America, F*** Yeah! 15 Famous Hollywood Stars Who Decided To Join Team America As Official Citizens
Dec. 9 2014, Updated 1:57 p.m. ET
The Real Housewives of Miami star Lisa Hochstein is following in the footsteps of Dutch American housewife Yolanda Foster and applying to become a sworn U.S. Citizen, RadarOnline.com has learned. Born in Toronto, Canada, the glamorous Hochstein will soon join the ranks of these other foreign-born stars!
Charlize Theron
In 2007, South African born actress Charlize Theron became a U.S. Citizen. She later told late night host David Letterman, "I've always wanted to be one, they just didn't want to take me. You're stuck with me now!”
Salma Hayek
Born in Mexico, actress Salma Hayek is now a naturalized United States citizen.
Yolanda Foster
Dutch model and Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Foster was sworn in as a U.S. citizen in May 2013.
Alan Cumming
Actor Alan Cumming, who was born in Britain, was sworn in as a U.S. citizen on Nov. 7, 2008.
Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz became a U.S. citizen in 2011 and told Britain's Stylist magazine, "I did it because I thought I would go back to England for a while and lose my green card. I'm not going back now but being a citizen means I can vote here (America) which is exciting, not just being an outsider.”
Jim Carrey
Canadian-born actor Jim Carrey became a U.S. citizen in 2004. "This country has helped define me and make my dreams come true… but I have no intention of giving up my Canadian heritage, and all those who loved and supported me," Carrey said in a statement at the time.
Michael J. Fox
Holding a dual-citizenship, Canadian-born actor Michael J. Fox became a U.S. Citizen in July 2000.
Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana became a naturalized US citizen in 1965.
Diego Boneta
Born in Mexico, Rock Of Ages actor Diego Boneta has triple citizenship. He’s a citizen of Spain, Mexico and the United States.
Matthew Perry
Friends actor Matthew Perry holds both U.S. and Canadian citizenship.
Pamela Anderson
Canadian Baywatch babe Pamela Anderson became a naturalized citizen of the United States on May 12, 2004.
Wayne Gretzky
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Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky holds both U.S. and Canadian citizenship.
Mischa Barton
Born in London, actress Mischa Barton officially became a U.S. citizen in 2006.
Arnold Schwarzenegger
Austrian actor and politician Arnold Schwarzenegger has held U.S. citizenship since becoming naturalized in 1983.
Dave Matthews
Lead vocalist and guitarist Dave Matthews became a U.S. citizen in 1980.
