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From Keanu Reeves To Emily Ratajkowski, All Of These Celebs Were Born In Surprising Places — Let's See If You Can Guess Them All

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From Keanu Reeves To Emily Ratajkowski, All Of These Celebs Were Born In Surprising Places — Let&#x27;s See If You Can Guess Them All

His parents were [working](https://stepfeed.com/these-non-arab-celebrities-were-born-in-arab-countries-7698) in Beirut when they met and began their relationship. They stayed in Lebanon until Keanu was about three years old.

Keanu Reeves was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Keanu-Reeves) in the city of Beirut, Lebanon!

Where was Keanu Reeves born?

Her paternal grandparents [immigrated](https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/portman-natalie) to Israel after surviving WWII, and had her father who was raised in Israel. Her parents met in Jerusalem, and stayed there until Natalie was three.

Natalie Portman was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Natalie-Portman) in the city of Jersusalem!

Where was Natalie Portman born?

Her parents owned a road construction company and farm in Benoni — Charlize was raised on that farm and ["lived off the land"](https://www.npr.org/2020/07/17/891848562/charlize-theron-reflects-on-growing-up-in-south-africa-during-the-apartheid-era) during the apartheid in South Africa.

Charlize Theron was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Charlize-Theron) in the city of Benoni, South Africa!

What about Charlize Theron?

Her Australian parents were [in Hawaii on student visas](https://beachgrit.com/2019/12/revealed-famous-australian-actress-nicole-kidman-is-actually-hawaiian-and-named-hokulani/) at the time of her birth. Not only does Nicole have American and Australian citizenship because of this, but she also was given the Hawaiian name: "Hōkūlani" meaning heavenly star.

Nicole Kidman was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Nicole-Kidman) in the city of Honolulu, Hawaii!

Where was Nicole Kidman born?

At the [time of her birth](https://metro.co.uk/2017/11/08/where-is-millie-bobby-brown-from-and-where-did-she-grow-up-7063130/), her entire family was living in Spain due to her grandparents owning and running a restaurant there. She lived in Spain until she was four years old.

Millie Bobby Brown was [born](https://www.popbuzz.com/tv-film/features/millie-bobby-brown/spanish/) in the city of Marbella, Spain!

Where was Millie Bobby Brown born?

Her parents were both [working as lawyers](https://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/profiles/emma-watson-is-there-life-after-hermione-8190401.html) in Paris when she was born. She lived in France until the age of five, when her parents divorced.

Emma Watson was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Emma-Watson) in the city of Paris, France!

And where was Emma Watson born?

Their parents were living in Italy as [English teachers](https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-about-cole-sprouse-2019-6) when the pair were born.

Dylan and Cole Sprouse were [born](https://www.insider.com/cool-facts-about-cole-sprouse-2019-6) in the city of Arezzo, Italy!

Can you guess where the Sprouse twins were born?

Her parents, a professor and a painter, are both American but were [living](https://www.heyalma.com/18-things-to-know-about-emily-ratajkowski/) in England at the time of her birth. The family remained there until Emily was five years old.

Emily Ratajkowski was [born](https://moneyinc.com/emily-ratajkowski/) in Westminster, London, UK!

What about Emily Ratajkowski?

Despite [immigrating](https://www.nickiswift.com/474546/the-untold-truth-of-nina-dobrev/) to Canada at just the age of two, Nina still [speaks](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvBafBszWOA) Bulgarian fluently to this day!

Nina Dobrev was [born](https://tvovermind.com/nina-dobrev/) in the city of Sofia, Bulgaria!

Do you know where Nina Dobrev was born?

Her entire family is from Barbados, and a lot of her relatives still live there. She [relocated](https://www.hellomagazine.com/profiles/rihanna/) at the age of 16 to follow her dreams of becoming a singer.

Rihanna was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Rihanna) in Saint Michael, Barbados!

You definitely know where Rihanna was born, but take a guess!

While both of Isla's parents are Scottish, she was born in Muscat [because](https://stepfeed.com/these-non-arab-celebrities-were-born-in-arab-countries-7698) her father was working as a banker for the United Nations in Oman around the time of her birth. She was [later](https://www.empireonline.com/people/isla-fisher/) raised in Perth, Australia from the age of six.

Isla Fisher was [born](https://www.empireonline.com/people/isla-fisher/) in the city of Muscat, Oman!

Where do you think Isla Fisher was born?

At the time of her birth, [Lupita's parents](https://www.bet.com/photo-gallery/lcc1xq/trump-s-america-19-celebs-with-mexican-heritage-who-could-be-targets/i28d6r) were university professors in Mexico City. Despite moving back to Kenya before she even turned one, Lupita speaks Spanish fluently and holds dual-citizenship with Kenya and Mexico.

Lupita Nyong'o was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lupita-Nyongo) in Mexico City, Mexico!

What about Lupita Nyong'o?

Mila's family is [Ukranian](https://www.townandcountrymag.com/society/politics/a42110483/mile-kunis-37-million-for-ukraine/) and fled the country when she was around seven years old to escape the antisemitism in the Soviet Union. Despite being proud of her heritage, when she was asked where she was from as a child, Mila would tell people she was from Russia [because](https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/mila-kunis-ukraine-russia-invasion-b2035068.html) she didn't want to "have to explain Ukraine and where it is on the map".

Mila Kunis was [born](https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/mila-kunis-4006.php) in the city of Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

Where was Mila Kunia born?

Because of their parents [careers in the military](https://www.eonline.com/news/932881/twinning-how-tia-and-tamera-mowry-grew-up-on-a-tv-show-stayed-sane-and-remain-as-close-as-ever), not only were they born in Germany but they also have lived in Hawaii and Texas twice before beginning their acting careers.

Tia and Tamera Mowry were [born](https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/tia-mowry-29704.php) in the city of Gelnhausen, Germany!

Where were Tia and Tamera Mowry born?

At the time of his birth, [his family was living](https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mercury-house) in Zanzibar so his father, who was from India, could continue his work with the British Colonial Office. Although Freddie Mercury didn't discuss his upbringing often, [there are many](https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-45900712) tours of places his family would visit and even a Freddie Mercury restaurant in his birth city.

Freddie Mercury was [born](https://www.britannica.com/biography/Freddie-Mercury) in Zanzibar City [which is now](https://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/map/google_map_zanzibar.htm) also known as [Stone Town, Tanzania.](https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/173/)

Lastly, do you remember where Freddie Mercury was born?

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From Keanu Reeves To Emily Ratajkowski, All Of These Celebs Were Born In Surprising Places — Let's See If You Can Guess Them All

It's time to guess where everyone's favourite talents were born (spoiler: it's not always where you think!) So we're gonna test your celeb knowledge, let's get into it:

What other celebs were born in a surprising place? Let us know in the comments!

From Keanu Reeves To Emily Ratajkowski, All Of These Celebs Were Born In Surprising Places — Let's See If You Can Guess Them All

It's time to guess where everyone's favourite talents were born (spoiler: it's not always where you think!) So we're gonna test your celeb knowledge, let's get into it:

What other celebs were born in a surprising place? Let us know in the comments!

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