Liam Neeson and Natasha Richardson in 2008.(Chris Jackson/Getty Images)CHARLIZE THERON RECOUNTS THE NIGHT HER MOTHER FATALLY SHOT HER FATHER WHEN SHE WAS 15 YEARS OLD"That is partly the reason why I've recently become an American citizen," Neeson said on "Good Morning America" at the time.
"I've been living here for 20 years and America's been very, very good to me."He added, "I'm still a proud Irishman, of course, but I've become an American citizen — I'm very proud of that."Sofía Vergara revealed she gained her U.S.citizenship in 2014 during an appearance on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!"Sofia Vergara is a citizen of the United States.
(Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for Women's Cancer Research Fund)Vergara, who was born in Colombia, told Kimmel at the time that she passed the citizenship test."They make you [jump through hoops] because they have to make sure that you deserve to be part of the country.The most interesting thing for me was, the...