Many famous Americans became U.S.-Canadian dual citizens when Canada updated its citizenship law in late December 2025. The new law removed the first-generation limit to inheriting Canadian citizenship based on ancestry, making millions of everyday Americans eligible as well.

Let’s explore the Canadian roots of five American celebrities who now qualify for dual citizenship.

Mark Wahlberg has deep Canadian roots on his mother’s side, with three great-grandparents from Canada. Ellen DeGeneres descends from Acadian settlers in the Maritime provinces, tracing her lineage back to the 1600s. Chloë Sevigny‘s Canadian ancestry can be traced to her great-great-great grandfather from Quebec. Liza Minnelli has connections to Canadian ancestry through her family history.

These celebrities’ ties to Canada highlight the shared heritage between the two countries, showcasing the diverse backgrounds that make up North American culture.