5 celebrities born in unusual places that you didn’t know about

We know that celebrities are recognized by everyone for their talent, their unmatched charm and their unique personality. However, did you know that some of your favorite celebrities were born in very unusual places?

From Beirut, Lebanon, to Chernivtsi, Ukraine, we have selected five famous people born in unexpected places (and who you certainly didn’t know). Check:

Keanu Reeves – Beirut, Lebanon

Born in 1964, Keanu Reeves is a Canadian actor known for his roles in “The Matrix” and “John Wick”. However, what many people don’t know is that he was actually born in Beirut, Lebanon. His mother, Patricia Taylor, was a costume designer and his father, Samuel Reeves, was a geologist. Reeves spent much of his childhood in Canada, but his homeland certainly adds an extra charm.

Emma Watson – Paris, France

Emma Watson is a British actress best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” series. Although she grew up in England, Watson was actually born in Paris, France, in 1990. Her parents lived there at the time, and Watson lived in France until she was five. Since then he has lived in England with his family.

Mila Kunis – Chernivtsi, Ukraine

Mila Kunis is an American actress known for her roles in “That ’70s Show” and “Black Swan”. But what you certainly don’t know is that she was born in Chernivtsi, Ukraine, in 1983. Her family emigrated to the United States when she was seven and she learned English by watching television. Kunis often talks about her Ukrainian origins and even visited her hometown in 2013.

Gal Gadot – Rosh HaAyin, Israel

Gal Gadot is an Israeli actress known for her role as “Wonder Woman” in the DC Extended Universe. She was born in Rosh HaAyin, Israel in 1985 and served in the Israel Defense Forces for two years before pursuing an acting career. Gadot has often spoken about her pride in her Israeli roots and the importance of her military service in shaping her as a person.

Natalie Portman – Jerusalem, Israel

Finally on our list of celebrities born in unusual places we have Natalie Portman. American actress known for her roles in “Black Swan” and the “Star Wars” prequel trilogy. However, she was born in Jerusalem, Israel, in 1981, and lived there until the age of three. His parents are Jewish and his father is an Israeli citizen. Portman has often spoken about her connection to Israel and her support for the country despite its political controversies.

Source: Terra