St. Patrick’s Day is a global celebration that brings people together to enjoy a good party, regardless of their background. Many celebrities have Irish roots that they may not be well-known for. Nicole Kidman, Marilyn Monroe, Robert De Niro, Christina Aguilera, Barack Obama, George Clooney, Anne Hathaway, Mariah Carey, and Meryl Streep all have Irish ancestry that may surprise some. Kidman’s family settled in Australia in 1839, Monroe’s maternal grandparents were of Irish descent, De Niro has more Irish heritage than Italian, Aguilera’s mother is Irish American, Obama’s great-great-grandfather came from Ireland, Clooney’s ancestors came from Ireland, Hathaway is over 60% Irish, Carey’s Irish ancestor was born in 1822, and Streep’s ancestors emigrated from County Donegal. These celebrities, along with many others, have ties to Ireland that give them added incentive to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Whether raising a pint or enjoying some corned beef, everyone can join in the festivities on March 17th, regardless of their heritage.
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