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5 Hollywood stars of Italian origin that you did not know

Today we present you ten personalities that you will find hard to believe that they have also Italian origins.

 Selena Gomez.

In case you did not know, Selena Mandy Teefey’s mother born Amanda Dawn Cornett is an American film producer and theater actress who was born in Dallas, Texas. She claims that she is of Italian origin.

Brandley Cooper.

Bradley’s mother was named Clara Campano, of Neapolitan and Abruzzo origins.

Steven Tyler

The real name of this rock star is Steven Tallarico. He loves Italy and his roots so much that in 2013 he returned to the hometown of his ancestors to meet his family who still lives in the province of Crotone in Calabria.

Chris Evans

Believe it or not, Captain America also has Italian blood running through his veins. His mother: Lisa Capuano is half Irish and half Italian.

Alicia Keys

The voice and career of this magnificent singer could not have been this successful without the help of her wonderful mother. Who by the way is Sicilian (from Agrigento and Sciacca).

Of course, our list continues to grow, discover next week new personalities that like you have Italian origin and you did not know it.

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